Stephen Hershey
Sen · Republican · District 36 · MD
Where they stand
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Trend vs. medians
Stephen Hershey's score per year against the Senate, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Stephen Hershey vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Stephen Hershey broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Stephen Hershey's voting record?
Sen. Stephen Hershey represents the 36th District in the Maryland State Senate. Hershey's voting record aligned 60% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating weak adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention. Across 2 years, Stephen Hershey's lifetime GOP Platform score averages 61%.
How aligned is Stephen Hershey with National Republican Party Platform principles?
Stephen Hershey's voting record aligned 60% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating weak adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.
What is Stephen Hershey's GOP Platform score?
Stephen Hershey has a 60% GOP Platform score for 2026. Across 2 years rated, Stephen Hershey's lifetime average is 61%.
Where does Stephen Hershey serve?
Sen. Stephen Hershey (R-MD-36) represents the 36th District in the Maryland State Senate as a Republican.