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The map was offered as part of a redistricting process that occurs every 10 years. In March, a judge struck down a map approved by General Assembly Democrats under which Harris’ district would have extended across the Bay Bridge into an area with more Democrat voters.
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“If you have a candidate who takes controversial positions on issues, that could have a negative impact on the turnout of members of your own party, but a positive effect on turnout of those who oppose you,” Willis said. Or it could depress turnout among other Republicans, said John Willis, a secretary of state in the administration of Democratic Gov. Cox, a state delegate, has supported Trump’s baseless theories of election fraud in 2020, questioned Maryland’s election processes, and tried to impeach Hogan over the governor’s COVID-19 mitigation measures.Ĭox’s candidacy could bring out Trump supporters who also back Harris. Harris’ race could be affected by the presence of Cox at the top of the GOP ticket. Harris has objected to the Capitol attack being called an “insurrection.” A Cox effect? 6 attack that he has “routinely and consistently rejected violent protests, whether in the case of yesterday, or last summer,” an apparent reference to racial justice demonstrations following the 2020 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. My hunch is a lot of attitudes are already locked in.” The 1st District has been pretty consistent in its voting patterns. “There are individual dynamics for every race, but midterm elections so often are a function of party ID. “I’m a little bit skeptical that they will pay a price,” said Flavio Hickel Jr., an assistant political science professor at Washington College in Chestertown. It’s not clear whether voters will punish Harris or other Republicans who attended the White House meeting with Trump in advance of Jan. In 2013, he held a “Bring your own Gun” fundraiser, inviting participants to take target practice. Harris, a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus, has earned high marks from the National Rifle Association for his gun rights votes. Andy Harris, talks July 28, 2022, with Claiborne Stubbs, Cecil County Republican Central Committee member, at the county fair.
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In response, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a new rule fining members who do not follow the new safety protocols.Heather Mizeur, right, the Democratic Party challenger to incumbent Republican U.S. Several Republican lawmakers flagrantly flouted the new safety measures. Metal detectors were installed at select entrances to the House chamber to beef up security in wake of the Capitol riot. House members are allowed to carry firearms on Capitol grounds, but are barred from entering the floor while armed, according to the reports. In a statement to the Sun, Capitol Police said they are looking into the matter. Harris returned to the House chamber security checkpoint about 10 minutes later, making it through without setting off the magnetometer, HuffPost reported. John Katko, who refused to hold it since he is not licensed to do so, according to a Huffington Post reporter who witnessed the incident. Andy Harris was stopped after House security “saw a firearm on person” and he never made it onto the floor while armed, a Capitol official told The Baltimore Sun.īefore leaving, Harris tried to pass the gun to New York Rep. How turnout helped Democrat Pat Ryan pull off upset in NY-19 ‘bellwether’Ī Maryland congressman was reportedly prevented from entering the US House chamber on Thursday when his firearm set off the newly installed metal detectors. Jewish group hails wins for pro-Israel Goldman, Maloney in NY Democratic primariesĬarl Paladino concedes House primary loss in blow to Elise Stefanik Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home is ‘swatted’ for second time in as many days