Former Capitol Hill aide-turned-lobbyist and local prosecutor Glenn Ivey prevailed in a tough, high-priced Democratic primary against ex-Rep. Donna Edwards, winning the nomination for Maryland’s 4th District and all but guaranteeing him a seat in the House next year.
Ivey had 51 percent of the vote to Edwards’ 35 percent in a race called by The Associated Press at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday. Nine total candidates were on the Democratic ballot, but none of the others attracted any outside spending.
The primary split the party’s top leaders in the House, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California endorsing Edwards and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland siding with Ivey.
