The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Donna Robert
Rep. David Trone on Monday won major endorsements from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other conference leaders in his bid for an open Senate seat in Maryland.
The support from Mr. Jeffries, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar boosts Mr. Trone, 68, as he battles Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in what’s become a fierce two-person primary in the deep-blue state.
“I have always been able to count on David Trone to fight back against extreme MAGA Republicans and put people over politics,” Mr. Jeffries said. “In the Senate, I am confident that David will do the right thing for the people of Maryland and therefore I am proud to endorse my colleague in his race for statewide office.”
Mr. Jeffries pointed to Mr. Trone’s efforts to boost the tech sector in Maryland and promote criminal justice reform.
Mr. Trone and Ms. Alsobrooks are competing to replace Sen. Ben Cardin, a Democrat who decided to retire instead of seeking reelection in 2024.
Ms. Alsobrooks also notched big-time endorsements from former House Minority Leader Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, among others.
If elected, she would be the first Black senator from the state.
