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...

Read more

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...

Read more

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...

Read more

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...

Read more

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...

Read more

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,...

Read more
#mocovotesmcm

October 20, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Maryland Attorney General Encourages Everyone to ‘Make a Plan’ for Voting

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh spoke to MyMCMedia about the importance of making a plan for voting this election cycle. Related Post: Maryland Attorney General: ‘Voter Intimidation, Voter Harassment is a Crime’ Ballot Drop Boxes Available in Montgomery County for 2020 General Election Early Voting Centers Open Oct. 26 to Nov. 2 in Montgomery County

Read more

October 20, 2020 | Reid Flumbaum

Hogan Calls Ballot Question 1 ‘Blatant Cash and Power Grab’; Supports Question 2

Just days after early voting for the late President Ronald Reagan, Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday made his position clear on the statewide ballot questions. Question 1 on this year’s ballot proposes a change to the legislative authority over the state budget, saying: “the proposed amendment authorizes the General Assembly, in enacting a balanced budget […]

Read more

October 19, 2020 | Clara Longo de Freitas

Montgomery College Will Host Forum With Board of Education Candidates

Montgomery College will host a live forum with the Montgomery County Board of Education candidates Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Shebra Evans (District 4 candidate), Steve Solomon (District 4 candidate), Sunil Dasgupta (At large candidate), Lynne Harris (At large candidate), Michael Fryar (District 2 candidate) and Rebecca Smondrowski (District 2 candidate) will all take […]

Read more

October 19, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Fecha Límite para Solicitar una Papeleta para Votar por Correo es el 20 de Octubre

Para los votantes que opten por votar por correo, la fecha límite para solicitar sus papeletas de votación por correo es el martes 20 de octubre. Es importante tener en cuenta que las papeletas no se enviarán automáticamente por correo a los votantes para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre de 2020. Puede enviar un […]

Read more

October 19, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot is October 20

For voters who are opting to vote by mail, the deadline to request mail-in ballots is Tuesday, October 20. It is important to note that ballots will not be automatically mailed to voters for the November 3, 2020 election. “You can easily do it on your cell phone- text the letters VBM to 77788,” said […]

Read more

October 14, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Maryland Attorney General: ‘Voter Intimidation, Voter Harassment is a Crime’

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is responding to President Donald Trump, who has been raising concerns about voter intimidation in the upcoming 2020 General Election. “Voter intimidation, voter harassment is a crime. It’s a crime under state law, it’s a crime under federal law,” Frosh told MyMCMedia. “If people are intending in Maryland to come […]

Read more

October 13, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Three Weeks Out From Election Day, Sen. Kagan Answers Questions About Ballots

Election Day is three weeks away but voting is ongoing. Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-17) is engaged with state and county election board matters and helped clarify some ballot questions like where exactly to sign and why internet delivery may not be as convenient as you think. In Maryland, the board of elections must receive mail-in […]

Read more

October 13, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Hoy Martes 13 es el Último Día para Registrarse para Votar en las Elecciones

¿Está registrado para votar en las elecciones presidenciales del 3 de noviembre? El último día para registrarse para votar en Maryland es hoy martes 13 de octubre. Por lo tanto, para poder emitir su voto en esta próxima elección, asegúrese de verificar su registro de votante haciendo clic en este enlace. Si necesita registrarse, esto […]

Read more

October 12, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Deadline: Register To Vote in Maryland by Oct. 13

Are you registered to vote in the Nov. 3 Presidential Election? The last day to register to vote in Maryland is Tuesday, Oct. 13. So, in order to cast your ballot in this upcoming election, make sure you check your voter registration by clicking this link. If you need to register, here’s what you can […]

Read more

October 9, 2020 | Reid Flumbaum

Montgomery County Judge Candidates Take Part in Live Discussion Friday

American Africans United, with support from the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation and GapBuster Inc., is hosting a live discussion with all six Judge candidates for the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Scheduled to begin Friday Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., the discussion can be viewed on Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, Twitch, and the Afrique Today website. Viewers […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter