Sen. Andy Harris enjoyed hugs and congratulations from Republicans and Democrats alike Wednesday morning at the State House, as he celebrated his trouncing of nine-term incumbent Wayne Gilchrest in the 1st Congressional District.

Harris earned a convincing 43 percent of the vote over Gilchrest in an expensive and fiercely fought contest. Sen. E.J. Pipkin of the Upper Shore came in third at 20 percent.

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