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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 racePaul Henderson is a lifelong Maryland resident and educator with over 30 years of experience who is running for the Maryland State Senate in District 42. He has lived in the Hereford Zone for 35 years and has taught across the Baltimore County Public School system, the Community College of Baltimore County, and currently teaches at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center. His campaign emphasizes practical leadership focused on affordability for Maryland families, specifically targeting housing, childcare, and energy costs. Henderson is an Eagle Scout and active member of Saint Xavier Catholic Church who holds degrees from Loyola Blakefield, Washington College, and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. He frames his candidacy as a way to provide voters with a choice in government while advocating for workers, families, and small businesses.
Sources: Campaign website
Practical leadership for Maryland families.
Investing in education is investing in our collective future. Education opens doors and transforms lives. And it is our least expensive investment.
I am running for the Maryland State Senate to represent Northern Baltimore County and Eastern Carroll County. You deserve a choice in government.
Increase housing supply responsibly so teachers, nurses, and families can live where they serve.
Source: henderson4mdsenate.com
Housing
Increasing the supply of housing through modern zoning and construction codes to ensure affordability for essential workers and families.
“We need practical policies — with modern zoning and construction codes — that bring supply in line with demand.”
Energy
Pursuing clean energy initiatives while ensuring utility costs remain predictable and power remains reliable.
“Maryland can pursue clean energy while protecting against rising utility costs and ensuring reliable power for all.”
Childcare
Improving accessibility and affordability of childcare to support the workforce and strengthen families.
“Make childcare more accessible and affordable so parents can stay in the workforce.”
Public Safety
Supporting first responders to ensure community security.
“Our police, firefighters and their brethren need our support so they can respond whenever we call.”
Agriculture
Encouraging new entrants into farming by ensuring the industry is profitable.
“We must encourage more people to enter farming, with it being profitable enough that they can thrive.”
The Baltimore Sun reports that Paul Henderson is one of seven candidates running for the State Senate seat in District 42. This race has become particularly crowded following the announcement that several incumbents are not seeking reelection.
“Paul Henderson is a lifelong Maryland resident and an educator for more than 30 years.”
Source“Increase housing supply responsibly so teachers, nurses, and families can live where they serve.”
Source“Everyone should be safe and secure. Our police, firefighters and their brethren need our support”
Source“The average car payment is nearly $750 per month. Yet functional alternatives are limited and even non-existent”
Source“Pursue clean energy while protecting families from unpredictable utility costs.”
Source“We must encourage more people to enter farming, with it being profitable enough that they can thrive.”
Source“he teaches young men in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center.”
Source“We must support parents, workers and businesses large and small across Maryland.”
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