Steven Messmer

Steven Messmer is a candidate for State Senator Primary Election in 2026 in Legislative District 40, Maryland. Running as Democratic.

State Senator in Legislative District 40, Maryland

Also running: Antonio Hayes.

Steven Messmer is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate in Legislative District 40. A graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, Messmer transitioned from a career as a math teacher in Baltimore City to become a nonprofit lawyer. He currently serves as a tangled title staff attorney for the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, where he provides legal assistance to low-income residents navigating complex property ownership issues. He is running against the incumbent in the Democratic primary. Messmer's platform prioritizes economic reforms, including changes to the tax sale system, the elimination of ground rent, and the repeal of the state inheritance tax.