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Politicians Flock to Crisfield's Annual Crab and Clam Bake

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CRISFIELD, Md. (AP) - A well-known Maryland seafood festival with a strong political flavor is scheduled for Crisfield.

The 40th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake will take place Wednesday afternoon.

Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to attend. The Republican is opting for local politics over the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

Del. Kathy Szeliga, the GOP's candidate for U.S. Senate, also is attending the all-you-can-eat event. Her Democratic opponent, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, also is scheduled to attend.

The event features crabs, clams, fish, corn on the cob and watermelon.

The event is named in honor of Crisfield native J. Millard Tawes, who was governor from 1959 to 1967.

Don Rush is the News Director at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.