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State Senator · Legislative District 36 · 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 raceNivek Johnson is a Maryland State Senate candidate for District 36 running to put everyday people first in his campaign. He is an educator and community leader from Chestertown, Maryland, born and raised on the Eastern Shore who attended public schools in Kent County and Queen Anne's County before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Salisbury University and a Master of Education from Bowie State University. Professionally, he works as an Information Technology and Computer Science educator with Montgomery County Public Schools where he teaches digital literacy and technology skills. His public service experience includes serving as a Legislative Page in the Maryland General Assembly, being elected youngest member of the Kent County Board of Education (where he served as Vice Chair), and holding appointments to the Maryland State Public Information Act Compliance Board and Judicial Nominating Commission for Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties.
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putting everyday people first
bringing practical energy policy, better transportation access, and affordable opportunities to District 36
strengthening public education, and advocating for transparency in government
empowering young people, preserving community heritage, and ensuring government works for everyday people
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Transportation
Expand reliable transportation in rural communities to improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services
“Nivek's District 36 Top Priorities: Transportation - Expand reliable transportation in rural communities to improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services”
Affordability
Increase affordable housing and strengthen utility and housing assistance programs to help offset rising living costs and improve housing stability
“Nivek's District 36 Top Priorities: Affordability - Increase affordable housing and strengthen utility and housing assistance programs to help offset rising living costs and improve housing stability”
Economic Development
Support economic growth and business creation by encouraging entrepreneurship, investing in local businesses, and developing regional economic hubs that create sustainable jobs
“Nivek's District 36 Top Priorities: Economic Development - Support economic growth and business creation by encouraging entrepreneurship, investing in local businesses, and developing regional economic hubs that create sustainable jobs”
External news coverage from Yahoo News and The Chestertown Spy confirms Nivek Johnson filed as a Democratic candidate for Maryland State Senate District 36 ahead of the June 23, 2026 primary. The filings indicate he is one of four Democrats running in that district's race alongside Victor Allen Guidice, Dan Schwartz, George Walish, and Randi White across various Eastern Shore districts.
“strengthening public education, and advocating for transparency in government”
Source“Increase affordable housing and strengthen utility and housing assistance programs to help offset rising living costs and improve housing stability”
Source“Expand reliable transportation in rural communities to improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, and essential services”
Source“Support economic growth and business creation by encouraging entrepreneurship, investing in local businesses, and developing regional economic hubs that create sustainable jobs”
Source“advocating for transparency in government. He currently serves as a member of the Maryland State Public Information Act Compliance Board, an oversight body that helps ensure transparency, access to public records, and accountability in government across Maryland”
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