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There are signs that the private discussions between two District 19 delegates over who should run for the Senate are not going so smoothly, opening up the possibility there could be a free-for-all for the seat held by retiring Sen. Leonard H. Teitelbaum (D-Montgomery).
The district includes parts of Aspen Hill, Colesville, Laytonsville and Olney.
Teitelbaum, citing health issues, announced earlier this month he wouldn't seek reelection. His announcement came as John Mahoney , a lawyer and former president of the Maryland Young Democrats, was pressing ahead with his bid for the Senate seat. Mahoney, 37, was running as an energetic alternative to Teitelbaum, 75.
With Teitelbaum out of the race, the incumbent House members from District 19 are trying to prevent Mahoney, who some view as running a nasty campaign, from winning.
"He is probably not the best candidate," said District 19 Del. Carol S. Petzold (D). "John Mahoney is working really hard to be the next senator. But there are those who think he doesn't have the best approach." But Petzold and Del. Adrienne A. Mandel (D) apparently can't agree which of them would be a better candidate.
"We had hoped only one of us would run, but I can't speak to that right now," said Petzold, who later added, "I think you are talking to the best candidate."
Mandel, meanwhile, maintains she would be the better candidate.
"I believe I am the strongest candidate to carry forward the strong legacy of Senator Teitelbaum, and I am encouraged by the support that has come forward urging me to run," Mandel said.
Stay tuned. Petzold and Mandel plan to continue their talks.
Michael G. Lenett , a lawyer from Silver Spring, is the other announced Democratic candidate in the race.
In Line for District 19
With Mandel or Petzold -- or both -- possibly giving up their House seats to run for the state senate, other Democrats are lining up to replace them.
Roger Manno , 39, said he plans to run for the Democratic nomination.
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