Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s second congressional district, and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is the Democratic nominee to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate. Photo of Olszewski Courtesy of Baltimore County/Photo of Alsbrooks by Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s second congressional district, and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is the Democratic nominee to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate. Photo of Olszewski Courtesy of Baltimore County/Photo of Alsbrooks by Kylie Cooper/The Baltimore Banner

Since Vice-President Kamala Harris began running for president, the Democratic party has enjoyed a jumpstart of enthusiasm.

Democratic candidates in Maryland say they are feeling it too.

Harris raised more than $300 million in July and she and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are attracting huge crowds.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Democratic nominee running for Maryland’s second congressional district, said since Harris began running for president, his campaign has been flooded with people who want to volunteer.

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