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State Senator, 6th 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.

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Justin Holliday

Democratic

Social studies teacher · Baltimore County

The gist

Proposes closing the deficit by cutting government waste.
Opposes tax increases on working families.
Supports cutting the gas tax.
Supports property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
Supports faster, more accountable Key Bridge rebuild.
Supports keeping Blueprint goals with fiscally responsible implementation.

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Proposes closing the deficit by cutting government waste.
Maryland Senate District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I would close Maryland's structural deficit by cutting government waste and unnecessary spending.”
Opposes tax increases on working families.
Maryland Senate District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I oppose any tax increases on working families.”
Supports cutting the gas tax.
Maryland Senate District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“I support targeted relief, including reducing the gas tax to help families and small businesses at the pump”
Supports property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
Maryland Senate District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“providing property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes who are struggling to make ends meet”
Supports faster, more accountable Key Bridge rebuild.
Maryland Senate District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“The Key Bridge rebuild delay, most notably, underscores the need for faster action, accountability, and more efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects.”
Supports keeping Blueprint goals with fiscally responsible implementation.
Maryland Senate District 6: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com
“The core goals of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future should remain in place, but it must be implemented in a fiscally responsible way.”

Johnny Ray Salling

RepublicanIncumbent

State senator · Baltimore County

The gist

Sponsored property tax credits for public safety, school employees.In office
Sponsored changes to disabled veterans' property tax credit.In office
Sponsored anti-choking device policy for public schools.In office
Sponsored a Baltimore County food desert study.In office
Sponsored a hospital employee retraining and placement program.In office
Sponsored procurement preferences for HUBZone businesses.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Johnny

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Sponsored property tax credits for public safety, school employees.
Senator Johnny Ray Salling, member page, Maryland General Assembly
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 235 · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Baltimore County - Property Tax Credits - Public Safety Officers and Public School System Employees”
Sponsored changes to disabled veterans' property tax credit.
Senator Johnny Ray Salling, member page, Maryland General Assembly
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 980 · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Property Tax - Credit for Dwelling House of Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Alterations”
Sponsored anti-choking device policy for public schools.
Senator Johnny Ray Salling, member page, Maryland General Assembly
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 219 · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Public Schools - Airway Clearing Device Availability and Use - Policy”
Sponsored a Baltimore County food desert study.
Senator Johnny Ray Salling, member page, Maryland General Assembly
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 127 · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Baltimore County Food Desert Study”
Sponsored a hospital employee retraining and placement program.
Senator Johnny Ray Salling, member page, Maryland General Assembly
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 777 · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement Program”
Sponsored procurement preferences for HUBZone businesses.
Senator Johnny Ray Salling, member page, Maryland General Assembly
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 232 · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“State Procurement - Preferences - Historically Underutilized Business Zone Businesses”

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