Maryland General Assembly – District 30 (2026)

County/Region: Anne Arundel County (Annapolis area)
House Configuration: 30A and 30B
Political Lean: Competitive
Status: Battleground District

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State Senate – District 30

Incumbent: Shaneka T. Henson, Democrat
Running Again: Y

Candidates

Republican

• Jessica Haire

Democrat

• Shaneka T. Henson

Key Issues

• Annapolis city governance and crime
• State budget pressures
• Education funding
• Environmental and Chesapeake Bay policy

What to Watch

District 30 remains one of Anne Arundel County’s most competitive districts. Suburban independents could decide the outcome.

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House of Delegates – District 30

30A

Leans Democratic but competitive.

Candidates

Democrat

• Dylan Behler – Incumbent
• Dana Jones – Incumbent
• Bradley K. O’Neal

30B

More Republican-leaning.

Candidates

Republican

• Seth Howard – Incumbent

Democrat

• Matt Johnston
• Blake Wintermute

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MDBayNews Analysis

District 30 is a true swing territory. Messaging around fiscal responsibility and public safety will likely determine competitiveness in 2026.