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John K. Delaney (born April 16, 1963) is a businessman and candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th District of Maryland.

Early life, education, and career
Delaney grew up in New Jersey, where his father worked as an electrician. A graduate of Columbia University and Georgetown University Law School, Delaney was the first in his family to attend college. In 2000, Delaney co-founded CapitalSource, a commercial lender headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

2012 Congressional Election
On April 3, 2012, Delaney won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th District of Maryland, defeating four other candidates with 54.2% of the vote and beating his next closest opponent, State Senator Rob Garagiola, 20,414 votes to 10,981 votes. During the primary, Delaney was endorsed by President Bill Clinton, Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Comptroller Peter Franchot, the Washington Post, and the Gazette.