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State Senator, 7th 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

  • Bill GeiblerDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • J. B. JenningsRepublican

    • Sponsored sales tax exemption for precious metal bullion.In office

Public safety

  • Bill GeiblerDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • J. B. JenningsRepublican

    • Sponsored requiring school resource officers to carry firearms.In office
    • Sponsored free cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters.In office

Education

  • Bill GeiblerDemocratic

    • Pledges focus on education and environmental sustainability.
  • J. B. JenningsRepublican

    • Sponsored audits before superintendent reappointments.In office

Housing

Roads & infrastructure

Health & human services

  • Bill GeiblerDemocratic

    • Pledges to promote equity for marginalized communities.
  • J. B. JenningsRepublican

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Bill GeiblerDemocratic

    • Pledges nonpartisan advocacy for district residents.
  • J. B. JenningsRepublican

    • Sponsored inspectors general access to public records.In office

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