Mugwumps aren't reliable voters, though, Peach. They're lazy and fickle. Both parties run to the middle at their peril.
What am I missing here?
Governor
Candidate Votes % of votes
Robert Ehrlich (REP)* 240,673 51%
Martin O'Malley (DEM) 223,568 48%
35% of precincts reporting
U.S. Senate
Candidate Votes % of votes
Michael Steele (REP) 230,964 49%
Ben Cardin (DEM) 230,860 49%
35% of precincts reporting