Articles by Krista Brick

November 5, 2014 | Krista Brick

photo of League of Women Voters School Board Debate

Ortman-Fouse Tops Evans for At-Large School Board Seat

The latest election results now show what started as a close race between Montgomery County School Board at-large candidates Jill Ortman-Fouse and Shebra Evans stayed that way all night. The Montgomery County Board of Elections website shows Ortman-Fouse with 51.37 percent or 88,748 to Evans’ 83,081 There are still 9,883 absentee ballots that are left to […]

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November 5, 2014 | Krista Brick

Montgomery Voter Turnout Third Worst in the State

UPDATED – Montgomery County’s registered voters were the third worst in the state when it came to turning up at the polls or voting early in the General Election, according to the State’s Board of Elections website. The county tallied 38.92 percent of the registered voters who actually voted, according to the unofficial results. That’s behind […]

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Some County and Statewide Races Still Too Close, County Council Incumbents Hold onto Seats

As of 11:15 p.m., with 80 Montgomery County precincts reporting several races were clear while others were still too close to call. In the category of too close to call, the race for the at-large school board seat between Jill Ortman-Fouse who has 50.75 percent of the vote compared to Shebra Evans’ 48.71. Patricia O’Neil […]

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Councilmember Cherri Branson Talks About Her Time in Office

Montgomery County Councilmember Cherri Branson talks with MyMcMedia about her time on the council.

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

First Election Day Results for County Races

The first Election Day results have been released in Montgomery County and it is showing some tight races in the Montgomery County School Board. Shebra Evans leades Jill Ortman-Fouse by about 300 votes for an at-large seat on the board. Challenger Kristin Trible has 44 percent of the vote against incumbent Judy Docca’s 55.02 percent. […]

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Reed Says School Board Races Ones to Watch (VIDEO)

JustUpThePike’s Dan Reed gives his thoughts on the early voting results for Montgomery County.  

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Montgomery’s Early Voting Results Favor Incumbents, Brown (VIDEO)

Montgomery County’s early voting results are in and the anticipated tight race of the night doesn’t look as close in the early voting here. Susan Kenedy gives us an update on the early voting tabulations: According to Montgomery County’s unofficial early voting results, Anthony Brown, Democratic candidate for governor is leading Republican candidate Larry Hogan 69.81 […]

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Police Searching for Missing Gaithersburg Man

Police asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing Gaithersburg man. He is Leonardo Franklin Washington of 700 block of Clopper Road. Washington was reported missing on Oct. 28, but had not been seen or heard from since Oct. 17. Police and family are concerned for his physical well-being and emotional welfare. Anyone with […]

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Voters In Line at 8 p.m. Will Be Able to Cast Ballot

Polling places are open and the awaiting the evening rush. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. when polls officially close will be allowed to vote, according to Montgomery County Board of Elections Spokeswoman Marjorie Roher. Roher said polling places today opened at 7 a.m. and while there were some lines first thing, they had dissipated […]

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November 4, 2014 | Krista Brick

Kentlands Resident Picked as New Gaithersburg Councilmember Pending General Election Results

Kentlands resident and community activist Neil Harris will likely be the newest Gaithersburg City Councilman. The Gaithersburg City Council selected Harris on Monday night during an executive session to fill the vacancy that is anticipated as Council Member Jud Ashman becomes mayor, contingent upon the election of Mayor Sidney Katz to the Montgomery County Council […]

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