With all precincts reporting in the 6th District congressional race, just 0.1% of the vote separated Democratic nominee April McClain Delaney and Republican nominee Neil Parrott as of Wednesday morning. Mail-in ballots and provisional ballots, which won’t be counted until Thursday, will determine the results.
McClain Delaney is leading Parrott by a mere 315 votes, making the race too close to call, according to results reported by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
The geographic makeup of the district has made the race more competitive than others across the state as it includes majority-Democratic Montgomery County as well as more conservative-leaning counties. It is being closely watched as a race that could help determine which party controls the House of Representatives.
McClain Delaney of Potomac, a former U.S. Commerce Department official and communications lawyer, spoke to supporters Tuesday evening at a watch party at Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. in Gaithersburg.
“What we have to do is wait for the whole process to play itself out. But I’m feeling very cautiously optimistic and very excited,” McClain Delaney said.
With just 4 hours remaining to vote, we're making the most of every moment connecting with voters in the field. Together, we'll cast our ballots for common sense and common ground! pic.twitter.com/bZ18dAsaYq
— April McClain Delaney (@April4Congress) November 5, 2024
Parrott, a former state delegate making his third attempt to win the seat, hosted an election watch party at Havana restaurant in Hagerstown, where he lives.
The polls have closed! Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, marched in a parade, knocked on doors, made phone calls, handed out literature, folded letters, put up signs, watched the polls and shared our posts. pic.twitter.com/7r3PapjdDV
— Neil Parrott (R-MD) (@neilparrott) November 6, 2024
The district represents the northwestern portion of Montgomery County and all of Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties in western Maryland. The district is currently represented by Potomac’s Rep. David Trone (D), who vacated the seat for an unsuccessful run for U.S. Senate.
The two candidates pulled out big names to rally voters in the final days of voting, with Gov. Wes Moore (D) appearing in Montgomery County on behalf of McClain Delaney and U.S. House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) lending support to Parrott in Frederick.
