(DC News Now) Police were investigating a fatal single-car crash on Tuesday afternoon. He poured an eye-popping $5.4 million from his personal fortune into the effort and he had pro-business groups helping him through a political action committee. Email Alerts (sent several times a month). Below you will see the unofficial election results for Montgomery County Executive and Montgomery County Council, as of 7:13am on Wednesday, November 9th, with all precincts reported, per the Maryland State Board of Elections: County Executive Vote for 1 (258 of 258 election day precincts reported) Name Party Skolnick has said he doesnt want to attack his opponents on the campaign trail, but rather he wants to use his platform as an opportunity to introduce some new ideas to county residents. Montgomery County, no question, has been a real standout in getting people vaccinated, Hogan told Maryland Matters in October. What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? U.S. President | Important: Political district boundaries are changing! Montgomerys vaccine strategy earned recent plaudits from Gov. Incumbent Marc Elrich is the only large-county executive in Maryland to face a tough primary this cycle. | The primary election is July 19. The Montgomery County Board of Elections needs Election Workers. } Screenshot. Although he just finished a year as president of the nine-member panel, he is not as well known across the county as Riemer, a three-term legislator who serves at-large, or Elrich, who held an at-large seat from 2006 to 2018. Our other counties could look to places like Montgomery County and Howard County and see what success looks like., Elrich said Montgomery has made progress in other areas, but its been obscured by the pandemic. The firm surveyed 329 likely Democratic voters between June 30 and July 3; the margin of error was 5.5%. 2023 Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Beat. Please contact George Molnar at publicfiledc@hubbardradio.com or (202) 895-5120. Larry Hogans (R) administration to obtain critical votes from a regional transportation planning board for Hogans proposed project to widen I-270 and parts of I-495 with toll lanes in both directions and rebuild the American Legion Bridge. In a June survey conducted by the same firm, Columbia-based Gonzales Polls, Elrich led Blair 45%-20%, with Riemer at 15%. House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County), left, and Prince Georges County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), right, are among a crowd of supporters for comptroller candidate Del. The ad will air on TV as well as digitally across Maryland, and is complemented by a longer radio spot, also narrated by Winfrey. Elrich held wide leads among every demographic group. Because he lacks Blairs ability to self-finance and Elrichs ability to generate headlines, Hucker may have the most to gain from winning the most sought-after endorsements in the county The Washington Post and the Montgomery County Education Association. Early voting begins July 7. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Published on January 18, 2023 at 10:45 am CST. Wednesdays forecast in Annapolis: Above-average temperatures and morning fog giving way to golden sunshine. Mary Jane Mountain, located at 91 S. Main St. in Montgomery, opened this past week after wrapping up the licensing process with Vermont's Cannabis Control Board. A survey by Progressives for Progress, a political action committeefunded byreal estate interests, shows the race tightening. Due to COVID-19, all community outreach is cancelled until further notice. VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); Opinion | Our picks for Maryland's 2022 primary elections. With only a few days left in the race and a considerable number of undecided voters remaining, the Washington Post endorsement and flurry of ad spending could push this race in Blairs favor. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery), and more than a dozen others. Montgomery County voters have officially backed Marc Elrich for a second term as County Executive, 71.40 percent compared to his Republican challenger's 28.04 percent. The Montgomery County Register provides information on proposed, adopted and temporary regulations issued by the County Executive, and Boards and Commissions. Three new public opinion polls offer very contradictory glimpses into the race for Montgomerys county executive. Im building a campaign to win.. Early polls show that Elrich has expanded his base of support. if ($(this).next('.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { July 11, 2022 . His background is in civil engineering. Polls are open from 7. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Although the numbers signify that Elrich has built on the plurality that propelled him to a narrow win in 2018, they also make it clear that many Democrats first choice at this stage is someone else. I have a relationship with the voters that runs a little deeper.. The ad will be airing across the state on TV and digital platforms while a newradio adfrom Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-Baltimore City) begins airing in the Baltimore media market. Perez was the choice of 25% of Montgomery Democrats surveyed, far outpacing second-place finishers Wes Moore and Peter Franchot, both of whom had 15% support. