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State Senator, 7th District

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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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Bill GeiblerCampaign photo — geibler.org

Bill Geibler

Democratic

Director of marketing and communications, Archdiocese of Baltimore · Fallston

The gist

  • Pledges to promote equity for marginalized communities.
  • Pledges focus on education and environmental sustainability.
  • Pledges nonpartisan advocacy for district residents.
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  1. Pledges to promote equity for marginalized communities.

    Bill Geibler for Maryland Senate

    Campaign website · Citizens for Bill Geibler · geibler.org

    “I am dedicated to promoting equity and fairness for vulnerable and marginalized communities”
  2. Pledges focus on education and environmental sustainability.

    Bill Geibler for Maryland Senate

    Campaign website · Citizens for Bill Geibler · geibler.org

    “I will push for policies that secure a promising legacy for our children, focusing on education, environmental sustainability, and their economic future.”
  3. Pledges nonpartisan advocacy for district residents.

    Bill Geibler for Maryland Senate

    Campaign website · Citizens for Bill Geibler · geibler.org

    “I will tirelessly advocate for issues impacting the health and prosperity of Marylanders without partisanship”
Photo of J. B. Jennings
J. B. JenningsOfficial portrait — Maryland General Assembly

J. B. Jennings

RepublicanIncumbent

State senator; farmer and feed-store owner · Harford County

The gist

  • Sponsored repeal of the Senate Bill 1 energy law.
  • Sponsored requiring school resource officers to carry firearms.In office
  • Sponsored sales tax exemption for precious metal bullion.In office
  • Sponsored free cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters.In office
  • Sponsored audits before superintendent reappointments.In office
  • Sponsored inspectors general access to public records.In office
  • Sponsored rent limits for mobile home parks.In office

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

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  1. Sponsored repeal of the Senate Bill 1 energy law.

    Senator J.B. Jennings (newsletters)

    Campaign website · Friends of J. B. Jennings · March Newsletters · jbjennings.com

    “Senate Bill 997- Retail Supply of Electricity and Gas will repeal Senate Bill 1 if passed.”
  2. Sponsored requiring school resource officers to carry firearms.

    Senator J.B. Jennings, member page, Maryland General Assembly

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 454 · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required”
  3. Sponsored sales tax exemption for precious metal bullion.

    Senator J.B. Jennings, member page, Maryland General Assembly

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 309 · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption”
  4. Sponsored free cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters.

    Senator J.B. Jennings, member page, Maryland General Assembly

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 579 · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Counties - No-Cost Preventive Cancer Screenings for Volunteer and Retired Volunteer Firefighters”
  5. Sponsored audits before superintendent reappointments.

    Senator J.B. Jennings, member page, Maryland General Assembly

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 999 · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “County Boards of Education - Reappointments of County Superintendents of Schools - Audit Requirement”
  6. Sponsored inspectors general access to public records.

    Senator J.B. Jennings, member page, Maryland General Assembly

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 991 · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access of Public Records”
  7. Sponsored rent limits for mobile home parks.

    Senator J.B. Jennings, member page, Maryland General Assembly

    Government record · Maryland General Assembly · Legislation: SB 998 · mgaleg.maryland.gov

    “Real Property - Mobile Home Parks - Rent Limitations”

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State Senator, 7th District · Maryland 2026 Gubernatorial General Election · The Gist