Maryland's 6th congressional district
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| Maryland's 6th congressional district | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| Caption | Maryland's 6th congressional district since 2023 |
| Representative | David Trone |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residents | 774,220 |
| Percent white | 66.5 |
| Percent black | 12.8 |
| Percent asian | 5.5 |
| Percent hispanic | 10.8 |
| Percent native american | 0.2 |
| Percent hawaiian | 0.0 |
| Percent multiple races | 4.2 |
| Cpvi | D+2 |
Maryland's 6th congressional district is a U.S. House of Representatives district located in the western and northern regions of Maryland. It encompasses all of Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties, along with portions of Frederick and Montgomery counties. The district is currently represented by Democratic Congressman David Trone.
History
The district was created following the 1790 Census and elected its first representative to the 4th United States Congress. Its boundaries have shifted significantly over two centuries, historically covering areas like Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. A major redistricting in 2012, following the 2010 United States Census, dramatically altered its composition, shifting it from a Republican stronghold in central Maryland to a more competitive district in the state's western panhandle. This map was the subject of litigation, including the case Benisek v. Lamone, which alleged unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering. The current configuration, established after the 2020 United States Census and following the Maryland General Assembly's redrawing process, was first used in the 2022 elections.
Election results
Election results have reflected the district's changing political landscape. For much of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, it was represented by Republicans like Roscoe Bartlett, who served for two decades. The 2012 election, under the new map, saw a narrow victory for Democratic candidate John Delaney over Roscoe Bartlett. Delaney held the seat until 2019. In the 2018 election, David Trone won the Democratic primary against contenders like Aruna Miller and later defeated Amie Hoeber in the general election. The 2022 election featured a rematch between Trone and Neil Parrott, which Trone won by a closer margin.
List of representatives
Representatives have come from various political parties throughout history, including the Federalist, Anti-Administration, Democratic-Republican, Whig, and American parties. Notable 20th and 21st century representatives include Democrat Clarence Long, who served from 1963 to 1985, and Republican Beverly Byron, who succeeded him. Roscoe Bartlett, a Republican, held the seat from 1993 until his defeat in 2012. He was followed by Democrat John Delaney (2013–2019) and the current representative, Democrat David Trone, who took office in 2019.
Recent elections
In the 2020 election, incumbent David Trone defeated Republican challenger Neil Parrott by a margin of over 20 percentage points. The subsequent 2022 election, under the newly redrawn district lines, was considerably more competitive. Trone again faced Neil Parrott, the Republican nominee endorsed by Donald Trump, and won by approximately 10 points. The race was one of the most expensive House contests in the country that cycle, with significant spending by both candidates and outside groups like the Congressional Leadership Fund.
Demographics
According to data from the 2020 U.S. Census, the district has a population of approximately 774,220. The racial composition is predominantly White (66.5%), with significant Black (12.8%), Hispanic (10.8%), and Asian (5.5%) populations. Key population centers include Hagerstown, Cumberland, and the portions of Frederick and Germantown within the district. The district's median household income is slightly below the state average, with economies historically tied to farming, manufacturing, and more recently, biotech sectors near the I-270 corridor.
Geography
The district covers a topographically diverse area, spanning from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the suburban fringes of the Washington metropolitan area. It includes all of Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties. From Frederick County, it incorporates the city of Frederick and surrounding areas. From Montgomery County, it includes communities such as Germantown, Clarksburg, and parts of Gaithersburg. Major geographic features include the Potomac River, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, and portions of the Appalachian Trail.
Category:Maryland's congressional districts