Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
McClain Delaney, Ficker Win Maryland 6th Primaries With 43.6% and 42.6%
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24

McClain Delaney, Ficker Win Maryland 6th Primaries With 43.6% and 42.6%

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24

Summary

  • April McClain Delaney won the Democratic primary with 17,852 votes, or 43.6%, defeating former Representative David Trone, who took 37.4%.
  • Robin Ficker captured the Republican primary with 14,251 votes, or 42.6%, ahead of Chris Burnett at 37.4%, according to AP-called results.
  • McClain Delaney built her edge in the district's two biggest vote centers, carrying Montgomery County by 12 points and Frederick County by 6, while Trone led Washington and Allegany.
  • Ficker's path ran through the western counties, including a 22-point win in Allegany, while Burnett carried Montgomery by 7 points.
  • Cook Political Report rates Maryland's 6th District Solidly Democratic, leaving McClain Delaney with a strong advantage in November.

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