In the Democratic primary for Baltimore mayor, incumbent Brandon Scott is facing off against former mayor Sheila Dixon. Dixon's tenure was cut short in 2010 after she took a plea deal for misappropriating gift cards meant for poor families. Scott beat Dixon by a narrow margin in 2020.
FILE - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott arrives for the state’s General Assembly’s annual 90-day session, Jan. 11, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. The 2024 Baltimore mayor’s race includes familiar faces and corruption allegations — two common themes in the city’s long history of political scandals.
Scott, 40, brought a youthful energy to the office four years ago. In recent weeks, he’s been the face of Baltimore in the aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which left six people dead and closed most maritime traffic through the city’s busy port. It remains to be seen whether that time in the spotlight will help his campaign.
After becoming Baltimore’s first female mayor, Dixon was convicted of embezzling donated gift cards, spending about $500 at Target and Best Buy to purchase things for her family and staff. She resigned as part of a 2010 plea agreement. “We’ve all stumbled,” he said during a news conference announcing the endorsement. “It’s how you respond to those stumbles that defines you.”
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