Editor’s note: The story, originally published at 10:02 p.m. Nov. 5, 2024, was updated at 8:50 a.m. Nov. 6, 2024, to include the latest election results.
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) of Takoma Park easily won a fifth term representing Maryland’s 8th Congressional District on Tuesday in a landslide against Republican and public relations strategist Cheryl Riley of North Bethesda.
With 197 of 8th district’s 198 precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, Raskin had won more than 75% of the vote, according to results reported by the Maryland State Board of Elections. His opponent, Republican Cheryl Riley, received nearly 22%.
Raskin has held the seat since 2017. The district represents the southern and northeastern portions of Montgomery County and a small portion of western Prince George’s County.
With Raskin largely seen as the favorite to win, the 8th District race was sleepy, with limited campaigning efforts from either side and no forums, debates or prominent polling conducted. Raskin gained national recognition for his prominence on the House of Representatives Jan. 6 committee that investigated the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. At least 60% of Montgomery County voters are registered as Democrats.
While Riley has not held public office, she ran unsuccessfully in 2022 as the Republican nominee for a District 4 seat on the Montgomery County Council. Democrat Kate Stewart of Takoma Park won that race and is serving as the council’s vice president.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
