J.B. Jennings is a Republican politician and farmer representing District 7 in the Maryland Senate, covering Baltimore and Harford Counties, since 2011. He previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates for the same district from 2003 to 2011 and was Senate Minority Leader from 2014 to 2020. Notable achievements include chairing the Harford County Delegation , serving on the influential Budget and Taxation Committee , and leadership roles like Vice Chair of the Maryland Veterans Caucus . A volunteer firefighter and EMT since age 16, he supports fiscal responsibility, rural issues, and has been involved in caucuses such as Maryland Rural Caucus, Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, and Taxpayers Protection Caucus.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Attended Baltimore County Public Schools, graduating from Dulaney High School; holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore.

Political Experience:
- Maryland House of Delegates, District 7 : Served as Deputy Minority Whip ; committees included Environmental Matters, Ways and Means, and Judiciary; chaired Harford County Delegation .
- Maryland Senate, District 7 : Budget and Taxation Committee ; Rules Committee; past roles on Finance Committee and as Minority Leader .
- Key appointments: Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council ; Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee ; Pesticide Advisory Committee ; Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission .