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2006 United States Senate election in Maryland
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The 2006 United States Senate election in Maryland was held Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democrat Paul Sarbanes, Maryland's longest serving United States Senator, decided to retire instead of seeking a sixth term. Democratic nominee Ben Cardin, a U.S. Representative, won the open seat, defeating Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele.
For related races, see 2006 United States Senate elections.
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![]() County results Cardin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Steele: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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