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Montgomery County Council heads back to work, with four new members
Heading into Tuesday’s council session, Hans Riemer, who served a one-year term as council president, told his colleagues: “We welcome new voices to county leadership — we are looking forward to your contributions.”
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Montgomery Co. executive: Democrat Elrich comes out on top in 3-way race
Democrat Marc Elrich, a veteran county council member, easily fended off two challengers — including a third-party run from his former Democratic colleague — in the race for Montgomery County executive.
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3 candidates, 3 competing visions in race for Montgomery Co. executive
The election has been framed in some quarters as a referendum over the future of the county: How much growth and development is too much? Does Montgomery County need to be more business-friendly? And how should county leaders combat congestion and other transportation headaches in the county to keep residents moving.
6 months ago -
Nancy Floreen says she’ll rejoin Democrats
Nancy Floreen, who is running for county executive in Montgomery County, said she would rejoin the Democratic Party, saying she had been “very upfront” about why she left.
6 months ago -
PAC attack from all sides in race for Montgomery Co. Executive
A super political action committee opposed to Nancy Floreen’s bid for Montgomery County executive hit the airwaves this week with an advertisement that is critical of her reliance on contributions from the business community.
6 months ago -
Floreen works to meet petition deadline for Montgomery Co. exec run
Teams of canvassers are working through the weekend to get the 7,255 signatures Floreen needs to get on the ballot as an independent candidate in the race for Montgomery County Executive by 5 p.m. Monday.
9 months ago -
Elrich remains winner after recount in Montgomery Co. exec race
Businessman David Blair picked up two votes after the recount, making the final number of votes that councilmember Marc Elrich won by a total of 77.
9 months ago -
Montgomery Co. takes over Glen Echo Park from National Park Service
A new agreement between the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland, aims to allow Glen Echo Park to flourish as a cultural arts center. See photos.
9 months ago -
It’s official: David Blair asks for partial recount in Montgomery Co. exec race
The Blair campaign is asking for a recount of provisional and absentee ballots as well as a recount in two specific precincts. The request comes days after the Montgomery County Board of Elections certified Blair’s opponent — longtime county councilmember Marc Elrich — as the winner by several dozen votes.
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‘We’re torn’: Blair continues to mull over Montgomery Co. recount decision
In an interview with WTOP, David Blair — who ran for Montgomery County executive in the Democratic primary — said his campaign is still considering whether to petition for a recount.
9 months ago -
Nancy Floreen works to get on ballot in Montgomery Co. executive race
In her statement Wednesday, county Council member Nancy Floreen, who is term-limited, said she’s running “to give Montgomery County a third, independent choice come November.”
9 months ago -
Elrich declares victory in Democratic primary for Montgomery Co. executive
Marc Elrich is declaring victory in the race to be the Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Executive. The Board of Elections finished counting votes and Elich has an 80 vote lead, but there could still be recounts.
10 months ago -
Montgomery Co. Council member Nancy Floreen signals intent to run for county exec
The race for Montgomery County executive — still too close to call after last week’s primary — just got a new twist: Current county Council member Nancy Floreen has signaled her intent to run for county executive as an independent.
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Provisional, absentee ballots could tip Montgomery Co. exec race; official count starts Thursday
The thousands of absentee and provisional ballots issued are expected to play a key role in the closely watched Montgomery County executive’s race where the top two contenders are separated by fewer than 500 votes. But it will take until the end of next week before the state certifies the official results and a winner is declared.
10 months ago -
2018 Montgomery County Primary Race Results
Montgomery County voters are casting ballots for county council, county executive, state’s attorney, sheriff and the board of education. Stay with WTOP for results.
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