john delaney

• Commentary

Culleton: Marylander John Delaney a surprisingly impressive candidate

John Delaney has positioned himself as a unifier, pledging that as president, he would work to resolve America’s increasing political polarization.

• Opinion

Democratic debate, Night 1: Technical glitches aside, this is what a conversation about democracy sounds like

NBC’s first Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night was worthy of high praise for its informed and spirited conversation about democracy.

By David Zurawik

Jun 27, 2019

• Politics

Kamala Harris' husband takes on growing public role in 2020 race

Baltimore campaign headquarters aide talks about Doug Emhoff's role.

• Politics

Presidential hopeful, former Maryland Rep. John Delaney seeks carbon emissions fee

Maryland Congressman John Delaney is the latest 2020 contender to come out with a climate change plan.

• Politics

As Maryland Gov. Hogan heads to New Hampshire amid 2020 buzz, new poll shows Trump's strength

Gov. Larry Hogan will speak at a "Politics & Eggs" series at the invitation of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics — fueling speculation he has political ambitions beyond Maryland. The Republican governor has said he's open to considering a run against President Donald Trump.

By Luke Broadwater

Apr 22, 2019

• Politics

Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney urges Gov. Larry Hogan or another Republican to challenge Trump

Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney urges Gov. Larry Hogan or another Republican to challenge Trump

By Jeff Barker

Mar 21, 2019

• Politics

Ben Jealous, John Delaney join in calls for Virginia governor to resign

Former NAACP president Ben Jealous and presidential hopeful John Delaney, both Maryland Democrats, joined the chorus of people calling for Virginia’s governor to resign after a racist photo from his medical school yearbook emerged.

By Talia Richman

Feb 2, 2019

• Opinion

Rules for 2020 presidential candidates

It’s not too early to think about how the 2020 campaign can be a better one than the one we had in 2016. Toward that end, it would be useful to form a basic threshold of decency and legitimacy for anyone running in 2020 and to ask all candidates, including President Trump, to adhere to it.

• Politics

Democrat David Trone wins Maryland's open U.S. House seat in state's most expensive race

Democrat David Trone, who spent more than $15 million in Maryland’s most expensive congressional race, captures the 6th District seat two years after being defeated in a neighboring district. Trone was vying against former Reagan administration official Amie Hoeber.

By Jeff Barker

Nov 6, 2018

• Opinion

Sun laments lack of female candidates - then ignores District 6

Maryland has a chance to send a qualified woman to Congress - namely me.

• Politics

Trump tweets praise for pro-ICE resolution that Maryland Democrats call ‘sham’ and ‘political stunt’

Trump tweets praise for pro-ICE resolution that Maryland Democrats call ‘sham’ and ‘political stunt’

By Jeff Barker

Jul 19, 2018

• Politics

Open seat in Maryland's most competitive congressional district attracts large field of candidates

The eight Democrats and four Republicans in the June primaries include at least three candidates who have run for Congress before.

By Jeff Barker

Jun 2, 2018

• Politics

Maryland congressional candidate calls for additional federal research on gun violence

A Democrat running in Maryland’s open 6th Congressional District said Wednesday that Congress must do more to promote federal studies of gun violence, including setting aside money for that research.

By John Fritze

Mar 28, 2018

• Politics

Maryland Reps. Andy Harris, John Delaney among Congress members pledging to donate salary during shutdown

Many members of Congress, including Rep. Andy Harris and Rep. John Delaney, say they will be donating their salaries during the shutdown to charities.

By Catherine Rentz

Jan 21, 2018

• Politics

As millionaires compete, 6th District House race shaping up to be Maryland's priciest

The race for Maryland Rep. John Delaney’s open seat in the House of Representatives will be the most closely watched congressional contest in the state next year. It’s also shaping up to be one of the nation’s most expensive.

By John Fritze

Dec 29, 2017

• Politics

Scientists group backs Aruna Miller in 6th District

A group working to elect more scientists and engineers is weighing in to Maryland’s 6th Congressional District Democratic primary, backing state lawmaker and transportation engineer Aruna Miller.

By John Fritze

Nov 20, 2017

• Politics

Lierman signs on to Delaney's presidential campaign

Terry L. Lierman, a longtime Maryland political operative, will serve as a chairman of Rep. John Delaney’s presidential campaign.

