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US Rep. John Delaney of Maryland to run for president

Posted at 5:28 PM, Jul 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-28 17:51:27-04
U.S. Rep. John Delaney of Maryland says he's running for president, instead of governor or re-election in 2018.
 
Delaney, a Democrat, announced his plans in a statement Friday.
 
The politically moderate banking entrepreneur is in his third term in Maryland's 6th Congressional District, which includes western Maryland and a large section of Montgomery County, the state's largest county.
 
The 54-year-old is worth roughly $90 million and is one of the House's wealthiest members. He spent about $2 million to help finance his first House race in 2012.
 
His consideration of a possible Maryland gubernatorial bid months ago quickly drew interest in his House seat. Several candidates already have expressed interest in running for the seat.