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BEN CARDIN (D)
Cardin, a congressman, was nominated in an 18-way primary.
- Born: Oct. 5, 1943; Baltimore, Md.
- Family: Married (Myrna); one child
- Education: University of Maryland, LL.B., J.D. 1967; University of Pittsburgh, B.A., 1964
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1967-86
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: House of Delegates, 1966-86, Speaker, 1979-86
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MICHAEL STEELE (R)
Steele is Maryland's lieutenant governor.
- Born: Oct. 19, 1958; Andrews Air Force Base, Md.
- Family: Married (Andrea); two children.
- Education: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1991; Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 1981; Augustinian Friars Seminary, Villanova University, 1981-83.
- Professional career: Principal, Steele-Barnes Group, 1999-present; corporate finance counsel, Mills Corp., 1997-98; practicing attorney, 1991-97.
- Military career: None.
- Previous elective office: Lieutenant governor, 2002-06.