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State Senator · Legislative District 13 · 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 raceGuy Guzzone has been serving the people of Howard County in elected office for more than two decades, first elected to the County Council in 1998 before advancing to the House of Delegates and now leading in the Senate of Maryland. He currently serves as the Senate Budget and Taxation Chairman and Majority Leader, ensuring a seat at the table for all constituents at the highest level of legislative decision making. A former State Director of the Sierra Club and former board member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, he brings environmental experience to his role on the Budget and Taxation Committee. Guzzone has been described as a steady leader in the face of a public health pandemic and is running for reelection unopposed for the third election cycle in a row.
Sources: Campaign website
Guy has been serving the people of Howard County in elected office for more than two decades.
He currently serves as the Senate Budget and Taxation Chairman, ensuring a seat at the table for all of his constituents at the highest level of legislative decision making.
Since entering public office, Guy has been a tireless advocate for education.
Above all, [he] has never forgotten his true calling: service.
Source: guyguzzone.com
Education
Advocates for education as a top priority with focus on school facilities, funding, and higher education expansion
“Since entering public office, Guy has been a tireless advocate for education. While on the County Council, he fought for renovations and additions to 31 schools, supported the construction of 8 new schools, and funded smaller class sizes in the early grades.”
Fiscal Policy
Chairs Budget and Taxation Committee with focus on balanced budgets and fiscal management
“Serving as the Chairman of the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, on the House Appropriations Committee, and as a member of the Howard County Council, Guy has helped to develop and vote for two decades of straight balanced budgets.”
Public Safety
Works to improve public safety system and ensure first responders have resources needed
“Guy has worked to improve our public safety system and help keep our communities safe. He has been effective at making sure our first responders have the resources they need to provide excellent service, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Environment
Brings experience from Sierra Club leadership role to environmental protection and land preservation efforts
“As a former State Director of the Sierra Club, and former board member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Guy brings his experience to his role in the budget process on the Budget and Taxation Committee.”
Community Development
Committed to service through volunteer work including senior transportation assistance
“Even now, he helps provide rides for senior citizens as a volunteer driver for NeighborRide. Above all, has never forgotten his true calling: service.”
According to Maryland Reporter coverage from February 2026, Sen. Guzzone is among seventeen senators running unopposed for reelection after Tuesday's filing deadline. He represents one of three standing committee chairs currently without an opponent in either the primary or general election, and this marks his third consecutive election cycle facing no opposition.
“Since entering public office, Guy has been a tireless advocate for education. While on the County Council, he fought for renovations and additions to 31 schools, supported the construction of 8 new schools, and funded smaller class sizes in the early grades.”
Source“Serving as the Chairman of the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, on the House Appropriations Committee, and as a member of the Howard County Council, Guy has helped to develop and vote for two decades of straight balanced budgets.”
Source“Guy has worked to improve our public safety system and help keep our communities safe. He has been effective at making sure our first responders have the resources they need to provide excellent service, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Source“As a former State Director of the Sierra Club, and former board member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Guy brings his experience to his role in the budget process on the Budget and Taxation Committee.”
Source“Even now, he helps provide rides for senior citizens as a volunteer driver for NeighborRide.”
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