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Fraser-Hidalgo Looking Good in D15
Montgomery County District 15 The Central Committee appointed then Del. Brian Feldman to the Senate when Sen. Rob Garagiola resigned the seat. There was some controversy over the appointment but it seemed inevitable to many as Brian is a well-regarded legislator who had the strong backing of his colleagues in the district. Sen. Feldman is … Continue reading Fraser-Hidalgo Looking Good in D15
State Legislators to Hogan: Send MoCo More Vaccines
By Adam Pagnucco. Voicing concerns that MoCo is not receiving its fair share of vaccines from the state, the county’s state legislators have written to Governor Larry Hogan asking for more doses. The letter was signed by all 8 state senators and all 24 delegates who represent MoCo in Annapolis. It is reprinted below. ***** … Continue reading State Legislators to Hogan: Send MoCo More Vaccines
State Legislators Call on Harris to Resign
By Adam Pagnucco. A group of state legislators including 13 State Senators and 71 Delegates has called on District 1 Congressman Andy Harris to resign. In a letter addressed to Harris, the legislators tell him, “You have for months joined in cynical, politically motivated attempts to undermine the legitimate, free, and fair election that selected … Continue reading State Legislators Call on Harris to Resign
The Return of Saqib Ali
By Adam Pagnucco. This is a good day for Seventh State, MoCo political junkies, and anyone who loves a great fight. That’s because one of the all-time cage-shakers of MoCo politics from a decade ago has returned to run for office again. Yes, it’s true. Saqib Ali is running for Delegate in District 15. Saqib … Continue reading The Return of Saqib Ali
Who Signed the Anti-Austin Letter – and Who Did Not
By Adam Pagnucco. It’s common for elected officials to endorse candidates in school board races. What’s decidedly uncommon is for elected officials to issue anti-endorsements – in essence, telling voters NOT to vote for a candidate. But that’s what just happened minutes ago, as a collection of MoCo county officials and state lawmakers sent an … Continue reading Who Signed the Anti-Austin Letter – and Who Did Not
House of Delegates Primary Roundup Districts 1-23
The Top Line (1) Incumbents Maricé Morales and Joe Vallario will not be returning to the House of Delegates. (2) Will Kathleen Dumais replace Vallario as Judiciary Committee Chair? By the District Republican Dels. Kathy Szeliga and Rick Impallaria traded barbs during the delegate race in D7 (Baltimore & Harford). Szeliga won the first spot … Continue reading House of Delegates Primary Roundup Districts 1-23
MoCo State Leg Update: Delegates Morales and Robinson Trailing Narrowly in Tight Races
State Senate In District 18, Del. Jeff Waldstreicher looks set to win the Democratic nomination with 50% to 38% for Dana Beyer and 12% for Michelle Carhart. House of Delegates Incumbents Kathleen Dumais and David Fraser-Hidalgo look set to be joined by Lily Qi in D15. In D16, incumbents Marc Korman and Ariana Kelly look … Continue reading MoCo State Leg Update: Delegates Morales and Robinson Trailing Narrowly in Tight Races
Sierra Club Issues Second Round of Endorsements
By Adam Pagnucco. The Maryland Sierra Club has issued a second round of state-level endorsements. We have previously listed their first round of endorsements and their county-level endorsements in MoCo. The new MoCo candidates who have been endorsed are: District 14: Senator Craig Zucker, Delegate Pam Queen. Delegates Anne Kaiser and Eric Luedtke were endorsed … Continue reading Sierra Club Issues Second Round of Endorsements
Campaign Finance Reports: Districts 14 and 15, January 2018
By Adam Pagnucco. Today kicks off a series of reports on fundraising in MoCo’s state legislative districts. Incumbents are marked in red. District 14 This is by far the easiest MoCo state legislative race to figure out. All four incumbents – Senator Craig Zucker and Delegates Anne Kaiser, Eric Luedtke and Pam Queen – are … Continue reading Campaign Finance Reports: Districts 14 and 15, January 2018