The Baltimore Banner reports that the retirement of 77-year-old U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume will result in an open seat in a district with a large Baltimore footprint.
According to The Banner, Democrats nationally are fretting about older politicians specifically noting age themes carried by candidates in Maryland's 7th Congressional race.
The article states that Mark Conway is running against Kweisi Mfume in this primary election. Source text indicates these age themes carry weight within the context of the national conversation regarding older politicians.