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House of Delegates, District 12B

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A delegate votes on Maryland laws and the state budget in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Public safety

  • Blair L. BrannockRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Gary SimmonsDemocratic

    • Sponsored a bill requiring defibrillators in local police vehicles.In office
    • Sponsored a bill on police use of body-worn cameras.In office
    • Sponsored required literature for firearm and ammunition buyers.In office
    • Sponsored loan repayment and scholarships for correctional officers.In office

Courts & justice

  • Blair L. BrannockRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Gary SimmonsDemocratic

    • Sponsored increased penalties for vehicular manslaughter.In office
    • Sponsored wider eligibility for motions to reduce sentences.In office

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