Simmons takes challenge of opponent’s residency to state Supreme Court

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 521

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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A sitting state delegate is asking the state’s highest court to overturn a lower court ruling that would allow his primary challenger to remain on the ballot despite apparently not currently meeting residency requirements.

An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge last week dismissed Del. Gary Simmons’ (D-Anne Arundel) lawsuit challenging the residency of John Dove, a Democratic candidate for Simmons’ House seat. An attorney for is asking the Supreme Court of Maryland to …

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