Al Larsen
Candidate for the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026. Always verify official ballot status with the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Al Larsen is a professional engineer, longtime Southern Maryland resident, and the 2026 Republican nominee for Maryland State Senate in District 27. Residing in Prince Frederick with his family since 2009 after living in Upper Marlboro, Larsen brings decades of practical engineering, technical project management, and budget oversight experience to public service. His campaign focuses on restoring fiscal discipline in Annapolis through independent audits of state agencies, enforcing strict classroom discipline in public schools so rule-following students can learn, re-evaluating costly Blueprint mandates, and applying an engineer's practical focus to road maintenance and transportation upgrades in Southern Maryland.
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Verified Policy Stances & Platform
Public record positions, statements, and campaign positions.
Calling for Comprehensive State Government Audits & Fiscal Discipline
Calls for strict state audits of agency spending under the Moore administration to eliminate waste, curb multi-billion dollar deficits, and prevent tax and fee hikes on Marylanders.
"I feel we’re spending an awful lot of money. I’d like to see more audits of where that money is going... It seems like Annapolis just passes these programs without looking at whether taxpayers can afford them."
Strict School Discipline Standards & Scrutinizing Blueprint Mandates
Advocates for firm, enforceable student discipline policies so classrooms remain conducive to learning, and expresses deep skepticism of costly top-down Blueprint mandates.
"Students can't learn if teachers can't teach. We have to have strong discipline in our public schools so that the kids who want to learn are able to learn without constant disruption. Regarding the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, we're not getting anything out of it. Annapolis dictates these mandates to our counties, driving up costs without showing real improvements in the classroom."
Engineering Oversight for Southern Maryland Highways & Highway Resurfacing
Brings professional engineering experience to evaluate state transportation spending, demanding prompt road resurfacing, targeted safety fixes, and cost efficiency.
"As a professional engineer, I look at projects through the lens of practical cost, efficiency, and durability. Southern Maryland commuters need well-maintained roads and responsible, on-time infrastructure upgrades, not bureaucratic delays."
Protecting Reliable Baseload Nuclear Energy & Lowering Household Utility Costs
Emphasizes the vital necessity of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant for grid reliability and opposes aggressive mandates that raise household electric rates.
"Maryland families are getting squeezed by rising electric bills and energy regulations. We need reliable baseload energy from facilities like Calvert Cliffs and practical energy policy that keeps utility costs affordable for everyday households."
Engineering Due Diligence on Power Demand, Water Resources & Local Taxpayers
Demands technical engineering due diligence on proposed data centers to ensure power demands and cooling water requirements do not overburden Southern Maryland resources or residents.
"From an engineering perspective, massive data centers place unprecedented loads on local power grids and water supplies. We need rigorous technical scrutiny and full accountability before any commercial project connects to Southern Maryland's infrastructure."
Official Campaign Priorities
- State Spending Accountability & Department Audits: Demanding comprehensive independent audits of state government spending to curb deficits and prevent tax and fee increases on Maryland families
- Classroom Discipline & School Safety: Enforcing clear public school discipline policies so disruptive behavior is checked and every student has a secure environment to learn
- Blueprint Mandate Scrutiny: Reassessing expensive top-down Annapolis mandates under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future to ensure real classroom return and restore local school board authority
- Engineering Oversight for Infrastructure: Applying practical engineering standards to highway paving, commuter corridors, and bridge maintenance without bureaucratic waste
- Affordable Energy & Protecting Calvert Cliffs: Backing dependable baseload nuclear power at Calvert Cliffs and resisting costly energy regulations that drive up residential utility bills
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Prince Frederick resident and professional engineer Al Larsen has announced his candidacy as the Republican nominee for Maryland State Senate in District 27. Larsen calls for comprehensive audits of state spending and greater school classroom discipline.