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Harford County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 7

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Geibler and J. B. Jennings. Candidate information follows official Harford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Bill Geibler (Democratic), J. B. Jennings (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 7; J. B. Jennings 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, J. B. Jennings, is on the ballot.

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Bill Geibler

Bill Geibler

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Advocate for issues affecting the health and prosperity of Marylanders without partisanship
  • Promote equity and fairness for vulnerable communities
  • Focus on education and environmental sustainability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Geibler is director of marketing and communications for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and previously worked at a law firm focused on nursing home abuse and neglect cases, per the campaign site. He is a Tulane University graduate running for the Maryland Senate for the first time, per the campaign site.

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J. B. Jennings

J. B. Jennings

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Work on energy policy and utility rate protections for customers
  • Support law enforcement, first responders and firefighter health initiatives
  • Focus on transportation improvements and government spending transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jennings began his career as an intern and caseworker for then-Congressman Robert Ehrlich before co-owning The Mill of Hereford, a farm feed and supply store, per the campaign site. He also works in cybersecurity as president and CEO of a cyber-intelligence company and serves in the Maryland Air National Guard, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 7 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Geibler and J. B. Jennings. Candidate information follows official Harford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland Senate District 7 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 Harford County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Bill Geibler, full profileJ. B. Jennings, full profileOfficial Maryland election office