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Democrats Seek to Turn Gilchrest's Seat
Democrat Frank Kratovil got a boost from the national party last week in his bid to take Maryland's 1st District seat in Congress: His race against GOP state Sen. Andrew P. Harris (Baltimore County) has been targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as a possible pickup in November.
The district, spanning the Eastern Shore, Baltimore County and a slice of Anne Arundel and Harford counties, has been represented since 1991 by Republican Wayne T. Gilchrest. Gilchrest lost to Harris in February's three-way primary. The 1st leans Republican but has an equal number of registered Democrats and Republicans, which is why the race is being closely watched by the DCCC's "Red to Blue" program.
Kratovil, the Kent County prosecutor, and 13 other Democrats won the "Red to Blue" jackpot, which will boost fundraising and organizing.
It probably didn't hurt that the campaign committee is headed by another Free Stater, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D).
-- Lisa Rein
Slots Opponents Target Laurel Park
The slots wars moved last week to Anne Arundel County, where opposition from community leaders and two County Council members coalesced around the Laurel Park racetrack.
Land around the track, on the Prince George's County border, could be the site of thousands of slot machines if voters approve a November referendum. At a news conference, Marylanders United to Stop Slots and other opponents cited arguments including potential traffic that would strain roads and police resources and what they say are the ills of gambling.
Voters will be asked to authorize the state to legalize as many as 15,000 machines at Laurel Park and four other locations in Baltimore and Allegany, Anne Arundel, Cecil and Worcester counties.
Venues within two miles of Route 295 would be allowed to bid, meaning Laurel would be eligible but not guaranteed a license.
