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State Senator · Legislative District 24 · 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 raceKevin Ford, Jr. is a candidate for Maryland State Senate in District 24 who describes himself as a proud son of Prince George’s County and a lifelong Marylander dedicated to building government that works with and for the people. His background includes real estate brokerage through 4D Properties, neighborhood revitalization leadership at the Marlboro Pike Partnership CDC, and significant public service roles such as Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2024 and Maryland State Director for Win With Black Men. He has been a driving force behind cannabis equity in Maryland, serving as an architect of The Uplift Companies and Uplift Action Fund to shape an equitable marketplace that prioritizes returning citizens and minority entrepreneurs. Ford also served as Senior Advisor to former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III during his 2022 gubernatorial campaign and later as Campaign Manager for Baker's 2025 bid following Angela Alsobrooks' resignation. He lives in Glenarden with his wife Imani, a McDonald’s franchisee, and their two sons, raising a family grounded in faith, service, and a deep love for their community.
Sources: Campaign website
This campaign is about us — about making sure that every family in Prince George’s County, no matter their zip code or income level, has what they need to thrive.
It’s about showing up, speaking up, and building a government that works with and for the people.
I’m running because I believe in the power of informed, engaged communities — and I know we deserve leadership that brings people together, listens deeply, and leads with love and purpose.
Source: kfordjr.com
Education
Strong schools are the foundation of strong families and a strong economy. Every child in Prince George’s County deserves safe classrooms, high-quality teachers, and the tools to compete nationally in the economy of the future.
“As a father of two boys, Kevin Ford knows education is personal. He will fight to secure full state funding for our schools, along with competitive teacher pay and housing solutions that allow educators to live in the communities they serve.”
Public Safety
Public safety means safe neighborhoods, strong families, and real opportunity. Women should feel safe walking to their cars at night. Parents should feel comfortable letting their children play outside, and seniors should feel secure in their homes.
“Kevin Ford believes public safety includes fully supporting law enforcement, properly funding our fire department, and improving emergency response times so help arrives when families need it most.”
Economic Development
Prince George’s County should be the economic capital of Black excellence in America. We have the talent, the location, and the buying power, but we are not competing at the level we should be.
“As a business owner and licensed real estate broker, Kevin Ford understands what drives growth. He will cut red tape, bring investment home, strengthen our schools, and build smart, mixed-use communities that create jobs and keep families here.”
External coverage from CashColorCannabis describes Ford's run as less about chasing a title and more about answering a calling to build stronger families and accountable government. The article notes his decade-long advocacy for cannabis reform and his view that policy decisions ripple through communities, giving him confidence to serve in a different way after experiences like lobbying for legalization and serving on Governor Wes Moore’s transition team. He emphasizes the importance of local elections over waiting for the presidential race, arguing that re-engaging young people is essential for civic participation.
“Strong schools are the foundation of strong families and a strong economy. Every child in Prince George’s County deserves safe classrooms, high-quality teachers, and the tools to compete nationally in the economy of the future.”
Source“Public safety means safe neighborhoods, strong families, and real opportunity. Women should feel safe walking to their cars at night.”
Source“Prince George’s County should be the economic capital of Black excellence in America. We have the talent, the location, and the buying power, but we are not competing at the level we should be.”
Source“After experiencing criminalization himself, he views cannabis not just as an industry, but as a matter of justice. It’s unfair for folks to be making money hand over fist out here while our people are going to jail left and right.”
Source“His life’s work—spanning real estate, public service, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing—has been focused on building systems that empower families and strengthen communities.”
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