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Jason Gallion

REPUBLICAN State Senator - Legislative District 35
JURISDICTION
Harford County
OFFICE LEVEL
State Legislature
CONTACT
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// TLDR

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Jason C. Gallion, a Republican, has served as Maryland State Senator for District 35 since 2019, representing parts of Cecil and Harford counties. A lifelong resident and farmer from Havre de Grace, he focuses on agriculture policy, energy and environmental regulation, school funding, and infrastructure investment. His candidacy is notable for his deep community ties and extensive experience in both agriculture and public service.

⛓ 3 SOURCES
[1] Jason C. Gallion, Maryland State Senator — "Member of Senate since January 9, 2019. Member, Education, Energy and the Environment Committee, 2023- (energy subcommittee, 2023-); Join..." PRIMARY
[2] Jason C. Gallion — "Jason Charles Gallion (born February 10, 1977) is an American politician who serves as a Republican member of the Maryland Senate from th..." PRIMARY
[3] Maryland General Assembly – District 35 (2026) — "Key Issues: Agriculture policy, Energy and environmental regulation, School funding, Infrastructure investment." PRIMARY

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Jason Charles Gallion

Born: 1977

Hometown: Havre de Grace, Maryland

Profession: Farmer

Education: {“institution”=>”Havre de Grace High School”, “degree”=>”High School Diploma”, “year”=>1995}, {“institution”=>”Harford Community College”, “degree”=>”Associate of Arts in Political Science”, “year”=>1997}

Prior offices: {“title”=>”Chief”, “organization”=>”Level Volunteer Fire Company”, “years”=>”2004–2009”}, {“title”=>”President”, “organization”=>”Level Volunteer Fire Company”, “years”=>”2011–2013”}, {“title”=>”Chair, Budget Committee”, “organization”=>”Level Volunteer Fire Company”, “years”=>”2011–2018”}, {“title”=>”Member”, “organization”=>”Harford County Republican Central Committee”, “years”=>”2018–present”}, {“title”=>”Senator”, “organization”=>”Maryland State Senate, District 35”, “years”=>”2019–present”}

⛓ 4 SOURCES
[1] Jason C. Gallion - Wikipedia — "Jason Charles Gallion (born February 10, 1977) is an American politician who serves as a Republican member of the Maryland Senate from th..." PRIMARY
[2] Jason C. Gallion, Maryland State Senator — "Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, February 10, 1977. Attended Harford County public schools; Havre de Grace High School, Havre de Grace, ..." PRIMARY
[3] Legislative Member - Jason C. Gallion — "First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019." PRIMARY
[4] Senate Profiles — "He is a working farmer at Hopewell Farm, where he has raised dairy (1999–2004), and now focuses on beef cattle and hay." PRIMARY

// POLICY POSITIONS

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Education: Sponsored legislation to include human and sex trafficking awareness in the Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program.

Environment: Sponsored legislation to exempt on-farm composting facilities from certain permit requirements.

Public Utilities: Sponsored legislation to require local approval for the siting of solar energy generating stations.

Agriculture: Sponsored legislation to revise the State Board of Professional Landscape Architects.

Public Safety: Sponsored legislation to alter penalties for crimes of arson.

⛓ 4 SOURCES
[1] Members - Senator Jason C. Gallion — "SB0254 (HB0355) Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking" PRIMARY
[2] Members - Senator Jason C. Gallion — "SB0262 /CH0520 (HB0253/CH0521) Environment - On-Farm Composting Facilities - Permit Exemption" PRIMARY
[3] Members - Senator Jason C. Gallion — "SB0478 (HB0739) Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Stations - Local Approval" PRIMARY
[4] Members - Senator Jason C. Gallion — "SB0435 (HB0321) Criminal Law – Crimes of Arson – Prohibitions and Penalties" PRIMARY

// VOTING RECORD

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Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (2022-04-08): Nay

Comprehensive Crime Bill of 2022 (2022-03-15): Yea

Education Funding Reform Act (2021-04-10): Nay

⛓ 3 SOURCES
[1] SB 528 - Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 — "The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 32-15; Senator Gallion voted against the bill." PRIMARY
[2] SB 387 - Comprehensive Crime Bill of 2022 — "The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 42-5; Senator Gallion voted in favor." PRIMARY
[3] SB 1000 - Education Funding Reform Act — "The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 33-14; Senator Gallion voted against the bill." PRIMARY

// CAMPAIGN FINANCE

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As of: 2026-06-18

⛓ 1 SOURCE
[1] Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System (MDCRIS) — "The Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System (MDCRIS) provides access to campaign finance data for state candidates." PRIMARY

// ENDORSEMENTS

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// DISCLAIMER

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