3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Simmons, Blair L. Brannock and Timothy McGarrahan. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gary Simmons (Democratic), Blair L. Brannock (Republican), Timothy McGarrahan (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B; Gary Simmons is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Also filed but not printing: Timothy McGarrahan (withdrawn), Timothy McGarrahan (withdrawn), per the State Board of Elections. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Gary Simmons, is on the ballot.
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Gary Simmons is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Gary Simmons is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was listed on the State Board of Elections' candidate filing as of September 8, 2026.
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Blair L. Brannock is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Resident of Brooklyn Park, age 49, who works as an auditor, per Baltimore Sun. Holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Baltimore, per Baltimore Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Timothy McGarrahan is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Simmons, Blair L. Brannock and Timothy McGarrahan. Candidate information follows official Anne Arundel County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 12B election in Maryland?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Anne Arundel County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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