2024 Maryland's 6th congressional district election
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The 2024 Maryland's 6th congressional district election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the United States Representative for Maryland's 6th congressional district, concurrently with elections for the other U.S. House districts in Maryland and the rest of the country, as well as the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Maryland, other elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will be held on May 14, 2024. The 6th district is based in western Maryland and the northwest District of Columbia exurbs and outer suburbs. It takes in all of Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties, as well as portions of Montgomery County. Cities in the district include Cumberland, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Hagerstown.[1]
The incumbent is Democrat David Trone, who was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2022. Trone was first elected in 2018, when Democratic incumbent John Delaney retired to focus on his 2020 presidential campaign. Trone is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for the U.S. Senate. A wide field of candidates have filed for the race to replace Trone, with over 15 in all. Maryland Matters remarked that both Democrats and Republicans would need to find a candidate with a wide appeal, as the 6th district is largely split between suburban and rural areas.[2]
The 6th district is considered the most competitive congressional district in the state of Maryland, despite being a moderately blue largely suburban district with a more sparsely populated rural component. While Republicans typically run up large margins in the state's Western Panhandle (Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties), the district has a slight Democratic lean due to the more heavily populated, strongly Democratic Montgomery County, and the former Republican stronghold of Frederick County, which has trended towards the Democrats in recent elections. Republicans last won the district in 2010, when long-serving Republican Roscoe Bartlett was elected to his final term; he lost re-election to Delaney in 2012 after the district became significantly more favorable to the Democratic Party during redistricting.[2] Democrat Joe Biden won the district with 53.9% of the vote in the 2020 presidential election.[3]
Democratic primary
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Candidates
Declared
- George Gluck, IT consultant and perennial candidate[4]
- Geoffrey Grammer, retired U.S. Army Colonel and physician[5]
- Ashwani Jain, former Obama administration official and candidate for governor of Maryland in 2022[6]
- Lesley Lopez, state delegate from the 39th district (2019–present)[7]
- Tekesha Martinez, mayor of Hagerstown (2023–present)[8]
- April McClain-Delaney, former deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and wife of former U.S. Representative John Delaney[9]
- Joel Martin Rubin, former vice mayor of Chevy Chase and candidate for the 8th district in 2016[10]
- Laurie-Anne Sayles, at-large Montgomery County councilor (2022–present)[11]
- Joe Vogel, state delegate from the 17th district (2023–present)[12]
- Destiny Drake West, think tank founder and former senior program specialist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development[13]
Publicly expressed interest
- Lily Qi, state delegate from the 15th district (2019–present)[14]
Withdrawn
- Mia Mason, military veteran and nominee for the 1st district in 2020[9]
- Stephen McDow, economist and businessman[9]
Declined
- Jud Ashman, mayor of Gaithersburg (2014–present)[15]
- Marilyn Balcombe, Montgomery County councilor from the 2nd district (2022–present)[16][15]
- Brian Feldman, state senator from the 15th district (2013–present)[9]
- Jan Gardner, former Frederick County Executive (2014–2022)[9]
- Emily Keller, Maryland Special Secretary of Opioid Response (2023–present) and former mayor of Hagerstown (2020–2023)[15]
- Aruna Miller, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2023–present) and candidate for this district in 2018[17]
- Craig Rice, former Montgomery County councilor from the 2nd district (2010–2022) and former state delegate from the 15th district (2007–2010)[16][15]
- David Trone, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate)[18]
- Brad Young, Frederick County Council President (2022–present)[19]
- Karen Lewis Young, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present)[19]
Endorsements
Ashwani Jain
Lesley Lopez
- State cabinet officials