By John Fritze

Sep 13, 2017

• Politics

Trone to take new fundraising approach in latest bid for Congress

David Trone has learned at least one thing from his unsuccessful congressional bid last year: Self-funding a political campaign is a turnoff for some voters.

By John Fritze

Aug 7, 2017

• Politics

Roger Manno announces bid for Rep. John Delaney's seat in Congress

State Sen. Roger Manno, an attorney and former aide to several offices on Capitol Hill, announced Wednesday he will run for the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.

By John Fritze

Aug 2, 2017

• Politics

Delaney announces campaign for president, becomes first to challenge Trump

Rep. John Delaney, a former Potomac businessman who has cultivated a reputation for bipartisanship during three terms in Congress, announced Friday he will run for president.

By John Fritze

Jul 28, 2017

• Politics

Rep. John Delaney said to be mulling a run for president

Rep. John Delaney, the Potomac businessman who challenged his party's establishment to capture a seat in Congress five years ago, is considering a run for president.

By John Fritze

Jul 27, 2017

• Politics

Maryland Democrats begin to line up for competitive congressional district — just in case

Democratic Rep. John Delaney's deliberation over whether to run for governor next year has created a political free-for-all in the state's westernmost congressional district, with a half dozen prominent Democrats expressing interest in his seat.

By John Fritze

May 8, 2017

• Politics

House Majority Leader Frick raising money for congressional bid

Maryland House Majority Leader C. William "Bill" Frick is raising money to run for Congress in 2018, anticipating fellow Democrat Rep. John Delaney may vacate

By Erin Cox

Apr 17, 2017

• Opinion

Don, the builder

Tax incentives can play a role but Trump needs to expand his vision of an infrastructure bill in order to close the deal

• Politics

John Delaney fends off Amie Hoeber to return to the House

Democratic Rep. John Delaney fended off a spirited and well-funded Republican challenge on Tuesday to win a third term in Congress from Maryland's 6th District.

By John Fritze

Nov 8, 2016

• Politics

Six Maryland incumbents heading back to Congress

Six Maryland incumbents in the House of Representatives — five Democrats and a Republican — coasted to reelection on Tuesday.

By Matthew Hay Brown

Nov 8, 2016

• Politics

First attack ads in state fly in Md. congressional race

Two attack ads are running on television in the previously sleepy contest between Democratic Rep. John Delaney and Republican challenger Amie Hoeber, the first negative ads of the general election season to hit the state's airwaves.

By John Fritze

Sep 25, 2016

• Politics

Advocacy group finds support for John Delaney, gun control in Maryland's 6th District

Rep. John Delaney holds a lead over his GOP challenger in Maryland's 6th Congressional District, according to a poll Monday paid for by a pro-gun control group.

By John Fritze

Jun 20, 2016

• Politics

Elijah Cummings, John Sarbanes, Dutch Ruppersberger, Andy Harris coast to primary victories

Maryland's six House incumbents all coasted to victory Tuesday in their primary races.

By Matthew Hay Brown

Apr 26, 2016

• Politics

Cardin, Delaney seek boost in renewable energy

Two Maryland Democrats want Congress to agree to a renewable energy standard they believe will mobilize the government and the private sector to reduce the nation's reliance on fossil fuels

By John Fritze

Mar 4, 2016

• Politics

Rep. John Delaney calls for tougher stance on Iran

Maryland Rep. John Delaney on Thursday became the latest Democrat to call for tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's recent ballistic missile tests -- and the second-term lawmaker wants to press the issue through legislation.

By John Fritze

Jan 7, 2016

• Politics

House overwhelmingly votes to effectively bar Syrian and Iraqi refugees

Tapping into heightened security fears after the Paris terror attacks, House Republicans — joined by Democrats — rebuffed President Obama on Thursday and overwhelmingly approved legislation that would effectively halt the resettlement of refugees from Syria and Iraq to the U.S.

• Politics

Oil producers target Delaney with cable ad

A national group of oil producers is targeting Rep. John Delaney with a cable television advertisement that calls on the Montgomery County Democrat to support a bill to lift the U.S. ban crude on exports.

