County/Region: Anne Arundel County (Severna Park, Pasadena, Arnold)
House Configuration: Multi-member (3 Delegates)
Political Lean: Lean Republican
Status: Competitive
State Senate – District 31
Incumbent: Bryan Simonaire, Republican
Running Again (2026): N
Candidates
Republican
Democrat
Key Issues in District 31
- Property taxes and state spending
- Education mandates and Blueprint implementation
- Public safety
- Chesapeake Bay environmental regulation
What to Watch
District 31 remains Republican-leaning but suburban shifts make it competitive in high-turnout cycles. House races may tighten depending on candidate quality and turnout.
House of Delegates – District 31
Three at-large seats.
Candidates
Republican
- LaToya Marie Caldwell-Nkongolo – Incumbent
- Brian A. Chisholm – Incumbent
- Mike Jacobs
Democrat
Republicans have the advantage, but margins can narrow in suburban precincts.
MDBayNews Analysis
District 31 represents traditional Anne Arundel conservatism. Fiscal messaging and local school concerns will likely dominate.
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