- Gloria Lawlah, former Maryland Secretary of Aging (2007–2015) and state senator for the 26th district (1991–2007)[14]
- State legislators
- Pamela Beidle, state senator for the 23nd district (2019–present)[14]
- Sarah Elfreth, state senator for the 30th district (2019–present)[14]
- Dawn Gile, state senator for the 33rd district (2023–present)[14]
- Nancy King, Majority Leader of the Maryland Senate (2020–present) from the 39th district (2007–present)[14]
- 24 state delegates[14]
- Organizations
Joe Vogel
- U.S. representatives
- Becca Balint, VT-AL (2023–present)[23]
- Robert Garcia, CA-42 (2023–present)[24]
- Linda Sánchez, CA-38 (2003–present)[25]
- Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present)[26]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[26]
- Local officals
- Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston, Texas (2010–2016) and president of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund[27]
- Organizations
Destiny Drake West
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Geoffrey Grammer (D) | $238,982[a] | $83,988 | $154,995 |
| Lesley Lopez (D) | $104,349 | $54,622 | $49,727 |
| Tekesha Martinez (D) | $151,070 | $38,032 | $113,038 |
| Joel Martin Rubin (D) | $86,740 | $36,415 | $50,325 |
| Laurie-Anne Sayles (D) | $27,059 | $13,652 | $13,407 |
| Joe Vogel (D) | $252,813 | $93,374 | $159,439 |
| Destiny Drake West (D) | $8,500 | $5,851 | $2,924 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[32] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Geoffrey Grammer |
Lesley Lopez |
Tekesha Martinez |
April McClain- Delaney |
Joel Martin Rubin |
Joe Vogel |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMG Research[A] | November 14–17, 2023 | 300 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 3% | 3% | 6% | 5% | 1% | 3% | 5% | 74% |
Republican primary
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Candidates
Declared
- Dan Cox, former state delegate from the 4th district (2019–2023) and nominee for Governor of Maryland in 2022[33]
- Chris Hyser, retired state trooper[4]
- Mariela Roca, medical logistics specialist, U.S. Air Force veteran, and candidate for this district in 2022[4]
- Tom Royals, business development manager and former U.S. Navy officer[34]
- Brenda Thiam, former state delegate from district 2B (2020–2023)[14]
Formed exploratory committee
- Neil Parrott, former state delegate from district 2A (2015–2023) and nominee for this district in 2020 and 2022[35]
Publicly expressed interest
- David Brinkley, former Maryland Secretary of Budget and Management (2015–2023), Minority Leader of the Maryland Senate (2013–2015) from the 4th district (1995–2015), and candidate for this district in 2012[9]
Withdrawn
- Heath Barnes, burgess[c] of Woodsboro (2021–present) (endorsed Thiam)[36]
- Todd Puglisi, grocery store clerk and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[37]
Declined
- Jason Buckel, Minority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2021–present) from district 1B (2015–present)[38]
- Michael Hough, former state senator from the 4th district (2015–2023) and nominee for Frederick County Executive in 2022[15]
- J. Charles Smith III, Frederick County State's Attorney (2007–present)[39]
Debates and forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn | ||||||||||
| Heath Barnes |
Chris Hyser |
Todd Puglisi |
Mariela Roca |
Tom Royals |
Brenda Thiam | |||||
| 1[40] | Sept 20, 2023 | Upper Montgomery Republican Women's Club |
David Bossie | YouTube | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Heath Barnes (R)[d] | $13,037 | $6,340 | $6,697 |
| Chris Hyser (R) | $49,732[e] | $10,161 | $39,571 |
| Mariela Roca (R) | $100,775 | $85,889 | $14,912 |
| Tom Royals (R) | $160,383 | $57,846 | $102,537 |
| Neil Parrott (R) | $34,638 | $57,084 | $0 |
| Brenda Thiam (R) | $24,221[f] | $13,491 | $10,730 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[32] | |||
Third-party candidates
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Candidates
Declared
- Jason "Mr. J" Johnson (Independent), member of the Frederick County Board of Education (2020–present)[41]
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[43] | Likely D | September 27, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[44] | Likely D | September 15, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[45] | Likely D | October 4, 2023 |
| Elections Daily[46] | Safe D | October 5, 2023 |
| CNalysis[47] | Very Likely D | November 16, 2023 |
Notes
- Partisan clients
- ^ Poll sponsored by U.S. Term Limits. Joe Vogel has signed the group's term-limit pledge.
