Politics & Government

Brandon Scott Takes Lead Over Sheila Dixon In Baltimore’s Mayoral Race

Numbers posted on the state elections board's website show Scott with a lead over former mayor Sheila Dixon.

Council President Brandon Scott has an edge over Sheila Dixon in the mayoral race after additional votes were counted.
Council President Brandon Scott has an edge over Sheila Dixon in the mayoral race after additional votes were counted. (WJZ)

BALTIMORE, MD — City Council President Brandon Scott now holds a narrow lead in the race to be the city’s next mayor. Numbers posted on the state elections board’s website Sunday night show Scott with a 388-vote lead over former mayor Sheila Dixon, who had been leading in the election prior to Sunday.

Scott has 39,043 votes as of Sunday night, while Dixon has 38,655. Mary Miller remains in third place with 21,002 votes, putting her at 15.5 percent.

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