John Calvin Dove, Jr. v. Gary Simmons, et al.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland affirmed the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County's judgment disqualifying John Calvin Dove, Jr. from the ballot for State Delegate from District 12B in the June 2026 primary election. The Court ordered that costs be paid by the appellant and directed that the mandate issue forthwith, stating that a full opinion would follow.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Maryland affirmed the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County's judgment disqualifying Dove from the ballot for State Delegate from District 12B.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County's judgment disqualifying John Calvin Dove, Jr. from the ballot should be affirmed.

Disposition

affirmed