Windy, with outbreaks of handshaking and backslapping at Tawes crab feast

The rains that threatened the festivities had stopped by noon and hundreds showed up Wednesday on a brisk and windy first day of fall for the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in Crisfield, an annual pilgrimage for campaigns and candidates.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 1,268

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Democratic congressional nominee Dan Schwartz knew exactly how much time was left in his bid to unseat Rep. Andy Harris (R-1st) — “41 days and one sleep” — and he does not plan on spending any time away from the campaign trail between now and Nov. 3.

That included Wednesday, which was dedicated to the old-fashioned retail campaigning of handshaking and posing for selfies with voters at the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake …

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