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Democrats' wins should surprise no one. The party that invented election denial enjoys herd immunity against its lethality at the ballot box.

This should surprise no one. The party that invented election denial enjoys herd immunity against its lethality at the ballot box.

Listen to this article By COURTNEY COHN, GRACE YARROW and MAXINE FRIEDMAN WASHINGTON – Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, won

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, the only Republican in Maryland’s congressional delegation, is being challenged Tuesday by Heather Mizeur, a well-funded Democrat, in their high-profile race in the 1st Congressional District.

With control of the U.S. House of Representatives up for grabs Tuesday, all eyes in Maryland are on the 6th District, which is expected to be among the closest races in the state.

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, the only Republican in Maryland’s congressional delegation, is repelling a challenge by Democrat Heather Mizeur in their high-profile race in the 1st Congressional District.

On Election Day, voters in Maryland are set to decide on a new governor, a ballot measure to legalize marijuana and a slew of local races including some county executive contests in the D.C. area that could be close.

Most Maryland Democrats won the House races they were expected to win. The exception could be Rep. David Trone, who on Wednesday was trailing Republican challenger Neil Parrott in the 6th District, which stretches from Montgomery County into western Maryland. 

The recently released Nation's Report Card provided a glimpse of the significant learning loss American students are facing since the pandemic. Voters across the DMV are interested to know how their local officials plan to help their children recover. 

Here's a look at the major races in our area and how the candidates stand on crime, public safety, and gun control.