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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 5 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
A U.S. Representative serves as your district's voice in Congress, where they vote on federal laws, national budgets, and policies that impact daily life. They are responsible for securing federal funding for local infrastructure and helping residents resolve issues with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office matters because it ensures your community’s specific needs and priorities are represented in the national government.
View all candidates in this raceKenneth "Kenny" Simons is a Democratic candidate running for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. He positions himself as a representative of a "new generation of leadership" for a moment he believes demands "real fighters" rather than "political performers." Simons highlights his experience serving alongside and learning from respected leaders on Capitol Hill during historic moments, suggesting this has prepared him to lead. His campaign is centered on the principle that "People are the Priority," with a specific focus on protecting federal workers from political instability. He has publicly advocated for the fair treatment of TSA officers and other federal employees, arguing they should not be used as pawns in political games or forced to work without pay. Simons often frames his candidacy as a movement powered by people to bring "new energy" to the district.
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I’ve served alongside and learned from some of the most respected leaders in Congress during historic moments on Capitol Hill. I’ve seen leadership up close. And I’ve seen the difference between real fighters and political performers.
The people who protect us should not be caught in political games. The next time you are in line, pause for a second. Before the frustration. Before the complaints. Just say thank you. Because showing up without a paycheck is not just commitment. It is sacrifice.
This is not a moment for politics as usual. Our future is at stake. It’s time for a new generation of leadership. I’m ready.
The campaign starts now. New energy. New leadership. A movement powered by people. People are the Priority.
Source: kennysimons.com
Federal Workers Rights
Simons advocates for the protection of federal employees, specifically criticizing instances where TSA officers are forced to work without pay due to political disputes.
“The people who protect us should not be caught in political games... To every TSA officer: We see you. We stand with you. And you deserve better than this.”
Government Leadership
He calls for a shift away from traditional political performances toward a more authentic, people-focused leadership style.
“New energy. New leadership. A movement powered by people. People are the Priority.”
External news coverage identifies Kenneth Simons as a candidate for Maryland's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is listed among several challengers for the seat that encompasses parts of Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties.
“Every day, millions of Americans pass through airport security. And every day, TSA officers are there, doing their job... The people who protect us should not be caught in political games.”
Source“Whether your experience is a long wait or you move through in minutes, their reality is the same — working without pay. While gas prices rise and bills keep coming, they still report to work.”
Source“I’ve seen the difference between real fighters and political performers. This is not a moment for politics as usual.”
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