Baltimore city, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 40

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Antonio Hayes and Alan Rebar. Candidate information follows official Baltimore City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Antonio Hayes (Democratic), Alan Rebar (Working Class Party) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 40; Antonio Hayes is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Antonio Hayes, is on the ballot.

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Antonio Hayes

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Support overdose prevention and community health response efforts
Fund senatorial scholarship programs and recreation center investments
Work on economic development and job creation for Baltimore families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hayes grew up in West Baltimore, where he says his grandmother taught him that service to others is a responsibility, and he has served as a state senator representing District 40, working on West Baltimore corridor revitalization and economic development, per the campaign site.

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Alan Rebar

Working Class Party

Biography

Alan Rebar is certified as the Working Class Party's nominee for Maryland Senate District 40 in the 2026 general election, per Maryland State Board of Elections 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 40 in 2026?

When is the Maryland Senate District 40 election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Baltimore city ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Baltimore city and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Antonio Hayes, full profile Alan Rebar, full profile Official Maryland election office