Donna Edwards Released First Ad of Campaign, Paid Out of Pocket

Congresswoman Donna Edwards, who is running for Democratic nomination in Maryland’s senate race, released her first political ad – which is part of a $156,000 ad buy, paid for by Edwards herself. The 30-second ad “Stories” attacks her Democratic opponent Chris Van Hollen for being an establishment politician that considered Social Security cuts and accepted contributions from Wall Street. The ad will air on broadcast and cable television in the Baltimore area, starting Tuesday.

Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen Battle For Senate Seat

Edwards and Van Hollen are locked in a tight race heading into the April 26 primary – Edwards leads Van Hollen 38 to 35.7, according to RealClearPolitics average. Although Van Hollen had ten times more cash on hand as Edwards leading into 2016, Emily’s List has spent $2.4 million in support of Edwards with television, radio and online ads. With the race neck-in-neck, stay tuned to I Agree to See as we follow the latest ads from the trail.