U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, who has represented the 8th Congressional District since 2017, coasted to victory in the Democratic primary, receiving 94% of the vote in unofficial results.
In November, Raskin faces Republican Cheryl Riley, who received 69% of the vote in unofficial results. Riley, who is CEO of Cheryl Riley Public Relations, previously ran unsuccessfully for county council in District 4.
As of Wednesday morning, votes from 255 of the 257 precincts and early voting have been counted. Mail in ballots are still being counted.
Million thx to the awesome Democrats of Maryland’s 8th District for electing me your nominee in the most important election of our lifetime. I’m filled with gratitude for your solidarity and will be working overtime to defend democracy and freedom in America. pic.twitter.com/7zDk7aNAMD
— Jamie Raskin (@jamie_raskin) May 15, 2024
Yes ❤️👏🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Upt786T176
— Cheryl Riley (@Cheryl4moco) May 15, 2024
