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State Senator, 40th District

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Maryland laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.

Taxes & budget

  • Alan RebarWorking Class Party

    No documented position found.

  • Antonio HayesDemocratic

    • Supports making wealthy corporations pay more in taxes.
    • Opposes cuts to healthcare, education and public safety.

Education

  • Alan RebarWorking Class Party

    No documented position found.

  • Antonio HayesDemocratic

    • Supports evaluating and adjusting the Blueprint, not abandoning it.

Housing

  • Alan RebarWorking Class Party

    No documented position found.

  • Antonio HayesDemocratic

    • Sponsored changes to the homeowners' property tax credit.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Alan RebarWorking Class Party

    No documented position found.

  • Antonio HayesDemocratic

    • Sponsored a Carroll Park soccer stadium bill.In office

Environment & parks

  • Alan RebarWorking Class Party

    No documented position found.

  • Antonio HayesDemocratic

    • Sponsored establishing Gwynns Falls State Park.In office

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.