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State Senator, 11th District

Jim Simpson

Candidate for State Senator, 11th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Author; former diplomatic security officer
Lives in
Baltimore County

Former U.S. Department of State diplomatic security officer, certified pistol instructor and author; master's degree in economics from the University of Delaware. Designated as the Republican nominee by the party's central committee.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Proposes ending sanctuary policies and deporting undocumented immigrants.

    Maryland Senate District 11: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “I would also abolish Maryland's illegal sanctuary policies and send home the hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens”
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Education

Housing

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Opposes the offshore wind project.

    Maryland Senate District 11: 2026 Maryland Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · The Baltimore Banner · May 18, 2026 · thebanner.com

    “The ridiculously expensive, environmentally destructive and navigation hazard offshore wind project should be completely abandoned.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jim Simpson on them.

  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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