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What was Ben Cardin's margin of victory over Michael Steele in 2006?

  • 8%

  • 10%

  • 12%

  • 14%

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The 2006 Maryland U.S. Senate election was a close race between Democratic candidate Ben Cardin and Republican candidate Michael Steele. Cardin ultimately won the election by a margin of 8%, a difference of approximately 110,000 votes. Cardin's success in the election can be attributed to several factors, including his strong support among African-American voters and his ability to appeal to moderate voters in the state.
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