References
- ^ "Our District". Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan (May 10, 2023). "Risks and opportunities for both parties as race to replace Trone ramps up". Maryland Matters. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts". Daily Kos. September 29, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c Marshall, Ryan (June 1, 2023). "Lopez, McDow join District 6 congressional race". Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Jacoby, Ceoli (August 30, 2023). "Former gubernatorial candidate Jain files to run for Congress". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Ford, William J.; Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (October 3, 2023). "Political Notes: Updates in the races for U.S. Senate, 6th District". Maryland Matters. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Ford, William J.; Kurtz, Josh (June 1, 2023). "Political notes: Lopez enters congressional fray, Hoyer backs Alsobrooks, District 17 developments, a senior lobbyist departs, and more". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ Ford, William J.; Kurtz, Josh (July 12, 2023). "Political notes: Hagerstown mayor to run for 6th District seat, O's advocacy in D.C." Maryland Matters. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Bixby, Ginny; Peck, Louis (October 25, 2023). "April McClain Delaney ends months of speculation, declares for District 6 congressional seat". MoCo360. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (July 24, 2023). "District 6 congressional race is developing slowly". Maryland Matters. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (August 10, 2023). "Political notes: MoCo councilmember joins congressional race, a tribute to Cardin with oysters, and endorsement watch". Maryland Matters. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Marans, Daniel (May 8, 2023). "Joe Vogel Is Running To Be The Second Gen Z Member Of Congress". HuffPost. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ Gaines, Danielle E.; Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (June 28, 2023). "Political notes: More candidates in Dist. 6, as the lobbying world turns, MML honorees, personnel news and more". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Bixby, Ginny; Peck, Louis (July 25, 2023). "Political Notes: New faces join race for 6th Congressional District". MoCo360. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (May 10, 2023). "Risks and opportunities for both parties as race to replace Trone ramps up". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Rubashkin, Jacob (February 13, 2023). "Maryland Senate & House: Chesapeake Churn". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Bixby, Ginny (June 13, 2023). "Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller indicates she won't run for 6th Congressional District seat". MoCo360. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Pathe, Simone. "Rep. David Trone announces campaign for Senate in Maryland". CNN. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Marshall, Ryan (May 16, 2023). "Little interest in Frederick County so far for 6th District congressional seat". The Frederick News-Post. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Jain for Congress https://jainforcongress.com/. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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- ^ "Joel Rubin". JStreetPAC. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Janfaza, Rachel (October 24, 2023). "Meet the Gen Z Candidates Running for Congress in 2024". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Baker, Tamela; Weigharten, Dwight A. (January 15, 2024). "Political Notebook: Legislative delegation chooses leadership, more candidates file". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "CHC BOLD PAC Endorses New Slate of Latino Candidates". www.boldpac.com. September 29, 2023. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Kravis, Isabelle (June 29, 2023). "Maryland: Two gay congressmen endorse Joe Vogel for Congress". Washington Blade. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Joe Vogel for Congress; Would Be First LGBTQ+ Person Elected to Congress from Maryland". LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Election 2024 Endorsements". MoCo360. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "Equality PAC Endorses Set of 3 LGBTQ Congressional Candidates". Equality PAC. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh; Gaines, Danielle E. (January 9, 2024). "Political notes: Dominguez on his decision to switch races, Hoyer to file for re-election, Dist. 6 news and new House leaders". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Candidates for Common Good". Vote Common Good. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 Election United States House - Maryland 6th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ Bixby, Ginny (October 30, 2023). "Dan Cox announces run for Maryland Sixth Congressional District". MoCo360. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (July 19, 2023). "Political notes: 6th district GOP field is growing, O'Malley portraits unveiled". Maryland Matters. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ Bixby, Ginny (September 21, 2023). "Republican hopefuls for Maryland's Sixth Congressional District largely agree on national security, parental involvement in school curriculum". MoCo360. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ Jacoby, Ceoli (January 2, 2024). "Woodsboro burgess suspends campaign for Congress". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Jacoby, Ceoli (October 19, 2023). "Vogel leads Democrats, Royals leads Republicans in District 6 fundraising, FEC reports show". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
Republican Todd Puglisi of Gaithersburg, who had been campaigning for the House seat, told the News-Post on Thursday that he dropped out of the race.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (November 8, 2023). "Md. congressional district used to lots of political spending hasn't seen much so far". Maryland Matters. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
On the GOP side, Del. Jason C. Buckel (R-Allegany), the House minority leader in Annapolis, who has considered the race in both 2022 and this year, told Maryland Matters on Tuesday that he will not be a candidate.
- ^ Bienasz, Gabrielle (July 10, 2023). "Frederick County state's attorney becomes president of national group". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (September 21, 2023). "GOP candidates bash Biden in first forum for Trone's congressional seat". Maryland Matters. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ^ Jacoby, Ceoli (November 6, 2023). "Frederick County school board member launches campaign for Md. 6th District". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Candidate Listing". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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External links
- Official campaign websites
- Dan Cox (R) for Congress
- George Gluck (D) for Congress
- Geoffrey Grammer (D) for Congress
- Chris Hyser (R) for Congress
- Ashwani Jain (D) for Congress
- Jason Johnson (I) for Congress
- Lesley Lopez (D) for Congress
- Tekesha Martinez (D) for Congress
- April McClain-Delaney (D) for Congress
- Mariela Roca (R) for Congress
- Tom Royals (R) for Congress
- Joel Rubin (D) for Congress
- Laurie-Anne Sayles (D) for Congress
- Brenda Thiam (R) for Congress
- Joe Vogel (D) for Congress
- Destiny Drake West (D) for Congress
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