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State Senator · Legislative District 34 · 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 raceBlane H. Miller, III is a third-generation military veteran and construction business owner running for Maryland State Senate District 34. Born and raised in Havre de Grace, he served eight years in the United States Navy before returning home to work at Aberdeen Proving Ground and later founding the BH Miller Group ten years ago. He emphasizes his deep roots in Harford County and his commitment to bringing effective leadership and common sense to the district. His platform focuses on pragmatic solutions for families, veterans, small businesses, and hardworking people across Maryland. He advocates for policies that prioritize people over politics, aiming to create a better future through support for local economies and community well-being.
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"New Leadership Delivering Results for Our Community" "My time in the military instilled in me a profound sense of duty and responsibility, which continues to drive me today." "We need policies that put people first—not corporations or special interests." "I am committed to being a responsive and genuine representative who puts people over politics and works tirelessly to make our community an even better place to live and thrive." "I'll never ask you for donations—I never have, and I never will."
Source: votemiller4maryland34.com
Inflation and Cost of Living
Miller proposes investing in domestic energy production to lower utility costs and cutting wasteful spending to stabilize prices for families.
“"By investing in domestic energy production, lowering utility costs through modern infrastructure... Tackling inflation means cutting wasteful spending, promoting fair wages."”
Healthcare Access
He is committed to expanding access, lowering prescription drug costs, and increasing support for rural health clinics.
“"I am committed to expanding healthcare access, lowering prescription drug costs, and increasing support for rural health clinics... Addressing healthcare staffing shortages—particularly in nursing and primary care—is essential."”
Environmental Protection
Miller pledges to address pollution runoff, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and improve resilience against climate change.
“"I am dedicated to addressing pollution runoff, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and improving resilience against climate change... Protecting and restoring the Bay ensures the health of our fishing, tourism, and recreation industries."”
Education
He supports equitable funding for public schools, modernizing facilities, and enhancing STEM education to prepare students for the job market.
“"I am committed to ensuring equitable funding for public schools... By enhancing STEM education, vocational training, and apprenticeship programs, we can prepare our students and workforce."”
Agriculture
Miller advocates for supporting farmers through sustainable practices, affordable resources, and protecting farmland from overdevelopment.
“"I am committed to supporting our farmers by promoting sustainable practices... From addressing supply chain challenges to protecting farmland from overdevelopment, we must safeguard the future of agriculture."”
Women's Reproductive Rights
He is committed to protecting access to reproductive healthcare and contraception without government interference.
“"Every woman deserves the right to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference... By ensuring access to comprehensive reproductive care, we uphold the principles of privacy, dignity, and the right to choose."”
Tax Reform
Miller believes in simplifying the tax code to reduce burdens on small businesses while creating an environment for innovation.
“"By simplifying the tax code, we can reduce burdens on small business owners... Targeted tax credits for job creation, green energy initiatives, and affordable housing projects will further fuel economic growth."”
Military Families
As a veteran, he commits to ensuring military families have access to resources including healthcare, housing, mental health services, and educational benefits.
“"I am committed to ensuring military families have access to the resources and support they need... We must improve access to mental health services for both veterans and their loved ones."”
Public Safety
He aims to tackle rising youth violence, address the opioid epidemic, and advocate for community policing and mental health crisis intervention.
“"I am committed to tackling rising youth violence, addressing the opioid epidemic... By advocating for community policing and increasing resources for mental health crisis intervention, we can build trust between law enforcement and residents."”
Infrastructure
Miller is committed to improving roads, bridges, public transportation systems, and expanding broadband access in underserved areas.
“"I am committed to improving our roads, bridges, and public transportation systems... Expanding broadband access in underserved areas is also a priority."”
“"I am committed to ensuring equitable funding for public schools... By enhancing STEM education, vocational training, and apprenticeship programs"”
Source“"Targeted tax credits for job creation... and affordable housing projects will further fuel economic growth"”
Source“"I am committed to tackling rising youth violence, addressing the opioid epidemic... By advocating for community policing"”
Source“"I am committed to improving our roads, bridges, and public transportation systems... Expanding broadband access"”
Source“"I am dedicated to addressing pollution runoff, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and improving resilience against climate change"”
Source“"Tackling inflation means cutting wasteful spending... I believe in tax policies that support Maryland's small businesses, middle-class families"”
Source“"Running a successful business has taught me the importance of accountability... ensuring that our local economy remains strong"”
Source“"I am committed to expanding healthcare access, lowering prescription drug costs... Addressing healthcare staffing shortages"”
Source“"Investing in infrastructure is key to improving the quality of life and fostering economic growth... Expanding broadband access"”
Source“"I am committed to supporting our farmers by promoting sustainable practices, ensuring access to affordable resources"”
Source“"As a veteran, I understand the sacrifices made by our service members... We must improve access to mental health services for both veterans"”
Source“"I am committed to tackling rising youth violence... By advocating for community policing and increasing resources for mental health crisis intervention"”
Source“"By investing in domestic energy production... supporting small businesses, we can stabilize prices and strengthen our local economy"”
Source“"By simplifying the tax code, we can reduce burdens on small business owners... Targeted tax credits for job creation"”
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