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State Senator · Legislative District 28 · 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 raceC. T. Wilson is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate, currently serving his fourth term as a Delegate for Charles County. A former prosecutor and Army combat veteran, Wilson has held significant leadership positions in the House of Delegates, including more than four years as the chair of the Economic Matters Committee and a subsequent appointment as House Parliamentarian. He is prominently known for his advocacy for survivors of child sexual abuse, having successfully championed legislation to extend the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits against abusers. Wilson's move to seek a Senate seat followed the retirement of U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, which prompted a shift in local representation and created an open seat in the state Senate. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on legislative reforms that address personal and community justice.
Sources: Campaign website
People asked me time and time again, would I run for Senate? And the answer was always, why would I leave being a chair to run for Senate?
But it’s not like when I lost my chairmanship, that I was like, ‘OK, now I’m going to run for Senate.’ That wasn’t it at all, because my senator was still there. But it looks like, for all intents and purposes, that he’s going to be running for Congress. It means it’s an open seat.
A change in leadership in the House of Delegates opens the door to new opportunities, including filing for a seat in the state Senate.
Source: electctwilson.com
Rights for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Advocating for legislative changes that allow victims of child sexual abuse more time to pursue civil litigation against their attackers.
“give people who were abused as children longer to file a lawsuit, ending a delegate’s quest”
Economic Oversight
Managing legislative priorities related to the state's economy and business matters through committee leadership.
“served as chair of the Economic Matters Committee for more than four years”
External sources describe Wilson as a veteran lawmaker and former prosecutor who played a pivotal role in passing House Bill 642, a law described as deeply personal that allows victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits. Media coverage also details his political trajectory, noting his shift from committee chair to House Parliamentarian following leadership changes within the House of Delegates. Reports indicate his candidacy for the Senate is part of a broader political shift in Maryland triggered by the retirement of long-time Congressman Steny Hoyer.
“Wilson, who turns 54 on Friday, is a former prosecutor”
Source“Army combat veteran”
Source“served as chair of the Economic Matters Committee for more than four years”
Source“give people who were abused as children longer to file a lawsuit, ending a delegate’s quest”
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