Maryland Democrats See Bitter House Battle as Incumbent Rep. April McClain Delaney Fights Off Challenge from Former Rep. David Trone. In a closely watched contest, Rep. McClain Delaney (D-Md.) is poised to retain her seat in a blue-leaning House district in northwestern Maryland, according to the latest projections. Her challenger, former Rep. David Trone (D-Md.), who previously held the position from 2019 to 2025, is a wealthy businessman and co-owner of the Total Wine & More chain. The hard-fought battle between the two Democrats has raised questions about the state of party unity and the influence of wealth in politics.
Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) is projected to fend off a serious challenge from her predecessor, former Rep. David Trone (D-Md.), in a bitter contest between two wealthy Democrats for a blue-leaning House seat in northwestern Maryland, according to Decision Desk HQ. Trone, the Total Wine & More co-owner, previously represented the district between 2019 and 2025 before making an unsuccessful...
