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Maryland Rep. Trone Launches 2024 Senate Bid

Published MAY 4 2023

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The Facts

On Thursday, Democratic US Rep. David Trone, who represents Maryland's 6th Congressional District, announced he would run for the Senate seat of retiring fellow Democrat Ben Cardin, who has held the seat since 2006.
The Associated Press
Trone, who won his congressional seat in 2018 and has been re-elected twice, has described himself as "a progressive through and through.”
Politico
Trone, who spent more than $12M of his own money as part of his midterm re-election last year, has focused his service on opioid addiction, mental health, medical research, and criminal justice reform.
The Hill
He is also co-founder and co-owner of Maryland-based alcohol chain Total Wine & More and reported between $40-$150M in assets as part of a financial disclosure in 2021.
Axios
In addition to Trone, Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando and philosopher Jerome Segal have also declared they’re running for the seat.
USA Today
Maryland hasn't elected a Republican to the Senate since 1980 and only has one Republican in its eight-member House delegation.
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Democratic narrative

Democrats have a strong pool of candidates vying to succeed Cardin, and former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision not to run has left a void on the other side. So compared to other states, it should be relatively easy for Democrats to retain the Maryland seat in 2024.

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Republican narrative

Every Democratic retirement is an opportunity for Republicans to turn the thin margin in the Senate in their favor, and they should be able to find a viable candidate that will better represent the people of Maryland than any Democrat or a moderate like Hogan. Don't count this as a Democratic win just yet.

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