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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.
Taxes & budget
Justin HollidayDemocratic
- 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.
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
- Sponsored property tax credits for public safety, school employees.In office
- Sponsored changes to disabled veterans' property tax credit.In office
Education
Justin HollidayDemocratic
- Supports keeping Blueprint goals with fiscally responsible implementation.
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
- Sponsored anti-choking device policy for public schools.In office
Economy & jobs
Justin HollidayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
- Sponsored a hospital employee retraining and placement program.In office
- Sponsored procurement preferences for HUBZone businesses.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Justin HollidayDemocratic
- Supports faster, more accountable Key Bridge rebuild.
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Justin HollidayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Johnny Ray SallingRepublican
- Sponsored a Baltimore County food desert study.In office
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