Democrats field candidates in every legislative race in Maryland for the first time since 1974

By: Rhiannon Evans

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 504

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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For the first time in more than a half-century, Maryland Democrats say they have fielded a candidate for every legislative seat in the state this fall, part of a “compete everywhere” strategy that hopes to capitalize on dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.

Republican legislators in the State House Wednesday did not appear fazed by the competition, saying they did not know how seriously the Democratic challengers should be taken in deep-red legislative districts.

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