09/21/2026

Congratulations may be in order for selected Sen. Carl Jackson. Few Democrats can say they've managed to earn praise from members of the MAGA-heavy Maryland Freedom Caucus, attract campaign donations from Republicans, and cast votes that have conservatives nodding in approval. That's no small accomplishment. The only question is whether District 8 (s)elected a Democrat—or one who's become surprisingly popular with the other team. Before you decide, let's look at the record…