2023 Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Beat. Montgomerys vaccine strategy earned recent plaudits from Gov. Nearly a quarter of the electorate was undecided. The pollster surveyed 504 Montgomery Democrats and was in the field July 5-6. Never a prolific fundraiser, Elrich participated in Montgomerys public-financing system four years and plans to do so again. Although Blair attracted 60% of Democrats who view Elrich unfavorably, more than a third of undecided voters didnt recognize the name David Blair.. Brooke Lierman (D-Baltimore City) in a new ad. The type of transformational leader that these times demand thats Wes Moore for Maryland governor, Winfrey concludes. This week, Alabama Gov. Montgomery County police said a man was in the hospital after a shooting Sunday in Silver Spring. The general election on Tuesday, Nov. 9 features the race for Montgomery County executive. Elrich held a 28%-26% lead over Blair in this poll, with Riemer at 18% and 23% undecided. Blair is the founder of a pharmacy benefit management firm, Rockville-based Catalyst Health Solutions. function widget_load_check_jquery() { Opinion | Our picks for Maryland's 2022 primary elections. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) Skolnick has said he doesnt want to attack his opponents on the campaign trail, but rather he wants to use his platform as an opportunity to introduce some new ideas to county residents. Like Hucker, he thinks the county needs a chief executive with a stronger sense of urgency. He is being challenged by a wealthy businessman, David Blair, County Councilmember Hans Riemer, and Gaithersburg resident . has been critical of Elrich on the campaign trail, including on housing issues. How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Because Im a known quantity people know me its been much easier getting in front of organizations and voters than it was before, he said. He also believes the county should attempt to gain local control of Metrobus while keeping Metrorail under the control of WMATA. He poured an eye-popping $10.5 million from his personal fortune into the effort and he had pro-business groups helping him through a political action committee. email or call 240-777-0311, if you can't find the information you need, want to weigh in on an issue, or tell us what we're doing right or wrong. The ad will be airing across the state on TV and digital platforms while a newradio adfrom Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-Baltimore City) begins airing in the Baltimore media market. Elrich held wide leads among every demographic group. This poll had a margin of error of 5%. Early polls show that Elrich has expanded his base of support. In an interview, Elrich said, he will run an aggressive campaign despite the early polls. Mail-in ballots will be accepted as long as they are postmarked by 8 p.m. July 19 or are dropped into a ballot drop box by that time. I encourage you to contact me if you feel that you have not received excellent service, or have compliments or other comments related to the service you received from your county government. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. }. Hes also self-funded his campaign in both election cycles, and this year that includes spending nearly $3 million of his own money. Hes said that removing school resource officers from public schools was the wrong decision. Published on January 18, 2023 at 10:45 am CST. A poll taken by the same organization a month ago had Elrich at 33%, with 19 point leads on each of his main rivals. The Data for Progress poll also had excellent news for gubernatorial hopeful Tom Perez, a former member of the Montgomery County Council and U.S. Labor Secretary during the Obama years. Please contact George Molnar at [email protected] or (202) 895-5120. Email Alerts (sent several times a month). When Montgomery Democrats went to the polls four years ago, they were confronted with a daunting list of 33 candidates competing for four at-large seats on the council. A former two-term state delegate from the Silver Spring area and the founder of Progressive Maryland, Hucker now represents southeastern Montgomery on the council. The County Executives internal team focused on small business growth, legislative and process improvements, and utilizing a variety of economic development tools to enhance the local economy. Although Blair attracted 60% of Democrats who view Elrich unfavorably, more than a third of undecided voters didnt recognize the name David Blair.. Barred from seeking re-election by the countys term limits law, he hopes to unseat Elrich by building on his past victories. James believes there are many ways to further automate government operations to improve service and provide better engagement with the public. A third survey showed Elrich cruising to a second term. For that reason, next years race has drawn a crowd, unlike in Prince Georges and Baltimore County, where first-term executives Angela D. Alsobrooks (D) and Johnny A. Olszewski Jr. (D) are widely expected to win party primaries with ease. Polls are open from 7. In our last poll, 55 percent of voters were unsure who the Washington Post had endorsed, and only 26 percent knew that Blair had received the endorsement. Visionary reforms that will help keep Montgomery County growing and thriving while promoting affordability and inclusion. Since leaving the company, he has become involved in philanthropic endeavors to boost educational achievement and job opportunities for residents of color and to reduce food insecurity. Devin Battley, a political newcomer and former motorcycle shop owner, is attempting to run for county