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State Senator · Legislative District 42 · 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 raceMatt Fox is running for Maryland State Senator in District 42 (Carroll County) as of February 2026. He has dedicated over 25 years to serving Baltimore County as a firefighter, starting as a volunteer in 1990 and joining the professional fire department in February 1999. Fox is also a small business owner and father of four children who attend local public schools—Matthew at Jemicy School, and Grace, Lucas, and Alexandra at Jacksonville Elementary. He has agricultural background with 4-H All-Star experience and demonstrates commitment to land preservation. According to his campaign website, he brings that same dedication and common-sense leadership from his fire service career to Annapolis.
Sources: Campaign website
After 25+ years of serving and protecting our community as a firefighter and small business owner, I'm ready to bring that same dedication and common-sense leadership to Annapolis.
As a father of four children in our local schools, I understand what's at stake for District 42 families.
Source: friendsofmattfox.com
Public Safety
Brings over 25 years of fire service experience including volunteer leadership roles as Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief to legislative work
“25+ Years Public Service Matt Fox has dedicated over 25 years of his life to serving Baltimore County as a firefighter”
Small Business/Economic Development
Understands the challenges facing working families and small business owners in creating jobs within the community
“As a small business owner and father of four, he understands the challenges facing working families in District 42”
Education
Father of four children attending local public schools who understand what's at stake for District 42 families
“As a father of four children in our local schools, I understand what's at stake for District 42 families”
Agriculture/Land Use
Has agricultural background with 4-H All-Star experience and commitment to land preservation
“Agricultural Background 4-H All-Star with deep roots in agriculture and commitment to land preservation”
The Baltimore Sun article from February 26, 2026 notes that with three incumbents not running for reelection, the races for state delegate in District 5 and state senator in District 42 have attracted seven candidates each. The article does not provide substantive details about Matt Fox specifically beyond his candidacy.
“25+ years in fire service, including volunteer leadership roles as Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief”
Source“As a small business owner and father of four, he understands the challenges facing working families in District 42”
Source“Father of four children who attend local public schools - Matthew at Jemicy School, and Grace, Lucas, and Alexandra at Jacksonville Elementary”
Source“4-H All-Star with deep roots in agriculture and commitment to land preservation”
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