Maryland U.S. Senate election, 2006
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Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D)
- Senator: Paul Sarbanes (D)
- State: MD
- Age in '06: 73 (Retirement announced)
- Prognosis: Likely Dem (04/05)
Important Dates
- Filing Deadline (Major Parties): July 5, 2006
- Filing Deadline (Third Parties/Independents): August 7, 2006
- Filing Deadline (Write-In Candidates): November 1, 2006
- Primary: September 12, 2006
Candidates
- Democratic
- Ben Cardin (cw)
- Republican
- Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele (R) (cw)
- Other Party
- Kevin Zeese (Green) (cw)
Previous Elections
- 2000: 63% / 37% over Paul Rappaport (R)
- 1994: 59% / 41% over William Brock (R)
- 1988: 62% / 38% over Alan Keyes (R)
- 1982: 64% / 37% over Lawrence Hogan (R)
- 1976: 57% / 39% over Glenn Beall Jr (R) (incumbent)
Results
- Cardin won 54-44%
Maryland Presidential Results
- 2004: Kerry 56% / Bush 43%
- 2000: Gore 57% / Bush 40%
Narrative
- Sarbanes' retirement guaranteed a lively Democratic primary. Ben Cardin defeated Kweisi Mfume in a close race. He will be heavily favored in the general election considering Maryland's deep shade of blue, though some think Steele, the likely Republican nominee, may get some support from African-American voters.
External Links
- Maryland Senate: Close Race -- Cardin (D) 47%; Steele (R) 42% Rasmussen Reports, August 19, 2006.
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D)
- up for election in 2010.
