State Sen. Jamie Raskin (D-Montgomery) has defeated Republican Dan Cox in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District, a seat being vacated by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), the Associated Press projected. Raskin has promised to bring to Congress the legislative agenda he pursued in Annapolis, including a ban on assault-style weapons, and has called for a tax on carbon emissions and a public works program to repair roads and other infrastructure.

News Alert Tue., Nov. 08, 2016 10:25 p.m.     Raskin projected to win Md. congressional seat held by Van Hollen State Sen. Jamie Raskin (D-Montgomery) has defeated Republican Dan Cox in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District, a seat being vacated by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), the Associated Press projected. Raskin has promised to bring to Congress the legislative agenda he pursued in Annapolis, including a ban on assault-style weapons, and has called for a tax on carbon emissions and a public works program to repair roads and other infrastructure. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071