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Riley Hayes

State Senate · District 14

Common-sense leadership for our community.

Twenty years building local businesses. Six years on the school board. Now running because the work is just getting started.

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General Election NOV 3, 2026

Riley Hayes

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Riley Hayes meeting with community members at a town hall

From the community

“When the storm took out our power for a week, Riley was the first one I saw with a clipboard and a truck. That's the difference.”

Mary Wexler

Local business owner, District 14

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District 14

Common-sense leadership
for our community.

Riley Hayes has spent twenty years building local businesses, serving on the school board, and showing up for the families who built this district. She's running because the work is just getting started.

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Priority 01

Lower taxes, stronger families

A practical plan to keep more money in working families' pockets and grow local business.

Expand the state earned-income credit for working parents
Phase out the income tax on retirement income
Streamline small-business filing requirements

Priority 02

Strong schools, opportunity for every kid

Every child deserves a school that prepares them for what comes next — college, trade, or service.

Recruit and retain teachers with real classroom autonomy
Restore vocational and trade pathways in every high school
Hold districts accountable on reading by grade 3

Priority 03

Public safety in every neighborhood

Safe streets aren't a partisan issue — they're a precondition for everything else.

Fully fund local law enforcement with community-policing dollars
Tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking
Expand mental-health response teams alongside police

Priority 04

Healthcare that doesn't break families

Coverage shouldn't depend on which job you have. Costs shouldn't bankrupt working families.

Cap insulin and EpiPen out-of-pocket costs
Expand telehealth in rural counties
Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions

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Sheriff and community members at a public event

From the bench

“Riley shows up. Doesn't matter who you are, doesn't matter who you voted for. That's not common, and that's the difference.”

Sheriff Mike Reynolds

Marshall County, two-term Sheriff

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A 30-second local radio spot during morning drive time on Eastern Shore stations.

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A full mail drop to one ward, or a complete day of canvass training for 20 volunteers.

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“Riley shows up. That's leadership.”

Sheriff Mike Reynolds

County Sheriff, Marshall County

“Riley is the rare candidate who actually does what she promises.”

Sarah Cho

Former Mayor, City of Easton

“A leader who shows up, listens, and gets things done.”

Pastor James Hill

Pastor, First Baptist Easton

“I've never been so confident in a candidate from either party.”

Tom Branch

Local Farmer

“Riley listens to law enforcement and to the community equally.”

Officer Linda Castellanos

Police Officer (Ret.)

“Riley understands healthcare from the patient's side of the desk.”

Dr. Marcus Reed

Family Physician

“She fought for our kids before it was politically convenient.”

Dana Whitfield

School Board Member

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JUN 12 2026

Town Hall: Education in our community

6:30 PM Easton Community Center

Open conversation. Bring your questions.

JUN 21 2026

Saturday meet-and-greet

10:00 AM Downtown Cambridge

Coffee and conversation outside the Cambridge Bakery.

JUL 4 2026

Independence Day parade

11:00 AM Main Street, Salisbury

Walk with us. T-shirts and water provided.

JUL 15 2026

Watermen breakfast

7:00 AM Tilghman Island

Coffee and the Bay. Pre-RSVP required for capacity.

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Endorsement May 15, 2026

Sheriff Mike Reynolds endorses Riley Hayes for State Senate

Marshall County Sheriff Mike Reynolds today endorsed Riley Hayes for State Senate, citing her record on public safety and her willingness to work across the aisle.

Statement May 10, 2026

Riley Hayes on the proposed 12-cent gas tax increase: 'Wrong moment, wrong tax'

State Senate candidate Riley Hayes today opposed the proposed 12-cent gas-tax increase, arguing it would hit working families and rural commuters hardest.

Blog May 5, 2026

Town hall recap: What District 14 told us about education

More than 80 community members joined our first town hall last Thursday. The most-asked questions, the loudest applause lines, and what we're taking away.

Press Release Apr 20, 2026

Riley Hayes files to run for State Senate, District 14

EASTON, USA — Riley Hayes, longtime small-business owner and former school-board member, today filed her candidacy for the State Senate seat in District 14.

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Riley Hayes is a small-business owner, former school-board member, and twenty-year resident of District 14 running for the state senate. A graduate of the local public schools, Riley has spent her career building local businesses and serving on community boards. Friends of Riley Hayes is the authorized campaign committee.

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Jamie Larson