On Monday, June 9, 2025, Senator Mike McKay officially filed for re-election to the Maryland State Senate at the Maryland State Board of Elections in Annapolis. The announcement was celebrated the following evening at his Cigars & Steam fundraiser, where he delivered an uplifting and heartfelt speech to his supporters.
On Monday, June 9, 2025, Senator Mike McKay officially filed for re-election to the Maryland State Senate at the Maryland State Board of Elections in Annapolis. The announcement was celebrated the following evening at his Cigars & Steam fundraiser, where he delivered an uplifting and heartfelt speech to his supporters.
Senator McKay Files for Re-Election
On Monday, June 9, 2025, Senator Mike McKay officially filed for re-election to the Maryland State Senate at the Maryland State Board of Elections in Annapolis. The announcement was celebrated the following evening at his Cigars & Steam fundraiser, where he delivered an uplifting and heartfelt speech to his supporters.
You can watch him make his speech here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19X5euXCBv/
“Good afternoon, friends, neighbors, and fellow Marylanders—
Today, I’m proud to stand before you and officially announce my re-election campaign for the Maryland State Senate. The paperwork is filed, and now—boots on the ground—we’re heading back to the people, where this journey began.
I come to you not as a career politician, but as a working-class conservative who believes in the enduring strength of faith, family, and freedom. These values are not just words—they are the engine that pulls this great state forward, and they will remain the compass of my service to you.
As we launch this campaign, I’m reminded of a time when American presidents—great leaders like Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower—took to the rails, speaking directly to the people from the caboose of a train. They didn’t hide behind consultants or media filters—they looked voters in the eye, shook their hands, and earned their trust one stop at a time.
That’s exactly how we’ll do it. Town by town, handshake by handshake, we’ll listen, we’ll lead, and we’ll make sure working families have a real voice in Annapolis.
This is your campaign. This is your seat. And with your support, we’ll keep moving Maryland in the right direction—one stop, one story, and one strong stand at a time.
All aboard—because this race is official.
Thank you, God bless you, and let’s hit the trail!”
Our 2025 Fundraiser was a huge success!
Thank you to all of my supporters.
At The Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Foundation’s Annual Memorial Service to Honor Our Fallen Heroes
Members of the Maryland General Assembly Fire/EMS Coalition and The Maryland State Firefighters Association Executive Committee honored Senator McKay with a citation for his unwavering dedication and support of fire and emergency first responders.
Senator McKay and Delegate Hinebaugh Participate in Grand Opening
“Maryland MVA Opens First-Ever Driving Course at Oakland Branch Office”
Read Full Article Here: https://mva.maryland.gov/Pages/NewsDetails2.aspx?NR=2025557
Senator Mike McKay and Delegate Jim Hinebaugh, both major advocates for providing Western Maryland constituents with essential services, were excited to participate in the ribbon cutting at the opening of the MVA’s new driving course in Oakland, Maryland.
“I’m excited to be a part of this very important milestone in helping Western Marylanders have an essential service closer to home. I will always continue to advocate for local access to these services” said Senator McKay.
Newly Formed Georges Creek Task Force Holds First Meeting
Georges Creek Task Force Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2025 | 10 am | Office of Senator Mike McKay | Mechanic Street | Cumberland, MD 21502
Present:
At 10:00 am, Senator McKay convened the meeting to discuss the Georges Creek Task Force Executive Committee. The Task Force will be responsible for creating a report to address concerns and mitigate future risk from flooding in the Georges Creek Valley of Allegany County, MD as well in the Savage River watershed and dam in Garrett County, MD.
The committee should be lean and action focused and should expect 3 to 4 meetings over the next 6 months. The meeting objective for the day was to discuss structure and an overall timeline, with the outcome being a Maryland General Assembly Report for the 2026 legislative session.
The composition of the Executive Committee was discussed. The members of the Executive Committee will be:
Tri County Council for Western Maryland will attend the meetings as note-taker and will be responsible for compiling the report.
Subcommittees were discussed; most of the recommendations will be generated by the subcommittees’ work. The framework established is as follows:
Note: MDE Dam Safety/USCoAE Savage River Dam not included in these categories – is that something that needs to be incorporated into one of these subcommittees?
Following the structure of the 1996 report, the recommendations developed by the subcommittees should be organized into categories of short-term recommendations and long-term recommendations.
Action Items:
Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 16 at 9 am.
An Honor to Present $100,000
Senator Mike McKay and Delegate Jim Hinebaugh had the honor of presenting a Maryland General Assembly Local Bond Initiative to the members of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department. This funding will support the design and construction of a new fire station—an investment in the safety and future of our community.
Please update your records with my new Maryland General Assembly Senate email address: