Jesse Colvin: Democrat for Congress in MD's 1st District

Today, another in our series of “Conversations with the Candidates.”Jesse Colvin is running for Congress in Maryland’s sprawling 1st Congressional District. In a crowded primary field last summer, he beat five other Democrats. Now, in the November 6 General Election, he faces the incumbent -- Andy Harris -- in the only Maryland congressional district that leans Republican. Harris, a Republican, is seeking a 5th term in Congress.Colvin served four combat deployments in Afghanistan as an Army Ranger and intelligence officer. He says that running for Congress is another call to serve. This is his first run for elective office.Jesse Colvin joins Tom in Studio A.We live-streamed this conversation on Facebook. To see that video, click here.Email us at [email protected], tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.