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February 11, 2016 | Staff Writer

School Board At-Large Candidate Sebastian Johnson Annnounces Endorsements

Sebastian Johnson, who is running for the At-Large seat of the Montgomery County Board of Education, released a list of endorsements for his campaign. According to Johnson’s news release, Montgomery County Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and George Leventhal are endorsing his campaign. “I had the privilege of serving on the Board of Education with Sebastian, and […]

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February 11, 2016 | Staff Writer

UNITE HERE International Union Endorses Kumar Barve for Congress

UNITE HERE International Union is endorsing Kumar Barve for Congress in the race to fill Chris Van Hollen’s seat in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. “Our union is made up of a majority of immigrants, women and people of color,”  Roxie Herbekian, international vice president of UNITE HERE International Union and president of UNITE HERE Local […]

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February 9, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

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Maryland State Senate Overrides Governor Hogan’s Veto on Felon Voting Rights (VIDEO)

The Maryland State Senate overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto on reinstating voting rights to released felons, on Tuesday. The law, which will go into effect in March, will allow nearly 40,000 Maryland felons, who are on probation or parole, the right to vote. The law was passed in a narrow partisan, 29-18 vote. Hogan vetoed the […]

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February 4, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Montgomery County Board of Elections Recruiting for “Future Vote” Program (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Board of Elections seeks students grades 6 to 12 to join its “Future Vote” Program. Participants will serve as student aides during the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, April 26. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Board of Elections Outreach and Early Voting Coordinator Gilberto Zelaya discusses the recruitment process. Participating […]

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February 3, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Vote by Mail Applications Now Available

Any voter who wants to vote by mail may request an application online to vote in the Presidential Primary Election as long as they have a Maryland’s driver’s license or MVA-issued ID card. If you request a vote by mail ballot, it will be your official ballot and you will not be able to vote […]

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January 14, 2016 | Staff Writer

Election Judges Needed for Presidential Election

Montgomery County’s Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges at polling places for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on April 26. In order to serve in this paid position on Election Day or during Early Voting, an election judge must be registered to vote in the State of […]

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January 13, 2016 | Staff Writer

Filing Deadline Nears

The Board of Elections is reminding anyone who is planning to run for office that the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2016 Primary Election is Tuesday, February 3 at 9 p.m. Montgomery County individuals interested in running for Board of Education (Districts 2, 4, and At-Large) may file a Certificate of Candidacy […]

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November 22, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Takoma Park Leaders Talk Issues (VIDEO)

Takoma Park TV recently talked with the newly elected leaders of Takoma Park about the city’s recent election and the issues that are important to them in the near future. Take a look: Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television.

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November 22, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Rockville’s 65th Inauguration Ceremony (VIDEO)

The city’s Master Plan and the future of Rockville Pike were two of the important issues mentioned by Mayor Bridget Newton in her speech at the city’s 65th annual inauguration ceremony on Nov. 15th. Rock 11 Now reports. Visit our PEG partner Rock11 Now to view more of its programming.

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November 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

U.S. Rep. John Delaney Vote on Refugees

UPDATED U.S. Rep. John Delaney, a Democrat, voted for the American SAFE Act, which would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and relevant national security agencies to ensure that each refugee receives a thorough background investigation before U.S. refugee admission. Delaney released the following statement about his vote: “Regarding Syrian refugees, we should not […]

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