Come November the newly-drawn maps assigned this year by the Maryland General Assembly may set up some historically blue congressional districts to trend purple.
Career foreign service officer David Harden and former state delegate and federal lobbyist Heather Mizeur both believe they can beat Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Harris in the fall.
Despite their single-digit poll numbers, Robin Ficker, Ralph Jaffe and Joe Werner remain undeterred, resolute and fearless however unlikely it is their candidacies will bloom past the July 19 primary.
Evidence-based policy evangelist Jon Baron has dedicated his career to convincing federal lawmakers to implement well-researched social programs. Now, the former nonprofit executive and Clinton administration official wants to do the same as Maryland's next governor.
Poll respondents — both undecided and those who had made up their mind — said they knew very little about the candidates’ qualifications. Many said endorsements, literature and likability will determine their vote.