Mary Washington Drops Out Of Mayoral Race

The COVID-19 emergency has led one candidate for Baltimore mayor to drop out of the race.

“This is a time to set politics aside, as the health, safety, and well-being of my constituents must come first,” said State Sen. Mary Washington, who has suspended her campaign for mayor.

Washington, who is in her first term in the Senate, serves on the Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, which has reviewed legislation related to the crisis.

She also wants to make sure residents in her own district can get the resources they need.

Washington, who had trailed in polls, said she will work to “ensure the next mayor is held to the high standards we expect in elected office.”