April McClain Delaney

In the 2024 House race for MD-6, April McClain Delaney (D) won with 53.0% of the vote, defeating Neil C. Parrott (R) who received 46.7%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. April McClain Delaney's 6.3-point lead over the runner-up showed solid but not overwhelming support.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — David J. Trone (D) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. This seat will likely stay on party watch lists as potentially competitive in future cycles.