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Related: About this forumMaryland: U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards said to be announcing Senate bid on Tuesday
Source: Washington Post
U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards said to be announcing Senate bid on Tuesday
By Arelis R. Hernández March 8 at 9:08 PM
U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.) plans to announce on Tuesday that she will run for the Senate seat being vacated by Barbara A. Mikulski (D), according to two Democrats familiar with her plans, setting up a potentially bruising primary fight with Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).
Van Hollen who had been considered a possible successor to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declared his intention to run for Senate last week and has already secured the endorsement of Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).
Edwards, 56, has drawn early support from national progressive organizations, who helped her oust incumbent Albert Wynn in the 2008 Democratic primary and last week announced a movement to get her to run for Senate. But it remains to be seen whether efforts by groups such as Emilys List and the Feminist Majority will be enough to offset an early funding advantage held by Van Hollen, a proven fundraiser who has $1.7 million in his campaign account.
Edwardss decision to run was confirmed by two Maryland Democrats with whom she has spoken about her plans. They asked for anonymity in order to speak candidly about what she had told them. Edwards spokesman Benjamin Gerdes said Edwards is seriously considering a run for the United States Senate and will make a decision in the coming days.
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By Arelis R. Hernández March 8 at 9:08 PM
U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.) plans to announce on Tuesday that she will run for the Senate seat being vacated by Barbara A. Mikulski (D), according to two Democrats familiar with her plans, setting up a potentially bruising primary fight with Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).
Van Hollen who had been considered a possible successor to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declared his intention to run for Senate last week and has already secured the endorsement of Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.).
Edwards, 56, has drawn early support from national progressive organizations, who helped her oust incumbent Albert Wynn in the 2008 Democratic primary and last week announced a movement to get her to run for Senate. But it remains to be seen whether efforts by groups such as Emilys List and the Feminist Majority will be enough to offset an early funding advantage held by Van Hollen, a proven fundraiser who has $1.7 million in his campaign account.
Edwardss decision to run was confirmed by two Maryland Democrats with whom she has spoken about her plans. They asked for anonymity in order to speak candidly about what she had told them. Edwards spokesman Benjamin Gerdes said Edwards is seriously considering a run for the United States Senate and will make a decision in the coming days.
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Maryland: U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards said to be announcing Senate bid on Tuesday (Original Post)
Eugene
Mar 2015
OP
It is great news for MD voters that they have an opportunity to elect the 2nd black female to the
NPolitics1979
Mar 2015
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NPolitics1979
(613 posts)1. It is great news for MD voters that they have an opportunity to elect the 2nd black female to the
United States Senate.
The Democratic Primary Race for the 2016 MD US Senate Race is going to be a 3 way race between Van Hollen,Edwards and Sarbanes assuming he jumps in. Edwards candidacy would gain momentum if Barbara Mikulski decides to endorse her.
I will actually sign up for this one.