Kenneth Simons
Kenneth Simons
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleGovernment affairs manager
PartyDemocratic
LocationMaryland
BackgroundGovernment affairs manager
EducationJD, University of Illinois (2017)
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Notable personal detailsKenneth “Kenny” Simons is a Democratic candidate who ran in the June 23, 2026 Maryland Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. He has worked in government affairs and public service roles, including as a government affairs manager at WSSC Water and previously as a regional director in the U.S. Senate and as a special assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Kenneth Simons is in the news as one of 24 Democrats running in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The race is part of the 2026 election cycle, with the Democratic primary set for June 23 and the general election on November 3. Coverage of the contest has focused on the crowded field and the main issues for voters, including affordability, healthcare, jobs, economic growth, and immigration.
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