2024 Maryland's 6th congressional district election
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, Garrett, and Washington counties, as well as portions of Frederick and Montgomery counties. Cities in the district include Cumberland, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Hagerstown.[1]
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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. 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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Declared
- George Gluck, IT consultant and perennial candidate[4]
- Geoffrey Grammer, psychiatrist[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]
- Ben Smilowitz, founder and executive director of Disaster Accountability Project and candidate for this district in 2022[15]
- Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (2020–present), former policy director for Michelle Obama, and candidate for Governor of Maryland in 2018[10]
Withdrawn
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 (2019–present) (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
- Organizations
- Maryland Forward Party (co-endorsement with McDow)[6]
Lesley Lopez
- State cabinet officals
- 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]
Stephen McDow (withdrawn)
- Organizations
- Maryland Forward Party (co-endorsement with Jain)[20]
Joe Vogel
- U.S. Representatives
- Becca Balint, VT-AL (2023–present)[21]
- Linda Sánchez, CA-38 (2003–present)[22]
- Mark Takano, CA-39 (2013–present)[23]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[23]
- Local officals
- Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston, Texas (2010–2016) and president of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund[24]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Geoffrey Grammer (D) | $238,982[lower-alpha 1] | $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[27] | |||
Republican primary
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Heath Barnes
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Declared
* Heath Barnes, burgess[lower-alpha 2] of Woodsboro (2021–present)[28]
- 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[28]
- 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 (decision expected by November 2023)[29]
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]
- Jason Buckel, Minority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2021–present) from district 1B (2015–present)[9]
- Dan Cox, former state delegate from the 4th district (2019–2023) and nominee for Governor of Maryland in 2022[30]
Potential
- Matthew Foldi, journalist at Washington Free Beacon and candidate for this district in 2022[15]
- Kelly Schulz, former Maryland Secretary of Commerce (2019–2022), former Maryland Secretary of Labor (2015–2019), former state delegate from the 4th district (2011–2015), and candidate for Governor of Maryland in 2022[15]
Declined
- Michael Hough, former state senator from the 4th district (2015–2023) and nominee for Frederick County Executive in 2022[15]
- Charlie Smith, Frederick County State's Attorney (2007–present)[32]
Debates and forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | |||||
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| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn | ||||||||||
| Heath Barnes |
Chris Hyser |
Todd Puglisi |
Mariela Roca |
Tom Royals |
Brenda Thiam | |||||
| 1[33] | 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) | $13,037 | $6,340 | $6,697 |
| Chris Hyser (R) | $49,732[lower-alpha 3] | $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[lower-alpha 4] | $13,491 | $10,730 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[27] | |||
Third-party candidates
Filed paperwork
- Jason "Mr. J" Johnson (Independent), member of the Frederick County Board of Education (2020–present)[34]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[35] | Likely D | September 27, 2023 |
| Elections Daily[36] | Safe D | October 5, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[37] | Likely D | September 15, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[38] | Likely D | October 4, 2023 |
Notes
- $219,709 of this total was self-funded by Grammer
- Mayor
- $33,186 of this total was self-funded by Hyser
- $13,450 of this total was self-funded by Thiam
References
- "Our District". Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bixby, Ginny; Peck, Louis (July 25, 2023). "Political Notes: New faces join race for 6th Congressional District". MoCo360. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ford, William J.; Gaines, Danielle E.; Kurtz, Josh (September 7, 2023). "Political notes: 6th District updates, personnel moves, Black Caucus members discuss issues at forum". Maryland Matters. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- Janfaza, Rachel (October 24, 2023). "Meet the Gen Z Candidates Running for Congress in 2024". Teen Vogue. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- "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.
- Kravis, Isabelle (June 29, 2023). "Maryland: Two gay congressmen endorse Joe Vogel for Congress". Washington Blade. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- "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.
- "2024 Election United States House - Maryland 6th". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved September 18, 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.
- Bixby, Ginny (September 25, 2023). "Political Notes: Republican Dan Cox still flirting with 6th district congressional run". MoCo360. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- "2024 Presidential Primary Election State Candidates List". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- "2024 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. June 8, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- "2024 House Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- "2024 House ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. June 8, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Heath Barnes (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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