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MD Comptroller And Gubernatorial Candidate Peter Franchot Positive For COVID-19

Maryland comptroller and gubernatorial candidate Peter Franchot tweeted he's tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.

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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said he would campaign for governor from home while he recovers. He tweeted Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and had some mild symptoms.
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said he would campaign for governor from home while he recovers. He tweeted Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and had some mild symptoms. (Shutterstock)

MARYLAND — Maryland comptroller and Democratic candidate for governor Peter Franchot tested positive for COVID-19 last week and was experiencing mild symptoms, he said in a tweet Friday.

"I will be quarantining, and continuing to campaign from home until I am able to safely return to the trail," said Franchot in a short Twitter thread. "I can't wait to be back on the ground soon, sprinting toward a strong finish on July 19th and beyond!"

Franchot said he's been vaccinated and boosted.

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He is one of the nine Democrats competing for the nomination to become Maryland's governor, the Associated Press reported. There are four Republicans running for the position. The primary election will be held July 19.

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