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State Senator · Legislative District 7 · 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 raceJ.B. Jennings serves as a Maryland State Senator who actively communicates with constituents through newsletters detailing legislative progress from July 2025 to March 2026. He identifies as a Republican, evidenced by references to bills proposed by Republicans and updates regarding the Department of Juvenile Services from a Republican perspective. His platform prioritizes fiscal responsibility, noting concerns over a $1.4 billion budget shortfall despite recent tax increases. Jennings advocates for energy independence and transparency, frequently breaking down energy costs and supporting public information access through inspector general oversight. He also champions specific protections for vulnerable groups, including volunteer firefighters seeking cancer screenings and minors protected from address exposure in criminal records searches. Additionally, he supports tax relief for retirees and walk-in service requirements at state government agencies to improve accessibility.
Sources: Campaign website
Senate Bill 579 requires counties with volunteer fire companies to offer no-cost preventative cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters
Expanding programs during the $1.4 BILLION Shortfall just 9 months after raising taxes and fees by $1.6 BILLION.
Senate Bill 310 is about proteting minors from having their home address accessible on Maryland Judiciary Case Search.
The cost of energy broken down and my letter to FERC
Source: jbjennings.com
Energy Policy
Advocates for transparency regarding utility costs and federal relations.
“The cost of energy broken down and my letter to FERC”
Public Safety / Firefighters
Supports no-cost preventative cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters.
“Senate Bill 579 requires counties with volunteer fire companies to offer no-cost preventative cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters”
Fiscal Policy / Budget
Addresses the state budget shortfall and tax concerns while expanding programs.
“Expanding programs during the $1.4 BILLION Shortfall just 9 months after raising taxes and fees by $1.6 BILLION.”
Education / Juvenile Justice
Proposes protecting minors from public address accessibility on case searches.
“Senate Bill 310 is about proteting minors from having their home address accessible on Maryland Judiciary Case Search.”
Government Ethics / Transparency
Focuses on access to public records and audit requirements for contracts.
“Senate Bill 991: Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access to Public Records”
“Senate Bill 310 - Criminal Records- Maryland Judiciary Case Search - Traffic Violation by a Minor Senate Bill 310 is about proteting minors from having their home address accessible on Maryland Judiciary Case Search.”
Source“Senate Bill 579 requires counties with volunteer fire companies to offer no-cost preventative cancer screenings for volunteer firefighters”
Source“Expanding programs during the $1.4 BILLION Shortfall just 9 months after raising taxes and fees by $1.6 BILLION.”
Source“Senate Bill 382- Retire in Maryland Tax Relief Act Heard in Budget & Taxation on 2/11”
Source“Senate Bill 991: Public Information Act - Inspectors General - Access to Public Records”
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