Early Fundraising Reveals Contrasts in Maryland Congressional Races

Incumbent Reps. McClain Delaney and Mfume face different financial landscapes in their primary campaigns

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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With two Democratic incumbents facing competitive primaries, early campaign finance disclosures show stark contrasts in their fundraising situations. While Rep. Kweisi Mfume holds a solid fundraising edge over his most prominent challenger, Rep. April McClain Delaney's campaign has fallen behind the self-funded war chest of former Rep. David Trone, who is seeking to reclaim the seat.

Why it matters

The financial resources available to candidates can significantly impact their ability to communicate with voters and mount effective campaigns. This early fundraising data provides insights into the competitiveness of these congressional races and the potential challenges facing the incumbents.

The details

Rep. McClain Delaney raised roughly $113,000 from individuals and PACs in late 2025, also loaning her campaign $300,000 for a total of $823,000 in cash on hand. In contrast, Trone has already committed $5 million to his campaign and has $3.6 million in cash. On the other side, Rep. Mfume raised roughly the same amount as his challenger, Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway, during the same period, but Mfume has a significant overall funding advantage with $748,000 in his campaign account compared to Conway's $87,000.

  • In late 2025, Rep. McClain Delaney raised $113,000 from individuals and PACs.
  • As of a Jan. 29 campaign filing, Rep. McClain Delaney had $823,000 in cash on hand.
  • Trone has already committed $5 million to his campaign and has $3.6 million in cash.
  • In the period covered by a Feb. 6 filing, Rep. Mfume and challenger Mark Conway each raised roughly $87,000.
  • As of the Feb. 6 filing, Rep. Mfume had $748,000 in his campaign account, while Conway had $87,000.

The players

April McClain Delaney

Freshman Democratic Congresswoman representing Maryland's 6th district.

David Trone

Multimillionaire co-owner of Total Wine & More who previously represented Maryland's 6th district and is seeking to reclaim the seat.

Kweisi Mfume

Veteran Democratic Congressman from Maryland's 7th district who intends to run for reelection.

Mark Conway

Baltimore City Councilman challenging Rep. Mfume in the Democratic primary.

Angela Alsobrooks

Former Prince George's County Executive who defeated Trone in the 2024 Democratic Senate primary.

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What they’re saying

“David will spend what it takes to bring the fight back to Washington and stand up to Trump and MAGA Republicans. He won't take a dime from special interests, because he's only interested in answering to Marylanders, not corporate PACs or lobbyists.”

— Nathaniel McCarthy, Spokesperson for David Trone (The Baltimore Sun)

“April McClain Delaney is building a formidable campaign and will have the resources necessary to communicate her record of delivering for the Sixth District and standing up to Donald Trump.”

— Nick London, Campaign Manager for April McClain Delaney (The Baltimore Sun)

“From the start, our path to victory has been rooted in engaging grassroots voters on the issues that shape their daily lives. Baltimoreans want their federal tax dollars focused on issues like lowering energy bills, accelerating home ownership, and building reliable transit - not funding forever wars and genocide abroad.”

— Luca Amayo, Spokesperson for Mark Conway (The Baltimore Sun)

“When you announce for an office and you start running, that first couple of months you get a lot of donations. Because family and friends and people in your neighborhood - everybody wants you to do well.”

— Kweisi Mfume (The Baltimore Sun)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This early fundraising data highlights the financial advantages and challenges facing the incumbents in these competitive congressional primaries, with Trone's self-funding posing a potential obstacle for McClain Delaney and Mfume maintaining a solid funding edge over his challenger. The outcomes of these races could have significant implications for the future direction of Maryland's congressional delegation.