Jim Simpson

Jim Simpson is a candidate for State Senator Primary Election in 2026 in Legislative District 11, Maryland. Running as Republican.

State Senator in Legislative District 11, Maryland

Also running: Shelly L. Hettleman.

Jim Simpson is a Republican candidate running for the Maryland State Senate to represent Legislative District 11. The Republican primary is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Simpson's previous political experience includes running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 11B in 2022. He advanced from the Republican primary in that race before being defeated in the general election. In 2020, he was a candidate in the Republican primary for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. Professionally, Simpson is a former economist and budget examiner for the White House Office of Management and Budget. He holds a Master of Arts in economics from the University of Delaware and is an author and investigative journalist.