ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) 鈥� Maryland Comptroller and Democratic candidate for governor Peter Franchot has tested positive for COVID-19.
Franchot tweeted that he tested positive Friday night and was experiencing 鈥渧ery mild鈥� symptoms. Franchot says he is vaccinated and boosted and will be quarantining at home.
Franchot is among the nine Democrats competing for the party鈥檚 nomination for governor after a 10th candidate suspended his bid last month.
Four Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is term-limited.
The primary election is July 19.
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