Stephen Tillett
Stephen Tillett (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 32. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.
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Biography
Stephen Tillett served in the U.S. Air National Guard from 1996 to 2017. He earned a high school diploma from St. John's College High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from The American University in 1982 and a graduate degree from Howard University School of Divinity in 1992. His career experience includes working as a pastor.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Maryland State Senate District 32
Mark S. Chang (D) and Justin Gallucci (R) are running in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 32 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Mark S. Chang (D) | |
 | Justin Gallucci (R) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 32
Mark S. Chang (D) defeated Stephen Tillett (D) in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 32 on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark S. Chang | 64.3 | 4,924 |
 | Stephen Tillett | 35.7 | 2,733 | |
| Total votes: 7,657 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Pamela Beidle (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 32
Justin Gallucci (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 32 on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Gallucci | 100.0 | 2,012 |
| Total votes: 2,012 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stephen Tillett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tillett's responses.
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- Poverty is the 4th leading cause of death in America. Around 800 people a day; over 295,00 people die every year from the effects of poverty. 40% of our fellow citizens are "poor or low wealth" (i.e., one crisis from financial catastrophe or having to make choices most of us would consider unimaginable (such as choosing between food, rent, and medicine). In the wealthiest nation on earth that is unacceptable. It is also a reflection of our political values. Budgets are a values statement. Policy violence that inflicts greater suffering and increases the stress on struggling families are policy choices. My mission is to equip families with tools to move beyond poverty and to blunt the enactment of harmful legislation.
- In light of the Supreme Court's most recent ruling in the Callais decision, it is clear Maryland should have met the moment and redistricted in response to what was already being done in several states. Ordinarily, I would be diametrically opposed to mid-decade redistricting and find gerrymandering to be a self-destructive power grab. However, when facing an opponent who will do anything to secure an unearned electoral advantage, we must do whatever is necessary to try to protect Marylanders and the rest of the country from harm.
- As a 20-year military veteran, I am also aware of the need to solidify and enhance services for our veterans. As the son of a 102-year-old mother, who just passed away in March, I am also passionate about services available to support our seniors and caregivers, as well. Many seniors do not have the benefit of family support as my mother had, but they need reliable support, with integrity.
I will stand with policies that expand participation, strengthen transparency, and build public trust.
Senator C. Anthony Muse (MD)
Senator Shaneka Henson (MD)
Delegate Mike Rogers (MD)
Delegate Malcolm Ruff (MD)
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 28, 2026
