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