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J. Jennings

REPUBLICAN State Senator - Legislative District 7
JURISDICTION
Harford County
OFFICE LEVEL
State Legislature
CONTACT
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J. B. Jennings is a Republican candidate for Maryland State Senator in Legislative District 7, encompassing parts of Baltimore and Harford counties. Serving in the Maryland Senate since 2011, he has held roles such as Minority Leader from 2014 to 2020 and currently serves on the Budget and Taxation Committee. Jennings emphasizes fiscal responsibility and transparency, drawing from his experience as a farmer, business owner, and member of the Maryland Air National Guard.

⛓ 3 SOURCES
[1] J. B. Jennings, Maryland State Senator — "Member of Senate since January 12, 2011. Minority Leader, 2014-2020. Member, Budget and Taxation Committee, 2023-." PRIMARY
[2] About J.B. — Senator J.B. Jennings — "J.B. has served on the influential Budget and Taxation Committee, where he works to ensure responsible fiscal stewardship and accountabil..." PRIMARY
[3] J. B. Jennings - Wikipedia — "Jonathan Bartlett Jennings (born March 27, 1974) is an American politician and farmer who has served as a member of the Maryland Senate r..." PRIMARY

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// POLICY POSITIONS

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Leadership Transition: In October 2020, J.B. Jennings announced he would not seek re-election as leader of the Republican Senate Caucus, expressing a desire for new leadership to build on the caucus’s successes.

Committee Assignments: Following his tenure as minority leader, Jennings was appointed as the ranking member for the Finance Committee in December 2020.

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[1] Members - Senator J.B. Jennings — "SB0309 (HB0500) Sales and Use Tax - Precious Metal Bullion or Coins - Exemption" PRIMARY
[2] Under New Management, Senate GOP Caucus Announces Leadership Positions (unavailable) — "Sen. J.B. Jennings (R-Harford), the former minority leader, for Finance." PRIMARY
[3] Senator Jennings Republican Caucus Announcement — "Therefore, I will not seek re-election as leader of the Republican Senate Caucus this year." PRIMARY

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// ENDORSEMENTS

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