Johnny Mautz is a Republican State Senator representing District 37 in Maryland, covering Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, and Wicomico counties. Born John Frederick Mautz IV on September 19, 1970, in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, he grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore, attending schools in St. Michaels and Easton, and is a multi-generational resident deeply invested in the community. He operates his family's restaurant, Carpenter Street Saloon, in St. Michaels, and is known as an avid outdoorsman involved in local sports, youth programs, and boards like the Neighborhood Service Center. Notable positions include service on the Senate Finance Committee, and previously as Ranking Member on the House Economic Matters Committee. He advocates for Eastern Shore values, including tax cuts, economic growth, and support for law enforcement.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Brewster Academy ; B.A. in political science from University of Dayton ; J.D. from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law . Admitted to the Maryland Bar.
• Early Career: Legislative lawyer for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee ; special assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff in Governor Ehrlich's office ; legislative director for U.S. Representative Howard Coble . Also worked in clamming/crabbing boats and construction.
• Political Service: Elected to Maryland House of Delegates for District 37B , serving on Economic Matters Committee , House Chair of Talbot County Delegation, and caucuses like Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's, Veterans, Firemen's, and Watermen's Caucuses. Various advisory roles including Oyster Advisory Commission, Aquaculture Advisory Council, and Broadband Advisory Workgroup. Elected to Maryland State Senate for District 37 . Father of two children.