Kenneth Simons

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland

Democrat

Kenneth Simons

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland

MD-05 Democratic nominee?

$45.0K

JUN 24, 2026

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Live Odds — MD-05 Democratic nominee?

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0.1%chance to win

$45.0K

JUN 24, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleGovernment affairs manager

PartyDemocratic

LocationMaryland

BackgroundGovernment affairs manager

EducationJD, University of Illinois (2017)

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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Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Kenneth Simons is in the news because he is one of the candidates in Maryland’s crowded 5th Congressional District race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The contest has moved through the Democratic primary and is now part of the broader 2026 election fight, with voters and campaigns focused on who will emerge from the open-seat race. Coverage has also highlighted the district’s heavy campaign activity and the possibility of future redistricting affecting Maryland’s congressional map.

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