John Delaney

Incumbent Republican Roscoe Bartlett is facing a tough challenge from Democrat businessman and political newcomer John Delaney in the race for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District seat. It is one of the most hotly contested races this fall, with district lines redrawn to include more Democrats and the party hoping to chip away at the Republican majority in the House. John Delaney joins us this hour for a one-on-one interview about what he hopes to accomplish if he wins on November 6. (Rep. Bartlett declined Midday’s invitation to appear on the show.)

Midday's spotlight on the race for Maryland's 6th congressional district seat continues with our guest this hour, John Delaney, the businessman and political newcomer who is running in the Democratic primary.

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