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore wasout with a new adthis week as well, featuring another powerful female figure: Oprah Winfrey. Election officials are getting ready to make changes to County, State, and Congressional districts. Prominent examples, he noted, are in Morgantown, West Virginia, and at Heathrow Airport in London. County Executive Marc Elrich, a Democrat, faces three challengers in the primary election: David Blair, a businessman who lost to Elrich by 77 votes in the 2018 primary; Hans Riemer, a term-limited County Council member; and Peter James, CEO of a tech company. People there, theyve done a good job. Since then, it has permitted an average of 2,315 units per year. Montgomery County polls offer insight on county executive race Three new public opinion polls offer very contradictory glimpses into the race for Montgomery's county executive.. [Washington Business Journals], Todays weather: Sunny, with a high near 85, Sunday morning fire at Bethesda Catholic church was second one set at local churches, authorities say, Blair pumps another $1.85 million in personal funds into county executive bid, As primary approaches, Hucker has most campaign money to spend, Glass hits public financing limit, Daily Newsletter (sent Monday through Saturday) Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. The filing deadline is still two months away, and it is possible that other candidates will enter the race. Brooke Lierman released a new ad this week with a formidable lineup of Marylands most powerful women. The level of taxation on businesses and residents is too high and makes it more difficult to live in the county, he said. Thursday, November 3, 2022, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. I hope that you take advantage of the many time-saving online services we've made available and that you find this information useful in accessing our many services. Del. Blair won the endorsement of the Washington Post, whose editorial page which regarded him to be the most viable candidate to block Elrich. Gov. He has filed his intent and is gathering the leaderships signatures to qualify for the general election ballot. widget_load_check_dom() EMAIL: elections@montgomerycountymd.gov, ADDRESS: 18753 N. Frederick Ave, Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); Brooke Lierman (D-Baltimore City) in a new ad. In 2018, Elrich then a three-term member of the County Council eked out a 77-vote victory over David Blair, a wealthy businessman seeking elective office for the first time. FULL ELECTION RESULTS HERE. Nearly a quarter of the electorate was undecided. Central to Huckers pitch to voters is his belief that that Elrich lacks urgency and focus in the way he tackles the countys challenges, a charge the incumbent rejects. The winner of the primary is virtually certain to prevail in November. The other Democrats running in the primary finished in the low single digits. Editors Note: This story was updated to correct the amount of money David Blair spent on his 2018 campaign. He has been critical of Elrich on the campaign trail, including on housing issues. A poll taken by the same organization a month ago had Elrich at 33%, with 19 point leads on each of his main rivals. The Washington Post endorsed Blair just prior to the poll, on June 25. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-down'); Marylands voting system produces a voter-verifiable paper record a paper trail of each voters selections. A silver sedan had crashed, and the occupant (s) were pronounced dead at the scene. Their responsibilities include proposing plans, programs, County budgets, and even legislation to the County Council. } He is running for executive even though he would be a strong favorite to win a third term on the council. } else { Opinion: Election deniers lost in 2022 but havent gone away. Voters approve of the job he has done guiding the county through the pandemic, according to the early polls. In a county where residents are more likely to focus on national politics, Blair is still not a household name. [For more information on candidates for local, state and federal races, check out the Bethesda Beat voters guide.]. She gets big things done for our families and communities, Jones says in the ad. I am well known in the county, he said. As early voting draws to a close and with less than a week until the July 19th Democratic primary in Maryland, the race for Montgomery County Executive is a dead heat. In Maryland, Dems capitalized on mail-in voting but the GOP didnt. Barred from seeking re-election by the countys term limits law, he hopes to unseat Elrich by building on his past victories. In an interview, Blair said voters hes spoken with since launching his second bid are primarily concerned about Montgomerys lack of affordable housing, access to good-paying jobs, and a sense that the countys celebrated school system is slipping. In six months, Montgomery Democrats will decide whether Marc B. Elrich deserves a second term as county executive. The other Democrats running in the primary finished in the low single digits. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. People dont know that Montgomery College is announcing an east-side campus. Unlike the county executive, Riemer supports Thrive Montgomery 2050. The remaining 38% said they were undecided. Hucker and Riemer would both benefit if the other dropped out of the race. $("div.vis_widget_title").click(function(){ Kay Ivey has started off her second full term by signing four executive orders on education. Voters approve of the job he has done guiding the county through the pandemic, according to the early polls. The inaugural festivities, which will take place on historic Lawyer's Mall in Annapolis, will include musical performances and remarks from officials. | Earlier this week, the campaign launched another adfeaturing Moores endorsementsin Prince Georges County, including Alsobrooks. Like Hucker, he thinks the county needs a chief executive with a stronger sense of urgency. In an interview, he derided Blair as a former Republican and accused Elrich of having a fringe background.. Like Hucker, he thinks the county needs a chief executive with a stronger sense of urgency. Hans Riemer: The Montgomery County Council made historic progress on housing, Moore pledges to steer I-270/I-495 traffic relief efforts in a new direction, Dozens of Md. District boundaries are adjusted every ten years based on how the population changes. Montgomery County has added a form field label to enable County Accessibility Guideline compliance. In early vote totals as of around 7 a.m. Wednesday with 246 of 258 precincts reporting primary day votes Blair still held a thin lead over Elrich, 39.6% to 38%. COVID closures hurt disabled kids. Fears that the former Takoma Park City councilmember was too far left politically or lacked the managerial experience needed to run a county larger than some states have largely dissipated. He was rated favorably by 55% and unfavorably by 26% of those polled. The general election on Tuesday, Nov. 9 features the race for Montgomery County executive. Important: Political district boundaries are changing! Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery), and more than a dozen others. We trust Brooke to be our champion and fight for a better future for every Marylander, Alsobrooks says. If COVID has taught us anything, its really taught us that the county government can respond very quickly to severe challenges when it chooses to, to set priorities, Hucker said. Education Newsletter (sent Thursdays) } A Garin-Hart-Yang survey commissioned by the Blair campaign also showed the race tightening. Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? Kay Ivey Hal Yeager/Governor's Office. We trust Brooke to be our champion and fight for a better future for every Marylander, Alsobrooks says. As physician practices increasingly consolidate or sell to private equity to stay in business, a group of local doctors is stepping in with an alternative. Battley believes county government has become a bureaucratic mess and needs major reforms. He was rated favorably by 55% and unfavorably by 26% of those polled. Each received 29% of the vote in a six-way race. Elrich has close ties with the countys unions, and their support assuming he gets it will provide crucial boots on the ground during the campaign. The winner of the primary is virtually certain to prevail in November. Was early voting available to all voters? Three new public opinion polls offer very contradictory glimpses into the race for Montgomery's county executive. 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(WSFA) - Gov. He says the budget deficit he inherited when he took office and the pandemic have made it difficult to roll out new programs, while initiatives he has enacted havent gotten attention because of the public health crisis.). chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-down'); Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Elrich was the choice of 41% of voters contacted, compared for 20% supporting Blair and 18% backing Riemer. >>RELATED: Check out Maryland Matters roundup of endorsements in the campaigns for governor and comptroller here. A third survey showed Elrich cruising to a second term. Montgomerys vaccine strategy earned recent plaudits from Gov. Richard Montgomery HS lockdown sparks discussions on safety, Bethesda company wants to help doctors fight off private equity takeovers When Larry Hogan was first sworn in as governor, the weather was cold and snowy. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Maryland Matters free email subscription, After the blast: 3 families devastated by Montgomery Co. condo blast share struggle to pick up the pieces, 1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in Aspen Hill, Montgomery Co. man arrested in shooting that left car and restaurant damaged, Husband of missing woman with DC ties looked up ways to dispose of body, By 1 measure, DC leads nation in green building. Marc Elrich, Elrich was the choice of 41% of voters contacted, compared for 20% supporting Blair and 18% backing Riemer. Blairs path to victory broadens if he again gets the Post endorsement. Winfrey, who headlined a virtual fundraiser in June to support Moore, narrates the ad, which features a condensed breakdown of Moores life story and resume. Elrich said voters appreciate the countys overall approach to the pandemic from its focus on masks and distancing to its vaccine rollout. PHONE: 240-777-8500 Meanwhile, campaign activity is up, and Montgomery County residents are partly learning about the election through a flood of campaign advertisements. In forums and interviews, hes said hes concerned about the rising level of crime in Montgomery County, including homicides, armed carjackings and robberies. As a moderate, he would aim to create a more fair tax system for county residents and to spend less as a county government in order to pay down the countys debt. Visit the vision statement for more information. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled the Climate Action Plan that will guide the County toward its goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 percent by 2027 and by 100 percent by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. Navigate to Maryland 2022 local elections overviews: Allegany | Anne Arundel | Baltimore (County) | Baltimore (City) | Calvert | Caroline | Carroll | Cecil | Charles | Dorchester | Frederick | Garrett | Harford | Howard | Kent | Montgomery | Prince George's | Queen Anne's | Somerset | St. Mary's | Talbot | Washington | Wicomico | Worcester, What's on my ballot? Hucker appears confident of his ability to pull together a coalition of labor, business and civil rights leaders behind his candidacy and that he will build on his current standing in the polls as he becomes better known in communities beyond his district. If you vote early, you may not vote by mail or on Election Day. In six months, Montgomery Democrats will decide whether Marc B. Elrich deserves a second term as county executive. A Garin-Hart-Yang survey commissioned by the Blair campaign also showed the race tightening. Nonprofit. 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