Maryland General Assembly – District 40 (2026)

County/Region: Baltimore City
House Configuration: Multi-member (3 Delegates)
Political Lean: Strong Democrat
Status: Safe Democratic


State Senate – District 40

Incumbent: Antonio Hayes, Democrat
Running Again: Y

Candidates

Democrat

Key Issues

  • Crime and policing policy
  • Education reform
  • Housing affordability
  • Economic revitalization

What to Watch

District 40 sits at the center of Baltimore City’s political environment. Primary contests may feature strong ideological positioning.


House of Delegates – District 40

Three at-large seats.

Candidates

Democrat

Democratic primary likely decisive.


MDBayNews Analysis

District 40 remains firmly Democratic. Policy debates here often focus on urban governance, crime policy, and economic redevelopment.