Kevin Harris Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform

MD Senator

District: 27 • Democrat

2026 GOP Alignment:

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Sen. Kevin Harris represents the 27th District in the Maryland State Senate. Harris's voting record aligned 0% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating little to no 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. Kevin Harris voted on 8 of the 8 substantive bills advanced in the 2026 legislative session that pertained to the Republican party platform. The chapters of the platform Harris aligned most closely with the GOP include Chapter 1: Defeat Inflation And Quickly Bring Down All Prices. (0%), Chapter 4: Bring Back The American Dream And Make It Affordable Again. (0%), and Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (0%).

Bill

Title

Lawmaker Position

HB 1012

Senate 2026

HB 1012Senate 20261x

Politicizing Suicide by Forcing Taxpayers to Fund a New Team to Identify Political "Policy Factors" Associated with Suicide.

Against GOP

Under this bill, counties and municipalities would be authorized to create local suicide fatality review teams that review suicide deaths, collect data, obtain records from health care providers and government agencies, and make recommendations related to suicide prevention. The teams would specifically be tasked with identifying “systemic, service, and policy factors” associated with suicide risk and recommending changes to state and local laws, policies, and practices.

Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Our Commitment: Republicans will offer a clear, precise, and USA oriented plan to stop the Radical Left Democrats’ Weaponization of Government and its Assault on American Liberty. We will restore Government of, by, and for the People, ensuring Accountability, protecting Individual Liberties, and fixing our once very corrupt Elections. We commit to upholding the Constitution of the United States, appointing judges who respect the rule of law, and defending the Rights of all Americans to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this bill creates a new government bureaucracy whose mission extends beyond reviewing individual tragedies to identifying political “policy factors” and advocating for changes in law and public policy. Rather than directing taxpayer resources toward treatment, crisis intervention, and other direct services, the bill establishes a new layer of government review and policy development that risks politicizing suicide prevention while expanding government scope and responsibilities.

SB 141

Senate 2026

SB 141Senate 20261x

Silencing Political Opponents Through Sweeping Free-Speech Restrictions Rammed Through in an Election Year.

Against GOP

Under this bill, the State Board of Elections would be authorized to investigate reports of election misinformation and disinformation, seek court orders to remove certain online content, issue subpoenas related to the dissemination of election-related information, and bring civil actions against individuals, campaigns, political committees, or other entities that disseminate election misinformation or disinformation. The bill also creates new civil and criminal penalties for creating, using, or disseminating certain election-related deepfakes and authorizes the state to seek damages, attorney’s fees, and other remedies in court.

Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #2 – Republicans Will Dismantle Censorship & Protect Free Speech: We will ban the Federal Government from colluding with anyone to censor Lawful Speech, defund institutions engaged in censorship, and hold accountable all bureaucrats involved with illegal censoring. We will protect Free Speech online.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this bill grants state officials broad authority to police political speech, seek removal of online content, and pursue civil and criminal penalties against individuals and organizations accused of spreading election misinformation. In an election year, empowering government agencies to determine what constitutes misleading political speech creates serious free-speech concerns, risks chilling legitimate political debate, and opens the door to partisan enforcement against political opponents.

SB 159

Senate 2026

SB 159Senate 20261x

Growing Government Central Planning By Imposing Unnecessary New Paperwork Mandates on Paramedics that Already Be Achieved without Big Government.

Against GOP

Under this bill, the Executive Director of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems would be required to coordinate minimum equipment, supply, and medication requirements for emergency medical services vehicles, including neonatal care equipment. The bill also requires counties and municipalities that operate or contract for EMS services to conduct regular reviews of ambulance performance data, certify those reviews, submit summaries to the state, and establish formal systems for receiving and investigating ambulance-related complaints.

Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #3 – Cut Costly and Burdensome Regulations: Republicans will reinstate President Trump's Deregulation Policies, which saved Americans $11,000 per household, and end Democrats’ regulatory onslaught that disproportionately harms low- and middle-income households.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this bill expands government bureaucracy by imposing additional review, reporting, certification, and complaint-management requirements on local emergency medical service providers. EMS agencies already have strong incentives to monitor performance and address service issues, and these objectives can be achieved through local management and existing oversight mechanisms without creating new state-driven paperwork mandates and administrative burdens.

SB 272

Senate 2026

SB 272Senate 20261x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums for Everyone and Continuing to Infringe the Right of Consumers to Purchase Basic Plans with Undesired Coverages.

Against GOP

Under this bill, health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and certain managed care organizations that cover chemotherapy treatment would be required to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used to prevent or reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. The bill adds another mandated health insurance benefit that insurers must include in covered plans.

Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again For Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this bill continues Maryland's practice of using government mandates to dictate what benefits must be included in private health insurance plans regardless of whether consumers want or need the coverage. Every new insurance mandate increases costs and reduces consumer choice, making it harder for individuals and families to purchase affordable health plans that fit their own needs and priorities.

SB 282 Vote 1

Senate 2026

SB 282 Vote 1Senate 20261x

Advancing the Largest Budget in State History — Papering Over a $3 Billion Deficit With Bond Swaps and Fund Shifts That Lock In Future Tax Hikes.

Against GOP

This bill makes the proposed appropriations contained in the State Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 in accordance with Article III, Section 52 of the Maryland Constitution, and authorizes the appropriated amounts to be disbursed for the several purposes specified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. This vote is the third-reading vote in each chamber to advance the largest annual appropriations bill in state history before conference-committee resolution of differences between the chambers. The bill enacts general-fund and special-fund appropriations across every state agency, authorizes new and continuing spending programs, and contains contingent reductions tied to subsequent legislation enacted during the same session. Additionally, the bill papers over an approximately $3 billion structural deficit through one-time fund transfers and bond-swap maneuvers rather than recurring structural reforms. By advancing the largest budget in state history with no meaningful structural reforms while papering over a $3 billion deficit through fund shifts and bond swaps, the bill locks in spending commitments that will require significant tax increases in the years ahead to sustain.

Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this budget continues Maryland's pattern of unchecked government growth while relying on temporary accounting maneuvers instead of addressing the underlying causes of the State's fiscal imbalance. Rather than pursuing spending restraint and structural reforms, the bill commits taxpayers to record levels of government spending that will increase pressure for future tax hikes and leave Maryland less prepared for economic downturns.

SB 282 Vote 2

Senate 2026

SB 282 Vote 2Senate 20261x

Enacting the Largest Budget in State History Despite Fiscal-Catastrophe Warnings and Locking In Future Tax Hikes to Pay for It.

Against GOP

This bill makes the proposed appropriations contained in the State Budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 in accordance with Article III, Section 52 of the Maryland Constitution, as adopted by the conference committee resolving differences between the House and Senate versions, and authorizes the appropriated amounts to be disbursed for the several purposes specified for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. This vote is the conference-report enactment vote in each chamber and was approved as Chapter 4 of 2026. The bill enacts general-fund and special-fund appropriations across every state agency, authorizes new and continuing spending programs, and contains contingent reductions tied to other legislation passed in the same session. Additionally, the bill papers over an approximately $3 billion structural deficit through one-time fund transfers and bond-swap maneuvers rather than recurring structural reforms — despite repeated warnings from outside good-governance groups about the fiscal trajectory. By enacting the largest budget in state history with no meaningful structural reforms while papering over a $3 billion deficit through fund shifts and bond swaps, the bill locks in spending commitments that will require significant tax increases in the years ahead to sustain.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this budget ignores repeated warnings about Maryland's long-term fiscal outlook and doubles down on a level of spending that taxpayers cannot sustainably support. Instead of making difficult reforms to prioritize core functions of government and restore fiscal stability, the bill relies on short-term fixes that postpone the problem while increasing the likelihood of future tax increases, budget shortfalls, and economic strain on Maryland families and businesses.

SB 794

Senate 2026

SB 794Senate 20261x

Hiking Health Insurance Costs for Businesses by Making Pregnancy Grounds for Special Enrollment.

Against GOP

Under this bill, individuals who qualify for Maryland's existing special enrollment period for pregnancy would be allowed to choose whether their health insurance coverage becomes effective retroactively to the first day of the month in which the pregnancy was confirmed or on the first day of the month following plan selection. If the individual does not select an effective date, the carrier would be required to make the selection.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because this bill expands special enrollment privileges within the health insurance system, allowing individuals to obtain coverage after a pregnancy has been confirmed and potentially receive retroactive benefits. Insurance markets function best when coverage decisions are made before medical expenses are incurred, and expanding exceptions to normal enrollment rules increases costs that are ultimately borne by employers, policyholders, and consumers.

HB 1151

Senate 2026

HB 1151Senate 20261x

Advancing the Expansion of the Medicaid Welfare Program to Cover Hospice Room and Board Services via Millions in Deficit Spending.

Against GOP

Under this bill, the Maryland Health Care Commission and the Maryland Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) would be jointly required to study the impact of requiring the Medicaid program to provide reimbursement for room and board services provided by a hospice house. Room and board at a hospice house is not currently a covered Medicaid benefit, and the study would examine the effect of extending reimbursement to those services under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

Oppose is the GOP Position because expanding Medicaid benefits further would increase long-term taxpayer obligations at a time when the program already consumes a substantial share of the State budget. Rather than growing welfare-program spending through additional coverage mandates, policymakers should focus on ensuring that limited public resources are directed toward core services while promoting a more sustainable fiscal outlook for future taxpayers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Kevin Harris's voting record?

How aligned is Kevin Harris with National Republican Party Platform principles?

Kevin Harris's voting record aligned 0% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating little to no adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.

What is Kevin Harris's GOP Platform score?

Kevin Harris has a 0% GOP Platform score for 2026.

Where does Kevin Harris serve?

Sen. Kevin Harris (D-MD-27) represents the 27th District in the Maryland State Senate as a Democrat.

What issue categories does Kevin Harris score highest and lowest on?

Kevin Harris's strongest categories on the National GOP Platform scorecard are Chapter 1: Defeat Inflation And Quickly Bring Down All Prices. (0%) and Chapter 4: Bring Back The American Dream And Make It Affordable Again. (0%). The lowest-scoring categories are Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (0%) and Chapter 4: Bring Back The American Dream And Make It Affordable Again. (0%).

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