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November 3, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Voces de Hispanos en Montgomery que Participan en las Elecciones por Primera Vez

En la ciudad de Wheaton, el corazón de muchos hogares latinos en el condado de Montgomery, varios hispanos madrugaron para ejercer su derecho al voto en estas elecciones generales. MyMCMedia conversó con aquellos que por primera vez están participando de esta fiesta electoral. PARTICIPACION ELECTORAL EL DÍA DE LA ELECCION (11AM) Maryland: 157,359 Condado de […]

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November 3, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Junta Electoral de Montgomery Insta a Votantes a Preparase Antes de Salir a Votar

Desde mucho antes de que abrieran las puertas en el centro de votación de Silver Spring, esta mañana, los votantes esperaron pacientes y bajo frías temperaturas para emitir su voto. El Dr. Gilberto Zelaya de la Junta Electoral del condado de Montgomery dice estar muy emocionado por este día de las elecciones generales, y envía […]

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November 3, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Takoma Park Residents Can Cast City Ballot in Person Election Day

Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart spoke to MyMCMedia Monday about the city’s election on Nov. 3. (Stewart is seeking reelection in the local election, running against Roger Schlegel.) Stewart says it’s the first time in Takoma Park history that the city’s election has fallen on the same day as the national election. She added that […]

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November 3, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Photos: Election Day 2020 in Montgomery County

MyMCMedia has visited several election centers on Election Day 2020. Here’s a look at photos from different locations we went to. Voters at Jane. E Lawton Community Recreation Center in Chevy Chase https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJbsaYBppJ/ Voters at Poolesville High School https://www.instagram.com/p/CHI0Jv3AO3W/ Voters at Potomac Community Center https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJbZEXhH03/ Voters at Silver Spring Civic Building https://www.instagram.com/p/CHIhZvvBelH/ It’s a party […]

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November 2, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Lawmakers Call on Hogan to Provide $2 Million for Businesses Along Purple Line

Several Maryland and Montgomery County lawmakers gathered outside of Evita’s Bridal Shop in Takoma Park Monday, calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to provide funding for businesses along the Purple Line. Many of those businesses are immigrant-owned, and they face a unique financial challenge because of Purple Line construction and restrictions placed on businesses because of […]

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November 2, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Early Voters Cast Ballots on Eve of Election

Monday is the last day for early voting in Maryland. A day before Election Day, MyMCMedia caught up with early voters at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Remember, most voting centers will be closed on Election Day due to the pandemic.

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November 2, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Elrich Calls for Civility on Election Day

MyMCMedia spoke to County Executive Marc Elrich ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Here’s Elrich’s message to Montgomery County residents: “We need to take a deep breath and find a little bit of civility amongst ourselves,” Elrich said. “Whether you like the winner or not, how you go forward is part of a country that […]

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November 2, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Junta Electoral: Se Esperan Largas Filas el Día de las Elecciones

Con menos de 24 horas para el día de las elecciones, el lunes marca el último día de votación anticipada en el condado de Montgomery. La Junta Electoral local insta a los votantes a aprovechar los tiempos de espera cortos durante la votación anticipada, ya que esperan un aumento repentino el martes. Según los funcionarios, […]

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November 2, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Juez Hispana en Centro de Votación Habla Sobre su Experiencia y Motiva a Votantes

La salvadoreña Dendry Aguilar, Directora Ejecutiva del Centro de Habla Hispana y activista comunitaria, ha servido como juez en un centro de votación en el condado de Montgomery en medio de unas elecciones muy diferentes a la de años anteriores debido a la pandemia Covid-19. Aguilar habló con MyMCMedia sobre esta experiencia, la importancia de […]

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November 2, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Monday Marks Last Day for Early Voting in Montgomery County

With Election Day less than 24 hours away, Monday marks the last day of early voting in Montgomery County. The local Board of Elections urges voters to take advantage of the short line wait times during early voting, as they are expecting a surge on Tuesday. According to officials, out of the more than 673,000 […]

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