Unopposed GOP incumbents now set to face Democratic challengers
A months-long push by Maryland Democrats to run candidates in every state legislative race has resulted in new challengers filing for seats representing Worcester County.
While Feb. 24 was the filing deadline for individual candidates to register for the June 12 primary, state election rules allow party central committees to add new candidates within 10 business days, a deadline that landed on March 10.
It means incumbent Lower Shore legislators who had been unopposed will now face an Election Day opponent.
Sen. Mary Beth Carozza will be challenged for her District 38 seat in the general election by Democrat Lino Cressotti of Ocean Pines.
If elected, he hopes to be focused on the concerns of working families, small businesses, and rural communities – which he said are “overlooked” in Annapolis.
“We need leadership that listens to residents and works collaboratively to deliver real results,” he said in a statement. “I will work with colleagues across Maryland to advance practical solutions that strengthen our local economy, support families, and ensure the Eastern Shore has a seat at the table when decisions are made that affect our future.”
Carozza, a Republican, said she’s “humbled and grateful” to represent Maryland’s Coast and the Lower Shore counties of Worcester, Wicomico, and Somerset.
Carossa is doing a good job. Reelect her instead of an unknown who promises to to what Carossa is already doing while being respected in Annapolis. And, frankly, we don’t need yet another Democrat, spouting Democrat platitudes while bringing mainland Maryland political and social wokeness and brokenness to the Shore. We’re not Baltimore County, or Montgomery County, or PG County. We’re the Eastern Shore!
corzza dont do didley squat. Never hear from her, to busy getting her grift on. What she doing about our electric rates? crickets!