Maryland: Jennifer Dougherty

After being defeated by a 20 point spread by U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett in the 6th Congressional District, Democrat Jennifer Dougherty said Wednesday that she is disappointed about her defeat but added change sometimes takes a few cycles.

"I do wish him well," Dougherty told PolitickerMD.com.

Dougherty seemed at ease with her defeat, and grateful for the supporters and volunteers that "worked their hearts out."

"This is a tough district for a Democrat to win," Dougherty said.

Congressional candidate Jennifer Dougherty (D-Frederick) says she's only 6 points behind in the polls, but Congressman Roscoe Bartlett's (R-Frederick) campaign isn't buying it.

A poll paid for by the Maryland Democratic Party and conducted by the Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group shows incumbent Bartlett with 45 percent, Dougherty with 39 percent, and 16 percent of those surveyed undecided about the 6th Congressional District race.

FREDERICK -- Republican Roscoe Bartlett defended his record in the U.S. Congress before his opponents could really get their attacks going during a Wednesday evening debate at Frederick Community College.

The virtual town hall for Maryland's 6th Congressional District featured former Frederick Mayor Jennifer Dougherty (D), Libertarian Gary Hoover, and the incumbent Bartlett.

[img_assist|nid=3433|title=Del. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick County)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=160|height=222]DENVER - State Del. C. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick County) says 6th District congressional candidate Jennifer Dougherty (D-Frederick) can win in November, but it’s going to be an uphill battle.

“I’ve known Jennifer for many years and she’s a fighter and she’s very smart. People are wanting a change and I think this is a time where all the stars can aline,” Hecht told PolitickerMD.com during a reception for U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville).