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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 12B · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates represent their local districts in the state legislature by proposing, debating, and voting on laws that impact public education, healthcare, and transportation. They work alongside the state Senate to pass Maryland’s annual budget and determine how tax dollars are allocated to community services and infrastructure projects. This office is vital because delegates shape the statewide policies and spending priorities that directly influence the daily lives of all residents.
View all candidates in this raceGeonta L. Simmons is a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and a member of Gen Z running for the Anne Arundel County Council to represent District 1. Raised in a working-class household in Brooklyn Park, Simmons has been active in local Democratic leadership, currently serving as an appointed member of the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee for District 12B. He holds a degree in Policy, Politics & International Policy from the University of Baltimore and is pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration. Simmons advocates for a proactive approach to public safety, significant economic investment in underserved North County communities, and addressing the affordable housing crisis. His platform emphasizes his identity as a "District 1 story," focusing on his experiences with neurodiversity (ADHD) and his commitment to being a voice for communities he describes as historically neglected.
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“District 1 is home to some of Anne Arundel County’s most resilient, yet underserved, communities—communities that continue to raise serious concerns about crime and public safety. Your voices have not gone unheard.”
“As a member of Gen Z, I know firsthand the challenges of the affordable housing crisis. Too many young adults graduate college with degrees that don’t guarantee them jobs, only to face a housing market that is out of reach.”
“We can’t arrest our way out of systemic issues. We must invest in prevention, intervention, and opportunity—especially for young Black men, who are too often left behind.”
“Abandoned and decaying buildings have become an all-too-familiar sight, while thriving areas like Severna Park and Annapolis have consistently received their share of the budget. Now, it’s District 1’s turn.”
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Public Safety
Simmons advocates for a 21st-century vision for safety that moves beyond just policing to include prevention, intervention, and youth opportunity.
“We must invest in prevention, intervention, and opportunity... increased funding for trusted community programs like the Boys and Girls Club, expanded after-school and sports initiatives, and PAID summer internships.”
Economic Development
He aims to revitalize North County by attracting investors and addressing food deserts, specifically citing the closure of local grocery stores.
“As your next councilman, I will fight tirelessly to attract investors and economic stakeholders to our district... The closure of businesses like the Lidl grocery in Brooklyn Park has left residents without reliable access to fresh fruits and produce.”
Affordable Housing
Simmons views housing as a human right and wants to address the rising costs that price out seniors, families, and young graduates.
“As your next Councilman, I will make affordable housing a top priority. Housing is a human right, not a privilege.”
“As your next councilman, I will champion a 21st-century vision for public safety—one that includes increased funding for trusted community programs”
Source“I will fight tirelessly to attract investors and economic stakeholders to our district.”
Source“As your next Councilman, I will make affordable housing a top priority.”
Source“expanded after-school and sports initiatives, and PAID summer internships that give young people hands-on experience”
Source“I will work hand in hand with both the public and private sectors to bring much-needed resources and opportunity to District 1.”
Source“Yes, effective and accountable policing is a part of that solution—but it cannot be the whole solution. We can’t arrest our way out of systemic issues.”
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