Residency case for Anne Arundel House opponents heads back to Supreme Court

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 913

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago


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The attorney for an Anne Arundel legislative challenger has already appealed to the Supreme Court of Maryland, after a circuit court judge ruled Monday morning that John Dove Jr. does not live in the district where he hopes to run.

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert J. Thompson ordered Dove’s name stricken from the primary election ballot but immediately stayed his order pending the expected appeal. The Supreme Court set a schedule for filings …

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