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State Senator · Legislative District 26 · 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 raceAntonio Driver is a candidate seeking election for State Senator in Maryland's District 26. His campaign focuses on education equity, workforce development, economic growth, healthcare access, and public safety within communities like Fort Washington, Camp Springs, Accokeek, Temple Hills, Oxon Hill, and National Harbor. He emphasizes that students deserve safe, supportive, and fully funded schools while addressing concerns about classroom overcrowding and a lack of mental health resources. Driver also advocates for an economy that works for everyone rather than just top earners or out-of-town developers, supporting small business grants and mixed-income housing near transit hubs. Regarding public safety, he notes high crime rates in areas like Temple Hills but calls for community-based violence prevention programs instead of just increased policing. His platform includes expanding mobile health clinics and ensuring law enforcement is trained and accountable to the communities they serve.
Sources: Campaign website
"Our students deserve safe, supportive, and fully funded schools."
"I will fight to hire more school counselors and support staff, expand after-school programs, improve safe-passage routes, and fully fund public education so every student can thrive."
"District 26 is filled with talent... But too many residents still face barriers to stable employment."
"Our local economy should work for everyone, not just the top earners or out-of-town developers."
"Safety is one of the top concerns across our district... Residents are asking for real solutions, not just increased policing."
Source: driverformaryland.com
Education Equity
Focus on safe schools, funding, counselors, and mental health resources to ensure every student can thrive.
“"Our students deserve safe, supportive, and fully funded schools. I will fight to hire more school counselors and support staff, expand after-school programs, improve safe-passage routes, and fully fund public education so every student can thrive."”
Workforce Development
Address barriers to stable employment for service workers, young people, and those reentering the workforce or seeking a second chance.
“"District 26 is filled with talent... But too many residents still face barriers to stable employment. Whether you are entering the workforce, reentering after incarceration, or seeking a second chance, you deserve access to opportunity."”
Economic Growth
Support an economy that works for everyone, including small business owners and homeowners, through grants and local hiring.
“"Our local economy should work for everyone, not just the top earners or out-of-town developers. I will support small business grants, advocate for local hiring in major developments..."”
Housing
Advocate for affordable housing and mixed-income housing near transit hubs to help residents grow and stay rooted.
“"From Fort Washington to Camp Springs and Accokeek, residents are calling for affordable housing... I will support small business grants... and champion mixed-income housing near transit hubs."”
Healthcare Access
Expand mobile health clinics, fund community health workers, and bring mental health services into neighborhoods.
“"I will fight to expand mobile health clinics, fund community health workers, and bring more mental health services into neighborhoods so families can get care close to home."”
Public Safety
Support community-based violence prevention programs, improved response protocols, and accountable law enforcement.
“"I will support community-based violence prevention programs, push for improved response protocols, enhance safety around public transit, and ensure our law enforcement is trained, equipped, and accountable to the communities they serve."”
“"Our students deserve safe, supportive, and fully funded schools."”
Source“"I will support small business grants... and champion mixed-income housing near transit hubs to help residents grow and stay rooted in their communities."”
Source“"I will support community-based violence prevention programs, push for improved response protocols... and ensure our law enforcement is trained, equipped, and accountable."”
Source“"Our local economy should work for everyone, not just the top earners or out-of-town developers."”
Source“"I will fight to expand mobile health clinics, fund community health workers... so families can get care close to home."”
Source“"From Fort Washington to Camp Springs and Accokeek, residents are calling for affordable housing, infrastructure investment..."”
Source“"I will support small business grants, advocate for local hiring in major developments..."”
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