Polling Average
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42.2%
MD-06 Democratic nominee?
$17.2K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age70 years old (Sep 21, 1955)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundBusinessman
EducationB.A., Furman University (1977)
Notable personal detailsDavid John Trone is an American businessman and Democratic politician who represented Maryland’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2019 to 2025. He is a co-founder of Total Wine & More and later entered elective politics in Maryland. Trone earned a B.A. from Furman University (1977) and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School (1985).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive economic policies including expanded tax credits for working families, investments in infrastructure and clean energy, and measures increasing corporate tax enforcement; has backed legislation that raises revenue for climate and domestic investment while expanding targeted relief for families.
Healthcare
Supports and seeks to build on the Affordable Care Act and protect Medicare and Social Security; prioritizes lowering prescription drug costs and expanding access to mental-health and addiction treatment. Emphasizes bipartisan legislation to reduce drug prices and increase funding for research and prevention programs rather than endorsing single‑payer Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways to citizenship and protections for asylum-seekers, and opposes abusive or local immigration-enforcement partnerships. Has cosponsored legislation providing a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and called for terminating local ICE enforcement agreements that he says lead to civil-rights abuses.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports legal abortion access, has voted to codify Roe v. Wade, describes abortion rights as human rights, and has worked to expand local access to reproductive care. He holds pro-choice ratings and participates in pro-choice caucus activities supporting protections for patients and opposing criminalization of pregnancy outcomes.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive federal investment in clean energy and emissions reduction policies, backing major legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Build Back Better priorities; frames climate change as an existential threat and prioritizes protecting Maryland waterways and advancing renewable energy and related manufacturing.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports reinstating a federal assault-weapons ban, expanded/universal background checks, red flag laws and other gun-safety measures while rejecting funding from the gun lobby. Voted in favor of the House Assault Weapons Ban (H.R. 1808) in July 2022 and backs additional safety requirements such as mandatory safe storage and trigger-lock policies.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
David Trone lost the Maryland 6th District Democratic primary to incumbent April McClain Delaney. The race drew attention because Trone had poured about $25 million of his own money into the challenge after previously serving three terms in the district and losing a 2024 Senate primary. Reports said the contest centered on issues like affordability, immigration enforcement, and opposition to President Trump, with McClain Delaney leading in polling before the vote.
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Articles
PPOLITICO1 month ago
Democratic Rep. April McClain Delaney defeats David Trone in Maryland primary
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CNCBS News1 month ago
2 Democrats face off in Maryland's 6th congressional district primary
Negative
NNNBC News1 month ago
5 vulnerable incumbents to watch in tonight’s primaries: From the Politics Desk
Neutral
BSBaltimore Sun2 months ago
2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 6th Congressional District
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Polls
MD-06 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MD-06 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of David Trone for MD-06 Democratic nominee?
Animal Wellness Action
Public figure
Animal Wellness Action endorsed David Trone in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maryland.
Maryland teachers' union
Labor organization
The Maryland teachers' union endorsed David Trone in the 2024 Maryland congressional race.
National Education Association and Maryland State Education Association
Advocacy group
The National Education Association and Maryland State Education Association endorsed David Trone for Congress.
Jessica Fitzwater
Public figure
Jessica Fitzwater endorsed David Trone in the Maryland 6th District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$26.2M
$19.7M
$13.1M
$6.6M
$0
2022
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$13.1M
$203.1K
$13.0M
$543.1K
Cycle 2026
$26.2M
$1.5M
$24.7M
$1.4M
Source: FEC