Former Representative David Trone, a Democrat from Maryland, lost his bid to return to Congress after investing over $25 million of his personal wealth in the race against incumbent Democrat April McClain Delaney. Delaney won the primary election held on June 24, 2026, in a costly contest that saw more than $32 million spent by both candidates. Delaney, who previously served in the Biden administration, spent at least $7 million of her own funds to secure her position. The primary was characterized by minimal policy differences between the candidates, although Trone criticized Delaney for her past vote on the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of certain illegal immigrants. Maryland's Democratic establishment, including Governor Wes Moore and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, endorsed Delaney, while Trone received support from the state's largest teachers union. Both candidates reside outside the district they contested, which spans from rural areas to suburban regions. The district has shown competitive political dynamics, with President Donald Trump narrowly losing it in the 2024 election.
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David Trone defeated by April McClain Delaney in Maryland primary
David Trone lost the Democratic primary in Maryland to incumbent April McClain Delaney, who spent at least $7 million of her own funds in the race. The primary, held on June 24, 2026, was one of the most expensive in the cycle, with over $32 million spent by both candidates. Delaney received significant support from Maryland's Democratic establishment.
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David Trone defeated by April McClain Delaney in Maryland primary