"Raskin considers Senate bid as Cardin's retirement sparks interest in political hopefuls"
TL;DR
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said he will "seriously investigate" a possible Senate bid this month following Sen. Ben Cardin's announcement that he wouldn't be seeking reelection. Raskin, who recently finished chemotherapy, is weighing his options and considering his role in the Democratic Party's victory and progress in the country. Several challengers have already entered the race for Cardin's seat, including Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando, former Senate candidate Jerome Segal, and Rep. David Trone (D-Md.). The open seat is rated as solid Democrat by the nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report.
- Raskin to ‘seriously investigate’ potential Senate bid over next month The Hill
- Political hopefuls announce bids to succeed retiring Sen. Ben Cardin WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore
- Raskin Says He Will Use Month of May to Decide on Senate Bid TIME
- Opinion | Ben Cardin's retirement means the Senate will lose a model leader The Washington Post
- Cardin the antidote to political cynicism | READER COMMENTARY Baltimore Sun
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