Thursday, June 13, 2024

Challenger uses public campaign financing to defeat big-money candidate in Baltimore City Council


Costello had endorsements from Sheila Dixon, AFSCME, and Gov. Wes Moore. [CHECK on money from David Smith.]

"But Blanchard used what money he had to knock on doors and spread awareness about his unlikely challenge. With help from Reddit and other social media platforms, he defied the odds — all while winning fewer endorsements and using a campaign finance strategy that relied only on small contributions from residents and matching city money."

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