Montgomery Community Media

Maryland State Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez spoke out strongly against the redistricting map at the October 15 press conference saying the new map does not reflect the growth of minority populations in Montgomery County.

UPDATED 10.30.12 Early voting was suspended on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 because of Hurricane Sandy. Early voting resumes on Oct. 31 and will be extended to Nov. 2 with longer hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. You can find the five early voting centers below ———————————————————————————————————————————- The Board of Elections is encouraging residents to […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on absentee ballots in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties: “The State Board of Elections has confirmed that less than 20 absentee voters in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties are missing a second page. Residents who have requested an absentee ballot should check to make certain they […]

Businessman and philanthropist Josh Rales joined Montgomery County Council member Phil Andrews  and others for a press conference on Oct. 15 to express opposition to Maryland Ballot Question 5, regarding the redrawn Congressional districts currently in place in the state. Take a look.

Montgomery County Council member Valerie Ervin attended an Oct. 15 press conference against Ballot Question #5 and spoke out against the redistricting plan. Ervin talked about the negative impact on majority minority voting districts and called for an independent commission to redraw the map. Take a look.

Montgomery Week in Review host Don Mooers asks Henry Hailstock, why should anyone care “one way or the other” about gambling (Question 7). Take a look.

The red carpet will be rolled out at The Franklin Schools in Rockville, Maryland on Thursday, November 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. for 285 children ages 2 through 6 to cast their votes for their favorite candidate. Will it be Obama? Will it be Romney? Ballots will be tallied by the kindergartners after […]

There are now 666,838 registered voters in Montgomery County, according to Board of Elections Public Information Officer Marjorie Rohrer. Rohrer said elections staff worked around the clock to process the rush of last minute registration forms. Although most voters will go to the polls to vote in the Presidential election on Nov. 6, some residents […]

  “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” I know what you’re thinking. Here he goes with yet another review of the first two presidential debates and the cumulative “split decision,” as we all now anxiously await the “rubber match” on Monday night. On the contrary, the two types of […]

The November 6th ballot is long and officials say Montgomery County voters may experience long waits at polling stations on Election Day. That’s why Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and the Board of Elections are urging voters to review the sample ballot before heading to the polls. Officials are also urging voters to take advantage of […]