Councilmember-At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles filed a statement of organization Monday with the Federal Elections Commission for the U.S. Congressional seat currently held by Rep. David Trone (D-6).
Sayles, who was a Gaithersburg councilmember, told MCM she has “received a lot of calls and encouragement to run.”
She had not filed a statement of candidacy and is still considering “this important decision.” Sayles said she expects to decide whether to run any day now. She has a Twitter account @SaylesforUS.
Trone announced that rather than seek reelection, he is running for U.S. Senator Ben Cardin’s seat. Cardin is retiring at the end of his term.
Previously announced candidates for this seat include Joe Vogel, state delegate in District 17; Joel Rubin, former Chevy Chase councilmember and deputy assistant secretary of state in the Obama Administration; and Lesley Lopez, a delegate in District 39.
Also running are Hagerstown Mayor Takesha Martinez, military veteran Mia Mason, businessperson Stephen McDown, former congressional aide Destiny Drake West and George Gluck, of the Green Party.
In the Republican primary, Chris Hyser of Frederick County, Todd Puglisi of Gaithersburg and Mariela Roca of Frederick County are declared candidates.
District 6 covers much of western Maryland and includes Gaithersburg, Germantown and Rockville.
