Maryland General Assembly – District 29 (2026)

County/Region: St. Mary’s & Calvert Counties
House Configuration: 29A, 29B, 29C
Political Lean: Republican
Status: Safe GOP

State Senate – District 29

Incumbent: Jack Bailey, Republican
Running Again: Y

Candidates

Republican

Democrat

Key Issues

  • Naval base economic impact
  • Energy mandates
  • Second Amendment rights
  • Local zoning and growth

What to Watch

District 29 remains largely reliably Republican. Primary contests are more likely than general election challenges.

House of Delegates – District 29

29A

Strong Republican base.

Candidates

Republican

Democrat

29B

Solidly Republican, though a Democrat currently holds the seat.

Candidates

Republican

Democrat

29C

Also Republican-leaning.

Candidates

Republican

Democrat

MDBayNews Analysis

Southern Maryland’s District 29 remains a conservative anchor district, particularly vocal on energy and regulatory issues.

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