C.T. Wilson is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 28 who is running for the Maryland State Senate in District 28 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]An Army veteran and attorney, he has served in the House since January 2011 and is not seeking re-election to that seat in 2026.[1][3]
C.T. Wilson was born in Missouri on February 20, 1971, and graduated from Freeburg High School in Freeburg, Illinois.[3]He earned a B.S. in psychology from Upper Iowa University and a J.D. from Howard University School of Law in 2003.[3]Wilson served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1997.[3]He worked as an assistant state's attorney in Prince George's County, where he was division chief of the Community Prosecution Unit, from 2005 to 2012, and he runs the Law Office of C.T. Wilson, LLC.[3]He is the author of 10,000 Hills: A Little Boy's Journey, published in 2014.[3]
Wilson assumed office in the Maryland House of Delegates on January 12, 2011.[1]According to the General Assembly website, he serves on the Government, Labor, and Elections Committee and the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee.[3]Ballotpedia lists him as not running for re-election to the House in 2026, and he advanced from the Democratic primary for the Senate seat on June 23, 2026.[1]
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
›Jobs & cost of living333 with · 0 against333 votes
On the version voted Mar 30, 2026: Adjusts state finances for the fiscal 2027 budget by cutting or delaying mandated spending, shifting some teacher pension costs to counties, limiting certain federal depreciation tax breaks, and moving money among state funds, among other changes.
On the version voted Feb 6, 2026: Bars investor-owned electric and gas utilities from charging customers for supervisor pay above 110% of the top salary of the Public Service Commission chair, and requires them to adopt cost limits for spending such as events, renovations and incentives that they pass on to customers.
Lets people who have served at least 20 years for a crime committed at ages 18 to 24 ask a court to reduce their sentence, excluding those sentenced to life without parole and sex offenders.
Mar 15, 2025 · Failed 44–77 · against most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
Expands juvenile court jurisdiction by repealing exceptions that send certain cases against minors straight to adult court, requires pretrial detention of children in specified cases, and limits holding children in adult jails or near incarcerated adults, with reporting requirements.
Repeals the misdemeanor ban on selling contraceptives or contraceptive devices from vending machines at kindergarten, nursery, elementary, and secondary schools.
Lets the Maryland Department of the Environment require companies accredited for lead paint abatement to carry a performance bond or liability insurance.
On the version voted Apr 5, 2025: Requires county school boards to adopt curriculum guides and courses aligned with state content standards. If the state superintendent finds conflicts, the board must follow a corrective plan; failing that, it must adopt the state's curriculum or have state funds withheld.
Requires the Department of Natural Resources to mandate nonlead ammunition for hunting all game by July 1, 2030, except where nonlead ammunition is not commercially available for a specific firearm. Sets a civil fine up to $750 for a first offense.
On the version voted Apr 10, 2026: Requires the Department of Natural Resources to create and maintain a list of vernal pools, seasonal water-filled depressions that provide wildlife habitat, and to train designated state environment department staff to identify possible vernal pools and report them for the list.
Requires local governments, starting July 1, 2026, to notify the Department of the Environment within 10 business days of accepting a permit application for a new building of 35,000 square feet or more, listing its address, type and planned energy sources.
Repeals the misdemeanor ban on selling contraceptives or contraceptive devices from vending machines at kindergarten, nursery, elementary, and secondary schools.
On the version voted Apr 7, 2025: Reduces state funding for the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund and the per-pupil foundation amount for school aid, delays required teacher collaborative time, creates teacher development and recruitment grant programs, changes community school rules and otherwise revises the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
Allows graduate assistants, fellows and postdoctoral interns at University System of Maryland institutions, Morgan State University and St. Mary's College to form bargaining units and bargain collectively.
On the version voted Apr 8, 2026: Replaces the separate lists of required elements in county and municipal comprehensive plans with one list of eight elements for all local governments, including land, transportation, housing, economy, equity, resilience, place and ecology, and directs state agencies to provide planning data and help.
On the version voted Apr 7, 2025: Requires landlords to give tenants written notice at least six days before a scheduled eviction, by mail, door posting and email or text when known, bars sheriffs from evicting without court approval if they believe notice was not given, and lets tenants sue over violations.
On the version voted Apr 10, 2026: Waives state fees for homeless people for copies of vital records and certain driver's license, vehicle and emissions inspection fees, and cuts the wait before homeless youth under 19 with learner's permits can take the driving test from nine months to three.
Requires the Maryland Department of Transportation to assess greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled for major highway expansion projects and to carry out multimodal programs and other activities to offset the emissions, starting July 1, 2026.
Repeals the notarized bill of sale used to base the vehicle titling excise tax on the actual price of a used vehicle sold $500 or more below retail value; the published valuation is used instead.
Bars knowingly or recklessly creating, using or spreading election deepfakes to produce materially false information with intent to impede voting or misrepresent election procedures (up to $5,000, five years), and requires the State elections administrator to publicize corrections of election misinformation.
Bars people not accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from charging for help with veterans benefits claims, taking referral fees, or guaranteeing benefit outcomes, and treats violations as unfair trade practices under consumer protection law.
Expands Washington County's optional property tax credit for disabled veterans to include disabled members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health Service uniformed corps.
Voted against most of their party on 15 of 672 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Rights & public safety (12), Transportation (3), Climate & energy (1)
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission and Erroneously Convicted Individuals - Improvements in Transparency and Equity
What it does: On the version voted Mar 20, 2026: Bars the Maryland Parole Commission from permanently denying parole, entitling denied individuals to later hearings at set intervals, and changes hearing notice, document-access and…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 3–96, Republicans 33–2
Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 309-26
What it does: Lets Prince George's County use point-to-point speed cameras, which ticket drivers averaging at least 12 mph over the limit between two points, on Maryland Route 210, with net revenue going to the State Highway Admini…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 92–3, Republicans 4–32
Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026)
What it does: On the version voted Mar 12, 2026: Requires the Maryland Department of Transportation to assess greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled for major highway expansion projects and to carry out multimodal prog…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–95, Republicans 37–0
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
HB 2100 · MD HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
YesVOTED
Motion: Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.150 · On Third Reading
On the version voted Aug 3, 2026: Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 - Withdraw and Repeal of Duplicate Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.149 · On Third Reading
Repeals a duplicate proposed constitutional amendment on collective bargaining for State employees, so only one copy appears on the November 2026 ballot. An identical amendment in another act stays on the ballot. Takes effect immediately as an emergency.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
NoVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Morgan, M. /283424/1
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
NoVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Nawrocki /963724/1
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
NoVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Arikan /933322/1
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Schmidt /413029/1 Ruled out of order Decision of the Chair
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
NoVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Grammer /423321/1
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
NoVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Arikan /623323/1
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
YesVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Buckel /133323/1 Ruled out of order Decision of the Chair
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
Election Districts - General Assembly and Representatives in Congress
NoVOTED
Motion: Government, Labor, and Elections Report No. 55 · FWA adp - ON 2ND RDG (Rules Suspended) · FLA Del. Long, R. /703123/1
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot stating that the Maryland Constitution sets no criteria for congressional district lines, that its districting standards apply only to legislative districts, and that lawmakers may give the state Supreme Court original review of congressional maps.
