Senator Antonio Hayes represents Maryland's 40th legislative district in Baltimore City in the Maryland Senate. Born on December 9, 1977, in Baltimore, he previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates for the same district from 2015 to 2019. Notable achievements include serving as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee, Majority Whip in 2023, Chair of the Baltimore City Senate Delegation , and member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland since 2015. His career highlights public safety improvements as Assistant Deputy Mayor, where crime decreased annually during his tenure, and leadership in committees addressing behavioral health, opioids, and redistricting.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in political science from Frostburg State University .
• Early Career: Community organizer for Maryland’s HotSpots program; Legislative Director for Baltimore City Council President ; Assistant Deputy Mayor for Administration, overseeing public safety ; Chief of Staff, Department of Social Services, Baltimore City ; Legislative aide to Delegate Salima Siler Marriott .
• Political Experience: Elected to Maryland House of Delegates , serving on Health and Government Operations Committee; Elected to Maryland Senate ; Current roles include Vice Chair, Finance Committee , Executive Nominations Committee, and Vice Chair, Democratic Party Caucus . Past roles: Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Behavioral Health & Opioid Use Disorders ; member of Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee and Pimlico Community Development Authority .