Residency fight between Anne Arundel Democrats heads back to Circuit Court

The state's highest court has ordered a lower court to reconsider a battle over the residency claims of one legislative candidate, saying the judge was too quick to dismiss the suit by an incumbent legislator.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 667

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The state’s highest court has ordered a lower court to reconsider a lawsuit over the residency claims of one legislative candidate, saying the judge was too quick to dismiss the suit by an incumbent legislator.

After an hourlong hearing Monday, the Maryland Supreme Court overturned an Anne Arundel Circuit Court ruling that dismissed the lawsuit filed by Del. Gary Simmons (D-Anne Arundel) against Democratic challenger John Dove Jr.

In that ruling, Anne Arundel County …

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