Maryland

Maryland Governor: Wes Moore (Democratic)
Maryland Population: 6.27 million
Maryland U.S. Senators: 2 U.S. Senators
Maryland U.S. House Members: 8 U.S. House members

Maryland became the 7th state on April 28, 1788. Civic life here is shaped by the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Annapolis, federal employment around Washington, ports, biotechnology, military installations, suburbs, farms, and transportation corridors. Public decisions often involve schools, Bay restoration, housing, commuting, public safety, health care, and regional growth. This profile helps readers locate Maryland representation and state government resources while recognizing how closely state choices can connect local neighborhoods, federal institutions, and shared environmental responsibilities.