Overview
- The state’s primary on Tuesday, June 23 is determining key Democratic nominees that in many districts will effectively set November’s general‑election lineups.
- The 6th District features a costly rematch between Rep. April McClain Delaney and David Trone, who has loaned his campaign about $25 million while McClain Delaney has spent more than $7 million.
- A 24‑candidate Democratic scramble in the 5th District seeks to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer and has seen heavy outside spending, endorsements for Adrian Boafo and large self‑funding from Quincy Bareebe.
- Officials had to resend some mail ballots after a vendor error caused voters to receive the wrong party ballot and the state elections administrator publicly rejected President Donald Trump’s false claim that Gov. Wes Moore ordered the mailings.
- A large share of votes were cast early or by mail — roughly 228,000 Democratic and 67,000 Republican ballots had been cast before Election Day — and the AP will wait to declare winners until counts make further changes impossible.