Gary Simmons
Gary Simmons (Democratic Party) is a member of theMaryland House of Delegates, representingDistrict 12B. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Simmons (Democratic Party) ran for election to theMaryland House of Delegates to representDistrict 12B. He won in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.
Biography
Gary Simmons was born inSavannah, Georgia, and lives inMaryland. Simmons earned a B.S. in political science and criminal justice from Tuskegee University in 1990. His career experience includes working for the board of elections inSuffolk County, New York, the Suffolk County Probation Office, and theUnited States Attorney’s Office (New York Eastern District). After moving to Maryland in 2006, Simmons worked as a special police officer with the U.S. Department of Defense. He was also a captain at the U.S. Publishing Office in Washington, D.C. Simmons retired in 2017.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Simmons was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Simmons was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2022
See also: Maryland House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B
Gary Simmons defeatedAshley Arias in the general election for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gary Simmons (D) | 55.4 | 5,856 |
 | Ashley Arias (R) | 44.4 | 4,692 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 20 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 10,568 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B
Gary Simmons defeatedDaniel McGinty andJeff Garcia in the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary Simmons | 34.7 | 829 |
| Daniel McGinty | 33.9 | 809 | ||
 | Jeff Garcia | 31.4 | 751 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 2,389 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ned Carey (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B
Ashley Arias defeatedDavid Buchanan,Victor Henderson, andRonald Imbragulio Sr. in the Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Arias | 38.1 | 505 |
| David Buchanan | 36.6 | 485 | ||
| Victor Henderson | 16.2 | 214 | ||
| Ronald Imbragulio Sr. | 9.1 | 121 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,325 | ||
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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 House of Delegates District 12B | Won general | $40,804 | $21,870 |
| Grand total | $40,804 | $21,870 | ||
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2024
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Maryland House of Delegates District 12B | Officeholder Maryland House of Delegates District 12B | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - | Maryland House of Delegates District 12B 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
