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Rep. April McClain Delaney wins bitter primary to keep her Maryland House seat

Trone challenged McClain Delaney for his former seat but lost the Democratic primary.

Rep. April McClain Delaney wins bitter primary to keep her Maryland House seat
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April McClain Delaney won a costly Democratic primary for Maryland’s 6th District, defeating former Rep. David Trone’s bid to return to Congress. The race drew $23 million in TV spending and featured disputes over President Trump, campaign money and immigration.

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David Trone Former U.S. Representative (D-MD)
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David Trone
Former U.S. Representative (D-MD)

Former representative and Democratic primary challenger

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Democratic primary winner for Maryland’s 6th District

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose immigration enforcement is discussed in connection with the primary

Angela D. Alsobrooks
D · MD · SEN

Maryland senator who defeated Trone in the 2024 Senate primary

John K. Delaney
Former U.S. Representative (D-MD)

Former representative and McClain Delaney’s husband

ALSO MENTIONED  Wes Moore, Maryland governor who backed McClain Delaney

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April McClain Delaney Wins Maryland 6th District Democratic Primary

April McClain Delaney defeated former Rep. David Trone in the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 6th District; Trone was seeking to return to Congress. Center outlets report the result, with coverage also placing it among other Maryland races or noting campaign spending and party disputes. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trone’s personal spending and unsuccessful comeback bid.

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