State
State Senator, 42nd District
- Vote for
- 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
Stephanie PopescuDemocratic
- Proposes slowing growth across state agencies.
Kevin FordRepublican
- Pledges to vote against new taxes and cut spending.
Public safety
Stephanie PopescuDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin FordRepublican
- Opposes illegal immigration, citing violent crimes.
Education
Stephanie PopescuDemocratic
- Supports a slower Blueprint rollout without tax increases.
Kevin FordRepublican
- Supports parental involvement in children's education.
Housing
Stephanie PopescuDemocratic
- Pledges to address the housing crisis driving up costs.
Kevin FordRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Stephanie PopescuDemocratic
- Supports building more local power plants.
Kevin FordRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Stephanie PopescuDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kevin FordRepublican
- Supports protecting District 42 farmland.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.