Maryland Democrats brace for competitive Senate primary following Cardin's retirement announcement.
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US Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has announced his retirement in 2024, opening up a competitive Democratic primary for his seat. Maryland has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 1980, and the popular former Republican Governor Larry Hogan has said he is not interested in running. Potential Democratic contenders include Angela Alsobrooks, David Trone, Johnny Olszewski, and Jamie Raskin. The primary is expected to be hotly contested, with issues such as crime, education, and reproductive rights likely to be key.
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