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" DISTRICT 17: Democratic incumbents Kumar P. Barve and Luiz Simmons are top-flight legislators who know how to press for progressive programs. Mr. Barve is especially valuable as the deft House majority leader who has been chairman of the county delegation." -- The Washington Post

" In this district, voters get the opportunity to fill a vacant seat that has been held for many years by veteran legislator Michael R. Gordon. We believe Democrat Jim Gilchrist, who ran unsuccessfully in 2002, deserves that chance. He is well-versed on how state government works and has been active in civic affairs. The two Democratic incumbents seeking re-election to their House seats — Kumar P. Barve and Luiz Simmons — deserve to be sent back to Annapolis for another term. Barve is the House majority leader with connections around the state. Simmons is one of the brightest and most effective legislators in the General Assembly."-- Gazette Newspapers, October 25, 2006