STATEMENT FROM RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ON THE MARYLAND ELECTIONS

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement on the Maryland election results:

“Tonight, Maryland voters sent a clear message to President Obama by electing Republican Andy Harris as their next Congressman from Maryland’s First District.  This critical victory for our Party shows clearly that Marylanders have rejected the reckless tax, borrow and spend agenda of President Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.  Andy Harris provides strong Republican leadership for Maryland and will fight for job creation and common sense, pro-growth policies.

“I would like to congratulate all of our Republican candidates on their successful campaigns, as well as recognize the hard work of the Maryland Republican Party and our grassroots activists across the state that helped make these critical Republican victories possible. In addition, I want to thank former governor Bob Ehrlich and his running mate, Mary Kane, for a strong campaign effort and for their leadership and commitment to the state of Maryland.  It is time for our nation and Maryland to get back to work and tonight the voters chose to do just that by electing Republican leaders such as Andy Harris.”