Two wealthy Democrats spar in Maryland. David Trone and April McClain Delaney poured £27 million on ads and direct mail. They aim at each other in the Democratic primary. The primary settles who replaces Steny Hoyer’s U.S. House seat. Both were once friends, say reports. The ad war produces this one of the costliest races in the U.S. Voters in the district will elect their candidate. The race got public on 23 June 2026.
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Two rich Democrats were friends. Now they are spending millions to attack each other. - The Washington Post
Two rich Democrats were friends. Now they are spending millions to attack each other. The Washington Post
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Trone, McClain Delaney face off in $33M Maryland primary today - eciks.org
Trone, McClain Delaney face off in $33M Maryland primary today eciks.org
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Maryland to choose nominees for US House, including Rep. Steny Hoyer's successor - NBC4 Washington
Maryland to choose nominees for US House, including Rep. Steny Hoyer's successor NBC4 Washington
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Incumbent Congresswoman Slams Foe as 'Bored Billionaire' - Newser
Incumbent Congresswoman Slams Foe as 'Bored Billionaire' Newser
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On primary Election Day in Maryland, voters are deciding several highly competitive races - WTOP
On primary Election Day in Maryland, voters are deciding several highly competitive races WTOP