In heated debate, Harris-Schwartz clash over diesel, agree on redistricting

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 763

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago


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CAMBRIDGE, MD. — The debate between U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, the Republican incumbent of Maryland’s 1st District, and Dan Schwartz, the Democrat trying to unseat him, was frequently interrupted Tuesday night by outbursts from the audience.

More than 150 Eastern Shore residents were gathered in Cambridge to hear the candidates answer the questions they had submitted to the League of Women Voters, the hosts of the debate.

Their questions covered topics that …

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