executive as a member of the Green Party. The Innovation Team leads behavior change towards a just, liberating, human government by people. Hucker and Riemer would both benefit if the other dropped out of the race. They dont know what weve done with [Metro] in terms of moving toward a joint development agreement on [a life sciences hub at] the White Flint Metro.. Because he lacks Blairs ability to self-finance and Elrichs ability to generate headlines, Hucker may have the most to gain from winning the most sought-after endorsements in the county The Washington Post and the Montgomery County Education Association. How to vote | Google is aware of this issue. if ($(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { Some have praised his efforts to make changes in the department, while others contend they dont far enough, citing remaining racial prejudices and incidents where officers have shot young Black men or have displayed other signs of abuse, like handcuffing a 5-year-old at East Silver Spring Elementary School in January 2020. Riemer counters that the deal enabled the county to get money for much needed bus rapid transit projects. Click the links below to learn more: Click here to use Ballotpedia's sample ballot to find every election that Ballotpedia has on file for your address. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-up')) { } This program provides independent strategic risk-based auditing services. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Maryland Matters free email subscription, After the blast: 3 families devastated by Montgomery Co. condo blast share struggle to pick up the pieces, 1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in Aspen Hill, Montgomery Co. man arrested in shooting that left car and restaurant damaged, Husband of missing woman with DC ties looked up ways to dispose of body, By 1 measure, DC leads nation in green building. Prominent examples, he noted, are in Morgantown, West Virginia, and at Heathrow Airport in London. U.S. President | State executives | According to a source who has seen multiple polls including one conducted for a consortium of unions and another for a business group Elrich enters the campaign with strong favorables and support in the high 30s.. Their responsibilities include proposing plans, programs, County budgets, and even legislation to the County Council. } else { Winfrey, who headlined a virtual fundraiser in June to support Moore, narrates the ad, which features a condensed breakdown of Moores life story and resume. He said he has received contributions from more than 1,000 donors so far. We trust Brooke to be our champion and fight for a better future for every Marylander, Alsobrooks says. Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? 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Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery), and more than a dozen others. $(window).on('resize',resizeChevron); According to two sources, Riemer and Blair have the support of approximately 12% of Montgomery Democrats surveyed, while the newest candidate, Hucker, is in the high single digits. The . Mary Jane Mountain, located at 91 S. Main St. in Montgomery, opened this past week after wrapping up the licensing process with Vermont's Cannabis Control Board. Education Newsletter (sent Thursdays) Our other counties could look to places like Montgomery County and Howard County and see what success looks like., Elrich said Montgomery has made progress in other areas, but its been obscured by the pandemic. Heres what to do next to protect democracy, Political notes: Long list of applicants for Luedtkes seat, plus Md. Brooke Lierman released a new ad this week with a formidable lineup of Marylands most powerful women. Help expand Ballotpedia's elections coverage - volunteer with us. By Michael Ricci The writer is the outgoing communications director for outgoing Gov. Blair has responded that hes been involved in the community through his nonprofit, the David and Mikel Blair foundation, and through his overall service countywide. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. Because Im a known quantity people know me its been much easier getting in front of organizations and voters than it was before, he said. If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required? He also needs the three candidates with prior electoral experience to divide the vote fairly evenly. The state agency began permitting retail licenses this past October. A poll taken by the same organization a month ago had Elrich at 33%, with 19 point leads on each of his main rivals. The source is not connected with any of the campaigns and spoke on condition of anonymity. Marc Elrich, The filing deadline is still two months away, and it is possible that other candidates will enter the race. 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Im building a campaign to win., (Disclosure: The David and Mikel Blair Family Foundation has been a financial supporter of Maryland Matters.). {"requests":{"event":"https://bethesdamagazine.com/wp-content/plugins/newspack-popups/includes/../api/campaigns/index.php"},"triggers":{"trackPageview":{"on":"visible","request":"event","visibilitySpec":{"selector":"#ce44","visiblePercentageMin":50,"totalTimeMin":250,"continuousTimeMin":100},"extraUrlParams":{"popup_id":"id_162349","cid":"CLIENT_ID(newspack-cid)"}}}} Hes also touted himself as a pro-business candidate, stating that Elrich and the County Council have been unfriendly to small businesses. Nonpartisan. PHONE: 240-777-8500 Hucker backed Elrichs candidacy four years ago and the two continue to have over-lapping supporters and philosophies. Nonprofit. Richard