Former state Del. Neil C. Parrott (R-Washington) hopes the third time is the charm.
The two-time Republican nominee in the 6th congressional district entered the GOP primary for the open seat just a few hours before the filing deadline Friday, joining six other Republicans in the race to replace U.S. Rep. David Trone (D), who is running for Senate.
“I am an engineer,” Parrott said in a video he posted to social media from the Maryland State Board of Elections headquarters in Annapolis. “I like to solve problems. I like to work with other people. And I think that’s the kind of leader we need. Someone who is a problem-solver. Someone who’s a communicator. Someone who is going to lead. Someone who has past experience as a legislator for 12 years. I have all this to bring to the table. I do it to serve you. I do it to serve the citizens of Maryland’s 6th District and our country.”
Parrott had created an exploratory committee for a possible third run for Congress, but it wasn’t clear whether he would actually launch another campaign. Until former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) stunned the political world Friday by announcing he would run for U.S. Senate, Parrott’s decision was poised to be one of the most consequential developments of filing day.