Marcus B. Simon is a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing District 13 . Born July 1, 1970, in Austin, Texas, he is a lifelong Fairfax County resident, Jewish, married to Rachel Anne Goldstein, with two children, Emily and Zachary. A practicing attorney and U.S. Army veteran , he provided legal support post-9/11 at Ft. McNair. Notable achievements include pioneering Virginia legislation banning 3D-printed guns and ghost guns, advancing secure firearm storage laws for homes with minors, and sponsoring a gun violence prevention license plate. He has served as Minority Caucus Secretary , Chair of the Public Safety Committee and Civil Subcommittee, and Member of the Code Commission.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- JD, Washington College of Law, American University

- BA, Middle East Studies/Journalism, New York University

Political Experience:

- Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, District 13 ; District 53

- Candidate, Virginia House of Delegates, District 13

- Staff roles: Legislative aide to Delegate James M. Scott ; staff for Fairfax County Supervisor/Chairman Katherine K. Hanley

- Key committees/roles: Chair, Public Safety Committee; Chair, Civil Subcommittee; former Chair, Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee; Member, Virginia State Bar

- Community service: Former Chair, Fairfax County Advisory Social Services Board; Vice Chair, Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority; Chairman, Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce ; Fairfax County Bipartisan Election Process Improvement Commission.