TOWSON, Md. — The race is on to replace retiring Democratic Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger in Maryland's second district.
On Tuesday Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski released a video throwing his hat into the ring.
Olszewski, 41, is currently serving a second term as County Executive. Prior to taking office in 2018, he spent nine years in the Maryland General Assembly.
The former school teacher launched his campaign by touting his administration's record.
“Together, we have modernized Baltimore County’s government, made historic investments in our schools, roads, parks, and beyond, and tackled issues like gun safety, police reform, and attainable housing. I’m running for Congress so that we can help do the same in D.C.,” Olszewski said.
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Ruppersberger, 77, has held the second congressional seat for 11 terms. Before entering Congress in 2003, he too was Baltimore County Executive for eight years.
There are now four Maryland Congressional incumbents who've decided against running for re-election. Senator Ben Cardin and Representative John Sarbanes (MD-3) each announced their retirement last year, while David Trone (MD-6) is vacating his seat in an attempt to succeed Cardin in the Senate.
