The Baltimore Sun is reporting “Democratic Del. Terri Hill of Howard County to enter race for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings’ seat in Congress”
Delegate Hill (District 12) would join a very crowded field for the special election…others that have filed so far include:
Republicans:
- Bly, Ray
- Hawkins, Reba A.
- Matory, Liz
- Newton, William
Democrats:
- Baker, T. Dan
- Branch, Talmadge
- Carter, Anthony Sr.
- Cummings, Maya Rockeymoore
- Gonzalez, Darryl
- Gosnell, Mark Steven
- Grant, Leslie E.
- Higginbotham, F Michael
- Konka, Paul V.
- Smith, Charles U.
- Spikes, Harry
- Stokes, Charles
Keep up to date with future filings here: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/special_primary/gen_cand_lists_2020_7_ALL.html
Some important dates to remember:
- Certificates of candidacy may be filed beginning on October 30, 2019.
- The deadline for nomination papers to be filed is November 20, 2019, and the deadline for candidate withdrawal is November 22, 2019.
- The special primary election will occur on February 4, 2020, 76 days from the filing deadline.
- The special general election will occur on April 28, 2020—the same date as the state’s spring primary.
Scott E