Rep. David Trone said Thursday he will run for Senate, entering what is expected to be a competitive contest for the Democratic nomination to succeed Maryland Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, who announced his retirement earlier this week.
“Marylanders need real solutions now, because we face major challenges — and the clock is ticking,” Trone said in a statement announcing his candidacy. “That’s why I’m running for U.S. Senate: to work with Marylanders, to take on these challenges, and to take the bold steps necessary to make real change. Because this is not about me — it’s about the issues that are facing our state.”
In a video announcing his run, Trone focused on addressing drug abuse, mental health and criminal justice, which are issues he has focused on since he was first elected in 2018.
