Senate candidates looking to succeed Benson square off in Prince George’s forum

Del. Tiffany Alston and Kevin Ford agreed on some issues, not on others, in a candidate forum just six weeks before the June 23 Democratic primary. As the only two candidates running to succeed Sen. Joanne C. Benson, the primary could be the ticket to the Senate.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 857

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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They disagreed on some issues, were more or less in agreement on more, but one thing can be said with near certainty about the two Democrats competing to succeed retiring Sen. Joanne C. Benson (D-Prince George’s) — the June 23 primary is the currently the only thing between them and that Senate seat.

Del. Tiffany Alston (D-Prince George’s) and Kevin Ford Jr. are not just the only two Democrats running for the District 24 Senate …

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