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State Senator · Legislative District 37 · 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 raceJohnny Mautz serves as Maryland State Senator for District 37, representing Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico Counties on the Eastern Shore. He attended Brewster Academy before earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and a Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University. His professional background includes working at Carpenter Street Saloon in St. Michaels, construction sites, and commercial crabbing boats prior to his legal career as a legislative lawyer for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and advisor to Governor Ehrlich. Mautz was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 before moving to the Senate, where he currently serves on the Economic Matters Committee as Ranking Member and participates in various advisory commissions focused on aquaculture, broadband, and manufacturing. He describes his tenure as an honor and pledges to continue fighting for Eastern Shore families, watermen, farmers, and local values.
Sources: Campaign website
"Serving as your State Senator for District 37 has been the honor of my life."
"I pledge to keep fighting tirelessly for our Eastern Shore families, our watermen and farmers, and the values we hold dear."
"Representing Eastern Shore Values Senator Johnny Mautz is fighting to cut taxes, grow the local economy, support police and law enforcement, and to give Eastern Shore families the voice they deserve."
Source: johnnymautz.com
Tax Policy
Mautz explicitly states his goal is to reduce financial burdens on residents.
“fighting to cut taxes”
Economic Development
He aims to stimulate local business and prosperity in the district.
“grow the local economy”
Public Safety
Mautz emphasizes backing law enforcement officers in his community.
“support police and law enforcement”
Agriculture
He highlights the importance of local industries including farming and watermen.
“our Eastern Shore families, our watermen and farmers”