27 House Democrats back Trone in tight Maryland Senate race.
House Democrats Rally Behind Rep. David Trone in Maryland Senate Race
More than two dozen House Democrats are throwing their support behind Rep. David Trone (D-MD) in the Maryland Senate race, providing an early boost for the lawmaker in what promises to be a highly competitive primary next year.
“From the moment I got to Congress, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work on the biggest issues facing our nation. I couldn’t be more honored to have the support of these progressive leaders,” Trone said in a statement. “In the Senate, I’ll be ready on day one to continue to lead the fight to bring people together and create lasting, progressive change.”
The endorsement letter, sent out by Trone’s campaign on Monday morning, features an impressive list of supporters, including high-profile names such as Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), who is also running for Senate in California, Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH), chairwoman of the New Democrat Coalition, and Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX), who is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in Texas. The list encompasses Democrats from progressive districts to key battleground states.
Party Support for Trone in a Crowded Field
This slate of endorsements signals strong party support for Trone in a crowded field of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) next year. Trone has emerged as an early front-runner in the race, alongside Angela Alsobrooks, who has also garnered several high-profile endorsements in her primary bid.
Trone has made a commitment to fund a significant portion of his campaign with his own money. According to filings with the Federal Election Commission, the House Democrat raised an impressive $9.8 million during the second quarter of 2024, with the majority coming from a personal loan. His campaign spent approximately $4.7 million during the same period, leaving him with $5.3 million cash on hand.
Meanwhile, Alsobrooks has raised $1.7 million since launching her bid in May, according to second-quarter fundraising reports. The Prince George’s County executive reported spending $395,701, finishing the quarter with $1.3 million cash on hand.
Sen. Ben Cardin announced in early May that he would not seek reelection in the Old Line State, opening up his seat for the first time since 2006. At least five Democrats, including Trone and Alsobrooks, have entered the race to succeed Cardin, which is expected to be a solidly Democratic seat.
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