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October 12, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Congressman Chris Van Hollen on Donald Trump Tape and the Presidential Debate (VIDEO)

Congressman Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, said that after watching the most recent presidential debate,there is no doubt in his mind that Donald Trump is unfit to be President of the United States. “I think Donald Trump did not do himself any favors,” said Van Hollen, “He may have solidified his support with his base but his […]

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October 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

By the Numbers: Registered Voters in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

The Presidential General Election is less than one month away on Nov. 8, and early voting takes place from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3. There are over 644,488 registered voters in Montgomery County. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Board of Elections (BOE) spokesperson Marjorie Roher provides a breakdown of registered voters as of Sept. […]

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October 11, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Board of Elections Prepares for Great Turnout on Election Day (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) is preparing for Election Day on Nov. 8. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, BOE Spokesperson Marjorie Roher says local officials are preparing for an 80 percent turnout. You can find out more about the upcoming election by visiting the BOE website, here.

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October 7, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Meet BOE District Four Candidate Shebra Evans (VIDEOS)

Shebra Evans is a candidate for the Montgomery County Board of Education District Four seat. In the MyMCMedia Extra videos, below, Evans discusses how her background sets her apart from opponent Anjali Reed Phukan. Evans also talks about the issues she plans to focus on if elected. According to Evans’ campaign website, she has more […]

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October 6, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know About The Upcoming Election (VIDEO)

Election Day is Nov. 8th. Find out what you need to know before going to the polls in this report, below: Visit the Board of Elections website for more information.

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October 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

BOE to Mail Voter Guide and Sample Ballot This Week (VIDEO)

Employees at the Board of Elections offices are busy prepping for the Presidential General Election. Early voting takes place from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3 at ten locations in Montgomery County, and Election Day is Nov. 8. Marjorie Roher, the spokesperson for the Board of Elections, said the Official Voter Guide and Sample Ballot is […]

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October 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Congressional Candidates Forum at Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg (VIDEO)

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) recently hosted a Congressional candidates forum for voters in the Sixth District at Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can find out more about Republican Amie Hoeber and Democrat John Delaney by visiting their websites. The Presidential General Election is Nov. 8th. Early voting takes place […]

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October 4, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery Board of Education Candidates Forum (VIDEO)

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Montgomery County Council of PTAs  and the  NAACP (Montgomery County, MD Branch Parents’ Council) held a Board of Education candidates forum Sept. 28 at John F. Kennedy High School. The forum included Jeanette Dixon and Phil Kauffman in the at large race; Brandon Rippeon and Rebecca Smondrowski in […]

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September 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Election Director to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday

Montgomery County Election Director Margaret Jurgensen is scheduled to hold a “virtual” town hall meeting from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, which is also known as National Voter Registration Day. County residents may submit questions to Jurgensen before and during the chat at Live Discussion. Questions and answers will be posted online. Have you registered […]

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September 21, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Judge Greenberg Rules Term Limits Charter Amendment Can Go on Nov. Ballot

In a decision entered today, Judge Robert Greenberg has ruled that the term limits charter amendment petition that was certified by the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) last month can be placed on the Nov. 8th ballot. This decision is good news for local attorney and community activist Robin Ficker, who organized the petition […]

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