Three powerful Democratic leaders vie to succeed Michael Busch as speaker of Maryland House
There’s now officially a three-way race to become the next speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Hours after a funeral Tuesday for Speaker Michael Busch, Democratic Del. Dereck Davis of Prince George’s County and Democratic Del. Maggie McIntosh of Baltimore confirmed they are campaigning for the post.
They join Del. Adrienne Jones of Baltimore County in vying for the position.
A vote is expected May 1.
Busch died April 7 at age 72, after serving as speaker since 2003. The Anne Arundel County Democrat was praised for his inclusive leadership style, diversifying committee leadership and listening to the concerns of Republicans, even though GOP delegates were outnumbered 99 to 42 in the chamber.
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