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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October 2, 2018 | Staff Writer

photo of mcm studio a ready for county executive forum

County Executive Forum in Photos

Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood moderated the Oct. 1st Montgomery County Executive forum hosted by Montgomery Community Media (MCM). The forum was held in MCM’s studios and broadcast live. All three of the candidates for Montgomery County’s next Executive participated. The candidates included March Elrich (D), Robin Ficker (R), and Nancy Floreen (I). Photos from […]

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October 1, 2018 | Staff Writer

Candidates Square Off on Transportation

The three candidates for Montgomery County executive met Monday night in the Montgomery Community Media studios to talk transportation, education and economic development. Here’s a recap of the evening: And here’s the full forum:

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October 1, 2018 | Staff Writer

CE Candidates Talk About Their Personal Health, Taxes, and The Washington Post Endorsement

Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood moderate a Montgomery County executive forum in Rockville Monday. Nnamdi, host of WAMU’s “The Politics Hour,” shares the microphone with resident political analyst Tom Sherwood. Sherwood is a former political reporter for NBC4 and The Washington Post. The three candidates running for Montgomery County executive are the Democratic nominee Marc Elrich (D), […]

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October 1, 2018 | Staff Writer

Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood Moderate CE Forum with Floreen, Ficker and Elrich

The three candidates running for Montgomery County executive will appeared in a forum at Montgomery Community Media (MCM) Studios Monday, Oct. 1. You may watch the forum below: The candidates — Marc Elrich (D), Robin Ficker (R), and Nancy Floreen (I) — seek the seat held by Ike Leggett, who will leave office in December […]

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September 29, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Watch Live: County Executive Forum Moderated by Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood Monday

Watch live Monday, October 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. The three candidates running for Montgomery County executive will appear in a forum hosted by Montgomery Community Media on Oct. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates — Marc Elrich (D), Robin Ficker (R), and Nancy Floreen (I) — seek the seat held […]

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September 28, 2018 | Staff Writer

Voter Registration, Election Worker Drives Set for Montgomery Libraries

Montgomery County Board of Elections will conduct these voter registration and election worker recruitment drives Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 at local public libraries: Monday, Oct. 1 (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Aspen Hill, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville Tuesday, Oct. 2 (5 p.m.-8 p.m.) Chevy Chase, 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase Wednesday, Oct. 3 (5 p.m.-8 […]

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September 27, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Independent Neal Simon Running for U.S. Senate

Neal Simon of Potomac is running as an independent in the U.S. Senate race. “It is harder [to run as an independent],” Simon said during an interview at Poolesville Day. “It isn’t the way our government is supposed to function. Our government should not be two teams fighting against each other.” Simon is running against […]

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September 27, 2018 | Staff Writer

Board of Elections Accepting Vote by Mail Applications

Any voter who wants to vote by mail may request an application for the Nov. 6 Gubernatorial General Election. Voters who request a vote by mail ballot and then vote during early voting at an early voting center or vote on Nov. 6 at their polling place will vote a provisional ballot. In order to […]

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September 26, 2018 | Staff Writer

Board of Elections Seeks Bilingual Voters to Work Polls

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual voters to work at early voting sites and at polling places on Election Day, Nov. 6. Because of the diversity of the county, the Montgomery County Board of Elections recruits workers who speak multiple languages for every election. Voters who are fluent in both English and […]

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September 25, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Tune in Oct. 1 for County Executive Forum Moderated by Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood

Watch live Monday, October 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. The three candidates running for Montgomery County executive will appear in a forum hosted by Montgomery Community Media on Oct. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates — Marc Elrich (D), Robin Ficker (R), and Nancy Floreen (I) — seek the seat held […]

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