 His current district has Obama at just 40%, while the newly redrawn district has Obama at 56%.In November, his Chief of Staff, Bud Otis, was reportedly soliciting the support of Maryland Republicans to run for his seat should he decide to retire.On November 30, 2011 "Roll Call" reported that Brinkley will run for Maryland's 6th congressional district and, “if necessary,” will primary Bartlett, according to his friend and supporter, state Delegate LeRoy Myers.