Senator Mike McKay is a Republican representing District 1 in the Maryland State Senate, covering Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties. First elected to the Senate in 2022 and serving since January 11, 2023, he previously represented District 1C in the House of Delegates from 2015 to 2023. Born in Rockville, Maryland, on March 5, 1969, he has lived in Appalachian Maryland for over 27 years, is actively involved in his faith community at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cumberland, and prioritizes his role as husband and father. Notable achievements include serving as President and Chairman of the Allegany County Chamber of Commerce, President of the Allegany County Board of County Commissioners , and leadership roles such as Vice-Chair of the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland. He is a champion for rural communities, focusing on economic and workforce development, healthcare, and maintaining a 100% pro-life conservative voting record. Current positions include Judicial Proceedings Committee, Executive Nominations Committee, and chair of the Fire EMS Coalition.

Education and Political Experience

• Education and Professional Development: Graduate of the Maryland Association of Counties Academy for Excellence in Local Government and Leadership Allegany.
• Political Experience:
  • Maryland State Senate, District 1 : Member of Judicial Proceedings Committee, Executive Nominations Committee, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review , Joint Committee on Program Open Space & Agricultural Land Preservation, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families; Maryland Veterans Caucus; Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus ; Senate Vice-Chair, Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties Delegation .
  • Maryland House of Delegates, District 1C : Appropriations Committee ; Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness; Co-Chair, Study Group on Economic Stability; Vice-Chair, Washington County Delegation; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus; Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus.
  • Allegany County Board of County Commissioners, President .
  • Additional Public Service: Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board ; Tri-County Council for Western Maryland ; Maryland Redistricting Reform Commission ; Local Development Council, Allegany County ; Rural Maryland Council ; Maryland Rural Broadband Coordination Board ; Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority ; Laurel Highlands Council of Scouting America, Board Member; Task Force to Study Transparency Standards for State's Attorneys .