Montgomery HS lockdown sparks discussions on safety. if (document.readyState === 'complete') { Best Practices to Support Farmworkers During Coronavirus, Voters in Key States Support the Clean Electricity Standard. Welcome to Montgomery County's website. widget_load_check_jquery(); The group wrapped up their work for the first day of canvassing mail-in ballots at 6 p.m. on Thursday. EMAIL: [email protected], Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear());. It was lost on no one that Congregation Har Shalom, where the breakfast took place, was surrounded by police cars all morning. Earlier this week, the campaign launched another adfeaturing Moores endorsementsin Prince Georges County, including Alsobrooks. Updated: Jan 17, 2023 / 05:34 PM EST. Based on the contest as it currently stands, here is an early assessment of each candidates path to victory, as described by political strategists and the candidates themselves. State legislature | } James, a local tech CEO, previously ran unsuccessful campaigns for the states 4th congressional district in 2012 and the 6th congressional district in 2021. function resizeChevron() { The Washington Post endorsed Blair just prior to the poll, on June 25. Incumbent Marc Elrich is the only large-county executive in Maryland to face a tough primary this cycle. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); The primary election is July 19. Riemer, who has served as an at-large County Council member since 2010, previously was national youth vote director of Barack Obamas campaign and a senior adviser to AARP. Blair is the founder of a pharmacy benefit management firm, Rockville-based Catalyst Health Solutions. Moores running mate is former Del. He has been tied up for years in a court case against Montgomery County involving the countys Water Quality Protection Charge, which is assessed on properties countywide to help pay for stormwater mitigation projects. Gov. ROCKVILLE, Md. 2023 WTOP. Sign up for Maryland Matters free email subscription today. Montgomerys health officer role will be split into two positions, Man killed after car hits tree on West Gude Drive in Rockville, police say, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. In six months, Montgomery Democrats will decide whether Marc B. Elrich deserves a second term as county executive. He is not expected to participate in the countys public financing system. Dems new leadership team and a new lobbying hire, Josh Kurtz: Speculating on Wes Moores team and keeping an eye on the Senate. Montgomery County, no question, has been a real standout in getting people vaccinated, Hogan told Maryland Matters in October. Kay Ivey issued a total of seven executive orders addressing education and government transparency. Central to Huckers pitch to voters is his belief that that Elrich lacks urgency and focus in the way he tackles the countys challenges, a charge the incumbent rejects. Hes also skeptical of the countys plans for bus rapid transit and has instead proposed a bus lane toll system (BLT), where the left lane of a three- or four-lane road would be used either by buses or by vehicles paying tolls. I hope that you take advantage of the many time-saving online services we've made available and that you find this information useful in accessing our many services. Click the logo to read Maryland Matters election guide and 2022 campaign coverage. The source is not connected with any of the campaigns and spoke on condition of anonymity. In an interview, he derided Blair as a former Republican and accused Elrich of having a fringe background.. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. My view is you always run like youre behind.. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore was out with a new ad this week as well, featuring another powerful female figure: Oprah Winfrey. In a June survey conducted by the same firm, Columbia-based Gonzales Polls, Elrich led Blair 45%-20%, with Riemer at 15%. Visit the vision statement for more information. According to a source who has seen multiple polls including one conducted for a consortium of unions and another for a business group Elrich enters the campaign with strong favorables and support in the high 30s.. $("div.vis_widget_title").each(function(index) { Montgomery County Government is committed to providing exceptional service to our many diverse communities, residents and businesses. Challengers David Blair and Hans Riemer each had the support of 14% of likely primary voters surveyed, while political newcomer Peter James was the choice of 1%. Public policy. We respect your privacy and do not tolerate spam. Each received 29% of the vote in a six-way race. June 25, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT . The fiscal 2023 county budget, recently approved by the County Council, is the only one out of the four he proposed during his term in which the negotiating process with the County Council felt somewhat normal, he said. Elrich said voters appreciate the countys overall approach to the pandemic from its focus on masks and distancing to its vaccine rollout. Important: Political district boundaries are changing! chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); The ad, titled Champion, features Prince Georges County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County), Sen. Delores Kelley (D-Baltimore County), Del. Both are backed by 34 percent of voters, with 20 percent of voters favoring Hans Reimer while 11 percent of voters remain undecided. } Battley believes county government has become a bureaucratic mess and needs major reforms. 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