Gaithersburg Announces Unofficial Election Results; Ashman Reelected Mayor

The City of Gaithersburg has announced the unofficial results for its municipal election for mayor and two council member seats. The races show that incumbent Jud Ashman will be reelected as the city’s mayor, a position...

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Watch Live: Candidates Forum for Gubernatorial Primary to Focus on Renters’ Rights, Affordable Housing, Eviction Crisis

The Montgomery County Renters Alliance, in partnership with Montgomery Community Media hosted a candidates’ forum on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 21. The forum included the candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial...

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Foro para las Primarias a Gobernador: Derechos de los Inquilinos, Viviendas y Crisis de Desalojo

La Alianza de inquilinos del condado de Montgomery, en asociación con Montgomery Community Media, organiza un foro de candidatos el martes 21 de septiembre de 6:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. El foro incluye a los candidatos para las...

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Sept. 28 Voter Registration Drives on National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, Sept. 28 is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday first observed in 2012. The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) encourages residents to register to vote and to verify their voter...

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Former NFL Player Tackles Law & Order

Robert Bass used to suit up for the Bears and the Packers. Now he wants to add a badge to his wardrobe, according to his campaign’s FaceBook page.  A Silver Spring resident, Bass, 50, joins the race for Montgomery County...

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Former DNC Chair Tom Perez Enters Maryland Gubernatorial Race

Tom Perez, who recently completed his term as chair of the Democratic National Committee, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of Maryland. Perez, a resident of Takoma Park, announced his bid on social media,...

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May 29, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Biden to Rally Virtually With Maryland Democrats Ahead of Primary

Ahead of Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election, the Maryland Democratic Party has organized a virtual rally at 3 p.m. Sunday and they are bringing in some big names in the Democratic Party. The virtual event is called “Dems@Distance” and will feature appearances from the presumptive Democratic primary nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, as well as […]

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May 27, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Hoy Miércoles es la Fecha Límite para Registrarse y Votar en las Primarias

La fecha límite para registrarse para votar en las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio es hoy miércoles 27 de mayo. Esta es también la fecha límite para cambiar la afiliación del partido o actualizar la dirección de un votante. ¡REGISTRESE PARA VOTAR! FECHA LÍMITE: 27 de mayo ¡Envie la palabra VOTA por texto al […]

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May 27, 2020 | Staff Writer

Voter Registration Deadline is Wednesday

The deadline to register to vote in the June 2 primary election is Wednesday, May 27. This is also the deadline to change party affiliation or update a voter’s address. Tomorrow, 5/27 is the deadline to register, update your information or change party affiliation for the primary election. You can register or update your registration […]

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May 19, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

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Andrés to Join Biden for Virtual Town Hall on Food Insecurity

At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Chef José Andrés of Bethesda is joining former Vice President Joe Biden (the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee) for a virtual town hall. The town hall is hosted by Yahoo News and will focus on food insecurity and the future of the restaurant industry. TONIGHT: Join @joebiden and @chefjoseandres in our live […]

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May 12, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Federation of Republican Women Present Virtual Board of Education Forum

The Montgomery County Federation of Republican Women (MCFRW) hosts a virtual forum with candidates for the three Montgomery County Board of Education races from now through June 2. The forum presents an opportunity for area residents to view videos from School Board candidates from the safety of their homes. The primary election day is June […]

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May 4, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Kamala Harris to 7 Year-Old Cavanaugh Bell: ‘You Inspire Me’

Gaithersburg’s Cavanaugh Bell is continuing to receive praise for his antibullying activism and for making care packages for the elderly during the COVID-19 health crisis. Seven-year-old Cavanaugh Bell proves that no one is ever too young to be a leader.https://t.co/pDkubhe3IS — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) April 13, 2020 The 7-year-old who founded the nonprofit Cool and […]

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April 19, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Robin Ficker Is Running Again, This Time For Governor

Perennial political candidate Robin Ficker, a Republican, is running for governor in yet another attempt to roll back taxes for Maryland residents. His campaign slogan is “Cut Maryland Sales Tax Two Cents.” He carried a large banner with those words on it this weekend when he demonstrated at the Maryland State House in Annapolis urging […]

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April 7, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Board of Elections Seeks Feedback on Voting Centers for June 2 Election

Montgomery County Board of Elections is conducting a telephone meeting Wednesday to select voting centers for Maryland’s June 2 Presidential Primary Election. On April 2, the Maryland State Board of Elections adopted a plan for the Presidential Primary Election. The plan — which would need to be approved by Gov. Larry Hogan — requires local […]

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March 24, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Questions About Voting in Montgomery County During a Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has already affected Montgomery County residents planning to vote in the the 2020 presidential primary election. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the election has been rescheduled to take place June 2, after it was originally set for April 28. As we continue to respond to the health crisis, Gilberto Zelaya, the outreach […]

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March 6, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Former Congressman Delaney Endorses Biden

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney (D-Md.) officially announced his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden on Twitter Friday. Delaney — the former congressman from Potomac — dropped out of the presidential race in January, days before the Iowa caucuses. Now, the Democratic primary — which started out with a crowded field of candidates — has […]

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