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  "path": "/2026/03/28/in-deep-red-washington-county-a-surge-in-democratic-candidates/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-28T09:36:53.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Election 2026",
    "Gov & Politics",
    "ICE detention facility",
    "Immigration and Customs Enforcement",
    "open meetings",
    "public comment",
    "Washington County commissioners",
    "Williamsport ICE facility",
    "Williamsport warehouse"
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  "textContent": "Anger over a proposed immigration detention center in Williamsport and a gradual reduction in public participation at county commissioner meetings are cited as possible reasons for a surge in Democratic, and younger, candidates in Washington County.",
  "title": "In deep-red Washington County, a surge in Democratic candidates"
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