County/Region: Harford & Cecil Counties
House Configuration: 35A and 35B
Political Lean: Lean Republican
Status: Competitive but GOP-Favored
State Senate – District 35
Incumbent: Jason C. Gallion, Republican
Running Again: Y
Key Issues
- Agriculture policy
- Energy and environmental regulation
- School funding
- Infrastructure investment
What to Watch
District 35 leans Republican but remains competitive in certain cycles. Democratic turnout efforts could tighten margins.
House of Delegates – District 35
35A
Republican-leaning rural district.
Candidates
Republican
- Michelle Christman
- Mike Griffith – Incumbent
- Teresa Reilly – Incumbent
Democrat
- Gregory V. Anderson
- Michael A. Eckels, Jr.
35B
Candidates
Republican
- Erica Berge
- Kevin B. Hornberger – Incumbent
- Derek J. Howell
Democrat
- Blessing T. Oluwadare
Also GOP-favored.
MDBayNews Analysis
District 35 reflects Upper Bay regional politics — fiscally conservative, skeptical of state mandates, but attentive to infrastructure and economic development needs.