Heated Forum Held for Maryland's 6th District Race

The Ridgewood Property Owners and Civic Association held a local election forum at Ridgewood Presbyterian Church, where candidates mingled with attendees instead of participating in a traditional Q&A session, a change made due to previous disruptions. Among the candidates, Republican Jonathan Rinaldi is challenging incumbent Democrat Andrew Hevesi for a State Assembly seat, while veteran U.S. Rep. Nydia Vazquez is facing Republican Bill Kregler. In Maryland, a heated debate occurred between Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott, culminating in Parrott briefly walking off the stage after accusing Delaney of spreading lies about him in campaign ads. The forum featured a structured format with time limits for responses, where immigration and healthcare were significant topics, with Delaney advocating for universal healthcare and a bipartisan immigration bill, while Parrott opposed the latter. The forum highlighted the candidates' contrasting views, particularly on immigration, where Delaney argued for collaboration, and Parrott expressed relief over the failure of a bipartisan bill. Overall, both events showcased the contentious atmosphere ahead of the upcoming elections.