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Ben Hightower

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Healthcare Administration

Ben Hightower is a Republican candidate for Maryland State Senate District 9 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Ben Hightower served in the U.S. Navy from 2002 to 2022. Hightower graduated from Rogers High School. Hightower earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in 2021 and a graduate degree from John Brown University in 2023. Hightower's career experience includes working in healthcare administration.[1]

Graduate:
John Brown University, 2023
Bachelor's:
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2021
High school:
Rogers High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and retired after 20 years of service. Have a M.B.A. and work in Healthcare Administration. Believe in fiscal responsibility and service to others.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Make Maryland Affordable — Cut taxes and reduce the regulatory burden that is hurting our wallets.Support Our Schools - Empower parents, reward excellent teachers, and get politics out of our classrooms.Keep Communities Safe - Back our law enforcement and first responders while addressing the root causes of crime

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Conservation is a top priority - This means protecting our way of life and how we chose to live. Our farming and agricultural community is part of who we are and there needs to be better representation for what we need to make money and support our families and way of live.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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