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State Senator · Legislative District 27 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 raceMichael A. Jackson is a Democratic State Senator representing Prince George's, Charles and Calvert counties in Maryland who was appointed by Governor Wes Moore as the next superintendent of the Maryland State Police, replacing Col. Roland L. Butler who will retire November 1. Before his legislative service, Jackson spent 22 years in the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office with eight years serving as elected sheriff from 2002-2010. He was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2014 and appointed to the Senate in 2021, winning reelection in 2022. Jackson serves on the Budget and Taxation Committee where Senate Majority Leader Nancy King described him as a 'really good friend' who is 'really good on Budget and Tax.' Governor Moore called Jackson an 'exceptional public servant' who will build on the foundation laid by Butler during his tenure.
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Public Safety
Jackson was selected by Governor Moore to lead the Maryland State Police following Col. Roland L. Butler's retirement, continuing a legacy of 'crime reduction and public safety gains' in the state.
“"And I also know Senator Michael A. Jackson — an exceptional public servant in his own right — will build on the foundation Colonel Butler laid."”
Fiscal Policy
Jackson serves on the Budget and Taxation Committee where Senate Majority Leader Nancy King noted he is 'really good on Budget and Tax.'
“"He's one of our best members," Senate Majority Leader Nancy King (D-Montgomery) said of Jackson's work on the committee."”
Maryland Matters reported that Governor Wes Moore tapped Sen. Michael A. Jackson as the next superintendent of the Maryland State Police in a Friday announcement. The article notes Jackson spent eight years as elected sheriff before being appointed to the Senate and serves on the Budget and Taxation Committee. During Butler's tenure, Maryland became 'a national leader in crime reduction and public safety gains' according to Governor Moore.
“"During Colonel Butler's tenure at the helm of State Police, Maryland has become a national leader in crime reduction and public safety gains."”
Source“"He's one of our best members," Senate Majority Leader Nancy King (D-Montgomery) said of Jackson's work on the committee.”
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