"Trone Enters Maryland Senate Race as Hogan Declines, Cardin's Retirement Looms"

Maryland Rep. David Trone has announced his candidacy for the Senate, joining a competitive Democratic primary for the seat of retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. Trone, who has self-funded his previous campaigns, could bring significant personal resources to the race. Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando launched his bid earlier this week, and other big names like Rep. Jamie Raskin could also be in the mix for the Democratic nomination. The general election isn’t likely to be competitive in a state that President Joe Biden carried by 33 points in 2020.