Bryan Simonaire
Bryan Simonaire (Republican Party) is a member of theMaryland State Senate, representingDistrict 31. He assumed office on January 10, 2007. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Simonaire (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theMaryland State Senate to representDistrict 31. He won in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.
Simonaire began serving as the Senate minority leader in 2020. He was re-elected as minority leader in October 2021.[1]
On March 25, 2025, Simonaire announced he would not run for re-election toMaryland State Senate District 31 in 2026..[2]
Biography
Simonaire earned his B.S. in computer science from Loyola College in 1985 and his master's degree in 2005. His professional experience includes working as an engineer for Northrop Grumman.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Simonaire was assigned to the following committees:
- Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Committee
- Audit and Evaluation Committee
- Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee
2023-2024
Simonaire was assigned to the following committees:
- Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee
- Audit and Evaluation Committee
- Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Committee
2021-2022
Simonaire was assigned to the following committees:
- Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee
- Executive Nominations Committee
- Rules Committee
- Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Committee
2019-2020
Simonaire was assigned to the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Simonaire served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Education, Health & Environmental Affairs |
| •Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Simonaire served on these committees:
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| •Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area |
| •Education, Health & Environmental Affairs |
Note: Simonaire also served on the Subcommittee on Health Occupations and the Subcommittee on Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Simonaire served on these committees:
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| •Judicial Proceedings |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
Bryan Simonaire did not file for re-election.
2022
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 31
IncumbentBryan Simonaire defeatedBrian Kunkoski in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 31 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bryan Simonaire (R) | 71.3 | 32,215 |
 | Brian Kunkoski (L)  | 27.2 | 12,318 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 681 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 45,214 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeff Garcia (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 31
IncumbentBryan Simonaire advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 31 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Simonaire | 100.0 | 9,588 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 9,588 | ||
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2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 31
IncumbentBryan Simonaire defeatedScott Harman in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 31 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Simonaire (R) | 61.0 | 29,489 |
| Scott Harman (D) | 38.9 | 18,778 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 61 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 48,328 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 31
Scott Harman advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 31 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Harman | 100.0 | 5,044 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 5,044 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 31
IncumbentBryan Simonaire advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 31 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Simonaire | 100.0 | 6,200 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 6,200 | ||
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2014
Elections for theMaryland State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thefiling deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014.Anthony Scott Harman was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbentBryan Simonaire was unopposed in the Republican primary. Simonaire defeated Harman in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Bryan SimonaireIncumbent | 72.2% | 28,338 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Scott Harman | 27.8% | 10,929 | |
| Total Votes | 39,267 | |||
2010
Simonaire ran for re-election to the 31st District seat in 2010. He defeatedWilliam Capps in the primary onSeptember 14, 2010. Simonaire defeatedEdward Carey (D) in the general election onNovember 2, 2010.[6]
| Maryland State Senate, District 31 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bryan Simonaire (R) | 25,744 | 62.1% | ||
| Edward Carey (D) | 15,688 | 37.9% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Simonaire ran for District 31 of theMaryland State Senate, beating Walter Shandrowsky.[7]
Simonaire raised $149,750 for his campaign.[8]
| Maryland Senate, District 31 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bryan Simonaire (R) | 19,516 | 50.8% | ||
| Walter J. Shandrowsky (D) | 18,857 | 49.1% | ||
| Write-Ins | 28 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2022 | Maryland State Senate District 31 | Won general | $294,713 | $272,974 |
| 2018 | Maryland State Senate District 31 | Won general | $56,485 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Maryland State Senate, District 31 | Won | $49,599 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Maryland State Senate, District 31 | Won | $80,498 | N/A** |
| 2006 | Maryland State Senate, District 31 | Won | $149,750 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $631,045 | $272,974 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theMaryland State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 8.
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2023
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In 2023, theMaryland State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 10.
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2022
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In 2022, theMaryland State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 11.
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2021
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In 2021, theMaryland State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 12.
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2020
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In 2020, theMaryland State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 18.
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2019
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In 2019, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 through April 8.
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2018
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In 2018, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 10 through April 9.
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2017
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In 2017, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 11 through April 10.
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2016
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In 2016, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 13 through April 11.
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2015
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In 2015, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 13.
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2014
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In 2014, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 8 to April 7.
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2013
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In 2013, theMaryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 to April 8.
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Personal
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Simonaire is married and has seven children.[9]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑Herald Media, "Maryland Senate Republicans choose leaders," October 18, 2021
- ↑‘'Maryland Matters, "Chesterfield coming, Simonaire going, a list of our favorite things, more notes," March 28, 2025
- ↑Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for State Senate," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑Maryland State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑Follow the Money, "Simonaire's 2006 campaign contributions," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑Bryan Simonaire,Maryland State Senator(dead link)
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