St. Mary's County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 29

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chuck Borges and Jack Bailey. Candidate information follows official St. Marys County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chuck Borges (Democratic), Jack Bailey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 29; Jack Bailey 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, Jack Bailey, is on the ballot.

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Chuck Borges

Democratic

Top priorities

Advocates for housing that is affordable at every life stage
Focuses on growing new industries so residents can thrive and stay in Southern Maryland
Supports resources to help families build better lives

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chuck Borges is a disabled veteran who served nearly 23 years in the U.S. Navy and later worked as a federal technology civil servant at agencies including GSA, OMB, CDC and the Social Security Administration, per the campaign site. He moved to Southern Maryland in 2005 to attend test pilot school, per the campaign site.

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Jack Bailey

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Focuses on public safety and environmental protection for the Chesapeake Bay
Works on education, health care and economic development for St. Mary's and Calvert counties

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jack Bailey worked as a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer for 30 years, serving in conservation, drug enforcement and public safety roles across local, state and federal jurisdictions, per the campaign site. He has served as state senator since 2019, representing Southern Maryland's St. Mary's and Calvert counties, and previously led his local Fraternal Order of Police lodge, per the campaign site.

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Next on your ballotMaryland House of Delegates District 29A

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 29 in 2026?

When is the Maryland Senate District 29 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 St. Mary's County 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official St. Mary's County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Maryland House of Delegates District 29B Maryland House of Delegates District 29C See all 4 St. Mary's County races

Candidate profiles

Chuck Borges, full profile Jack Bailey, full profile Official Maryland election office