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State Senator · Legislative District 27 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
Maryland State Senators represent their local districts in the General Assembly, where they propose and vote on laws covering issues like education, transportation, and public safety. They are responsible for approving the state’s annual budget and have the unique power to confirm or reject the Governor’s appointments for judges and agency leaders. This office is critical because its decisions determine how state tax dollars are spent and which policies govern your local community.
View all candidates in this raceAl Larsen is a 61-year-old engineer from Calvert County running for Maryland State Senate District 27 in the upcoming midterm elections. He served eight years as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Navy and earned a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Larsen is active in his community through the Foxchase HOA, SMRHS Boosters, and Southern Prince George's Republican Club. He chose to run for office to oppose what he describes as an extreme agenda being pushed by the Maryland General Assembly. As an engineer, he emphasizes his training to evaluate cost versus benefit versus risk when finding solutions for schools and economy.
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Education
Larsen states that over one-fourth of 8th graders are testing below the BASIC level for reading, a problem that has persisted for 20 years. He criticizes the General Assembly, State BOE, and local BOEs including Calvert County for pushing what he calls a social engineering agenda rather than teaching kids how to read and write.
“Over one-fourth of our 8th graders are testing below the BASIC level for reading, and they have been for 20 years. I graduated from Prince George's public school system with a very good education, so I know what it could be.”
Tax Policy
Larsen argues that the General Assembly continues to raise taxes without delivering services they promise. He specifically notes the gas tax was increased by 18% when residents were already suffering from extremely high costs.
“The General Assembly continues to raise taxes without delivering the services they promise. The gas tax was increased by 18 % this summer when we were already suffering from extremely high”
The BayNet reports that Larsen is one of several Republican candidates vying for a seat traditionally held by Democrats in District 27. He has expressed concern over the declining quality of life in Maryland and believes the General Assembly continues to raise taxes without delivering promised services. The article notes he specifically identifies education and economy as the two most pressing issues in Calvert County right now.
“Over one-fourth of our 8th graders are testing below the BASIC level for reading, and they have been for 20 years. I graduated from Prince George's public school system with a very good education, so I know what it could be.”
Source“The General Assembly continues to raise taxes without delivering the services they promise. The gas tax was increased by 18 % this summer when we were already suffering from extremely high”
Source“I have great concern over the declining quality of life in this State and can no longer watch from the sidelines. As an engineer, I am trained to look at a system, evaluate cost vs. benefit vs. risk, and balance competing requirements.”
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