By John Fritze

Oct 1, 2015

• Opinion

Open the primaries

Here's why Md. Democrats and Republicans should open their primaries.

• Cyber Crime

Federal workers discuss OPM data breach, next steps

When Raymond Jacobson saw an email from the federal Office of Personnel Management informing him that his Social Security number and other personal information had likely been stolen in what is believed to be the largest cyberattack in U.S. history, he wasn't too surprised.

• Politics

Rep. John Delaney one of 28 Democrats to support Obama trade bill

Rep. John Delaney, the former financier and two-term lawmaker from Western Maryland, was one of 28 House Democrats on Friday to support granting fast-track authority for the controversial Pacific Rim trade deal ¿ a vote fraught with politics for members of both parties.

By John Fritze

Jun 12, 2015

• Politics

Vogt tells supporters he's in for 6th District

WASHINGTON -- A Republican state lawmaker and Marine veteran announced Tuesday he will run against Rep. John Delaney in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.

By John Fritze

Jun 9, 2015

• Politics

Hostage rescue bill advances as part of Defense Department funding law

Rep. John Delaney's proposal to appoint a senior official with responsibility for rescuing Americans captured by terrorists overseas will move forward as part of a Defense Department funding measure.

By Ian Duncan

May 14, 2015

• Politics

Lawmaker introduces hostage legislation after Maryland man is killed in drone strike

U.S. Rep John Delaney last week introduced legislation that he hopes would enable the government to better coordinate its efforts to rescue American's captured by terrorists overseas.

By Ian Duncan

May 5, 2015

• Politics

State's cohesive delegation confronted with electoral rift

The fast-moving race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski has the potential to divide Maryland's traditionally cohesive congressional delegation, observers said Tuesday, as two rising candidates for the coveted seat begin to square off over political ideologies and allegiances.

• Politics

Mikulski departure creates trickle-down competition in Md.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski's decision to retire in 2016 has thrust Maryland into an unexpected contest for that coveted seat and could put several House districts in play for the first time in more than a decade.

By John Fritze

Mar 3, 2015

• Politics

President Obama, others on Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

President Barack Obama offered his praise of Sen. Barbara Mikulski

• Opinion

How to fix Md.'s aging infrastructure

How to fix Md.'s aging infrastructure

• Politics

Delaney joins Obama, Warren in announcing White House retirement proposal

WASHINGTON -- Rep. John Delaney, who spent a career in financial services before running for Congress, joined President Barack Obama on Monday in calling for tougher regulations on brokers who help people plan for retirement -- offering his endorsement of a plan that is unlikely to sit well with some on Wall Street.

• Politics

States scramble as federal highway funding erodes

As drivers travel aging roads and crumbling bridges, federal highway funding is failing to keep pace with inflation in nearly every state — and some such as Maryland are experiencing a sharper decline than others, according to an analysis of transportation spending.

By John Fritze

Feb 21, 2015

• Politics

Delaney hires former campaign manager

WASHINGTON -- Justin Schall, a Democratic political operative who ran Anthony Brown's unsuccessful campaign for governor last year, is taking a job as Rep. John Delaney's chief of staff.

• Finance

Obama seeks more spending on roads, education

President Barack Obama unveiled a nearly $4 trillion budget proposal on Monday that would boost spending on infrastructure, medical research and education — and that stoked an ongoing fight with congressional Republicans over how to pay for those priorities.

By John Fritze

Feb 2, 2015

• Opinion

A constructive idea for infrastructure, taxes

President Obama's plan to pay for roads and other capital projects by taxing overseas corporate profits should find bipartisan support in Congress

• Politics

Md. groups closely watching new Congress, political landscape

As Congress opens its session on Tuesday, several Maryland interests — including chicken farmers, environmentalists and federal employees — will be watching for signs of how the new political landscape on Capitol Hill will affect issues they say are critical to the state's economy.

By John Fritze

Jan 5, 2015

• Laws and Legislation

House narrowly passes spending bill as Congress avoids shutdown

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers narrowly averted a government shutdown late Thursday night and approved a $1 trillion spending package after a dramatic day on Capitol Hill in which House members in both parties raised objections to portions of the massive spending measure.

By John Fritze

Dec 11, 2014