November 10th 2024.
In the United States, on October 5th, Democratic candidate April Delaney spoke at a meet and greet event in Frederick, Maryland for her run in the 2024 congressional election. People could listen live to WTOP's coverage of the race on 103.5 FM, and they could also visit WTOP's Election 2024 page for more thorough coverage. Additionally, more information on the election results in Maryland could be found by clicking here.
In Baltimore, Democrat April McClain Delaney won a closely contested U.S. House seat in one of Maryland's most competitive congressional races. The focus of the race was on issues such as reproductive rights and the economy. The 6th Congressional District, which covers both rural areas of Maryland and affluent suburbs of Washington D.C., was not called until four days after Election Day.
McClain Delaney, who declared victory on Friday, expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in her by the voters. She stated that her campaign's message has been clear from the start - it's time for leaders who prioritize common sense and unity over politics, and who defend our freedoms and values. As a mother of four daughters and with her husband's previous representation of the district, McClain Delaney heavily focused on issues affecting women. She promised to protect reproductive rights, especially in light of the Supreme Court's recent decision to leave abortion decisions to individual states.
McClain Delaney, who is 60 years old and previously worked in the Biden administration's Department of Commerce, has spent much of her career advocating for children's safety online. She also painted her opponent, Republican Neil Parrott, as an extreme conservative. Coming from a family of potato farmers in Idaho, she believed that she could bring the needs of working families to the forefront in Washington. In a recent interview, she stated that it's time to move past the divisive and toxic partisanship that is tearing the country apart.
Parrott, who is 54 years old and was running for the seat for the third time, often avoided discussing his stance on abortion. Despite having publicly expressed his anti-abortion beliefs during his time in the Maryland State House, he preferred to focus on issues such as inflation, the economy, and illegal immigration - all of which are often touted by Republican leaders like President-elect Donald Trump. Parrott also criticized McClain Delaney for living outside of the district, claiming that she was out of touch with the struggles of everyday Americans. However, it is important to note that U.S. House members are only required to live in the state they represent.
After the race was called, Parrott did not immediately respond to requests for comment. McClain Delaney, on the other hand, used personal funds to support her campaign and outspent her opponent. She also received endorsements from influential Democrats such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin. In a last-minute attempt to gain more voters, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise visited western Maryland and showed his support for Parrott, calling him an engineer who knows how to break the gridlock in Washington. However, McClain Delaney appeared in a Washington suburb alongside Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and emphasized the importance of strengthening the Democratic presence in Congress, especially as Republicans were trying to hold onto their slim majority.
The 6th District's seat was previously held by David Trone, who ran for Senate but lost to Angela Alsobrooks in the Democratic primary earlier this year. Alsobrooks went on to win the Senate election, becoming the first Black candidate from Maryland to do so. It is worth noting that the 6th District has not always been favorable towards Democrats. Republican Roscoe Bartlett held the seat for 20 years before John Delaney, McClain Delaney's husband, won it in 2012 following a redistricting move that benefited Democrats.
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