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Maryland Democrats select nominees for US House races
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Primary elections are underway in Maryland and Utah, with key races determining nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives and gubernatorial contests. In Maryland, Democrats are selecting candidates for several House seats, including a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer, while Republicans are choosing their nominee to challenge incumbent Governor Wes Moore. Ed Hale leads GOP fundraising for the Maryland governor's race. Utah Democrats are also voting in primaries for House seats, with a particular focus on the 1st Congressional District, now considered favorable to Democrats after redistricting.
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8 p.m. EDTMaryland poll closing time
Who's Involved
Steny Hoyer
Retiring U.S. Representative from Maryland
Wes Moore
Incumbent Governor of Maryland
Ed Hale
Republican gubernatorial candidate in Maryland and owner of the Baltimore Blast
Blake Moore
Incumbent not seeking reelection in Utah's 1st Congressional District
Maryland Democrats
Party selecting nominees for U.S. House races and governor
Maryland Republicans
Party selecting nominee for governor
Utah Democrats
Party vying for nominations in House races
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Key facts
Primary elections are being held in Maryland and Utah.
Maryland Democrats are selecting nominees for U.S. House races.
A crowded Democratic primary is underway to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Maryland Republicans are choosing their nominee for governor.
Ed Hale is leading in fundraising among Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidates.
Polls in Maryland close at 8 p.m. EDT.
Utah voters are participating in House primary elections.
The 1st Congressional District in Utah is a key focus.
The 1st Congressional District in Utah is now considered favorable to Democrats after redistricting.
Incumbent Blake Moore is not seeking reelection in Utah's 1st Congressional District.
Primary elections are taking place in Maryland and Utah, with voters deciding on nominees for U.S. House races and gubernatorial contests. In Maryland, Democrats are selecting their candidates for several U.S. House seats. A significant focus is the crowded primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer, who is retiring. Simultaneously, Maryland Republicans are choosing their nominee for governor, who will face incumbent Governor Wes Moore in the general election. Among the Republican gubernatorial candidates, Ed Hale, owner of the Baltimore Blast, is leading in fundraising. Polls in Maryland are set to close at 8 p.m. EDT.
In Utah, voters are participating in House primary elections. A key race is in the 1st Congressional District, which has been redrawn and is now considered favorable to Democrats. The incumbent, Blake Moore, is not seeking reelection in this district. Democrats in Utah are vying for nominations in these House races.
These primaries set the stage for the general election contests. The outcomes will determine who challenges incumbent Governor Wes Moore in Maryland and which candidates will compete for the newly competitive House seat in Utah's 1st Congressional District, among other races.
↳ Why This Matters
Primary elections are taking place in Maryland and Utah, with voters deciding on nominees for U.S. House races and gubernatorial contests. In Maryland, Democrats are selecting their candidates for several U.S. House seats. A significant focus is the crowded primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer, who is retiring. Simultaneously, Maryland Republicans are choosing their nominee for governor, who will face incumbent Governor Wes Moore in the general election. Among the Republican gubernatorial candidates, Ed Hale, owner of the Baltimore Blast, is leading in fundraising. Polls in Maryland are set to close at 8 p.m. EDT.
Frequently asked questions
Maryland has heavily partisan districts, meaning the primary election often determines the likely winner of the general election for its congressional seats.
There are 24 Democratic candidates, including former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn, former Hoyer field director Adrian Boafo, progressive attorney Wala Blegay, and self-funded candidate Quincy Bareebe.
Former Democratic Rep. David Trone is challenging the incumbent, Democratic Rep. April McClain Delaney, for the seat.
Nine candidates are competing, including Dan Cox, who leans further right and has ties to Donald Trump, and Ed Hale, a retired banking executive who switched parties.
What Happens Next
01Results of the primary elections will be announced.
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