Rockville businessman’s efforts supplemented by PAC formed to promote his candidacy

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Plus: Construction trades union endorses Hogan, Rockville executive to go up against Cardin on November ballot

Elections board will determine if she has met requirement to appear on November ballot

Independent county exec candidate says she is “looking forward” to meeting the signature requirement

County executive says he plans to sit down with the Democratic gubernatorial nominee to find common ground

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Plus: Former candidate Samir Paul reflects on his slim loss in delegate race; Scott Goldberg selected to be new chair of Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee selected

Potomac’s Neal Simon gathers more than 12,000 signatures to challenge Sen. Ben Cardin

Blair does not plan to challenge results in court

Elections officials released the vote totals Saturday

Senate president also promotes MoCo Sens. Brian Feldman and Will Smith

Move means she will be the fourth consecutive MoCo legislator to hold the post

Potomac businessman lost the race by 79 votes to Marc Elrich

He calls Floreen an “extremely qualified” candidate, but says he’s loyal to the Democratic party

Campaign spending included $4.7 million on TV ad blitz, according to latest disclosure reports

Blair will have three days to request a recount

At Universities at Shady Grove, Hogan also addresses possible Metro strike

Plus: Ashman crosses party lines to endorse Hogan; Riemer declares his support for Elrich as Democratic county exec nominee

Plus: Ashman crosses party lines to endorse Hogan; Riemer declares his support for Elrich as Democratic county exec nominee

Unofficial election results have Potomac businessman losing to Elrich by 80 votes

The at-large County Council member says she’s beginning to collect signatures to put her name on the ballot

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Two of Elrich’s Democratic colleagues say they haven’t determined whether they’ll endorse him, as Floreen ponders independent bid

The Blair High teacher says he plans to ask for a recount

Unofficial results put David Blair in second place by 80 votes

Elections officials to count remaining provisional ballots Sunday

Montgomery County elections officials counted just 16 percent of the provisional ballots Thursday

The counts taking place over the next three days are expected to decide the Democratic county executive primary between Marc Elrich and David Blair

The Republican county executive candidate stands to receive an initial influx of about $ 230,000 for his campaign

The council member described potential Democratic nominee Marc Elrich as “devastating for Montgomery County” after the primary election

Longtime Democratic County Council member has not yet switched her political party to unaffiliated on voter registration, according to county elections official

Election officials finished the first count of absentee ballots Friday, two more ballot counts remain

About 29 percent more voters cast ballots in the county primary compared to the 2014 gubernatorial election

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The two Democratic county executive candidates are now separated by 269 votes with three more absentee and provisional ballot counts remaining

The different coalitions of Blair and Elrich; several publicly financed candidates won; Trone spent more than $ 400 of his own money per vote

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Marc Elrich leads David Blair by less than 500 votes, with potentially more than 10,000 ballots left to be counted

Morales ousted in District 19, as Robinson goes down in tight District 39 contest

Amid MeToo movement, women candidates fail to capture one of four available nominations

Three other council candidates enjoy smooth sailing in Tuesday’s vote

Friedson said he started the race ‘as the underdog’

Elrich holds slim lead after the primary election, but thousands of absentee ballots need to be counted

County candidates Vignarajah and Madaleno finish fourth and fifth in nine-candidate field

Trone lost in Montgomery County but carried the rest of the sprawling district by a wide margin

The latest updates on the county’s primary races

State officials estimate 80,000 registered voters would have to cast provisional ballots; it’s not yet known how many live in Montgomery County

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Helpful tips on locating the right polling place and how to find more information about candidates

Plus: Central committee candidate who backed Hogan draws criticism; Friedson runs TV ads in District 1 County Council race

Here’s what you need to know before you vote Tuesday

Late controversy also erupts over District 39 contender’s claim to firefighter union endorsement

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County Council president criticized his colleague for amplifying residents who vehemently oppose new development

Key endorsements, large campaign treasuries likely to play a major role in who comes out on top

Voters at polls Thursday were divided on their choices for county executive

Here’s what you need to know before you vote

Republican Montgomery County executive candidate is attempting to use the county’s public campaign financing system for fundraising

Episode marks latest escalation of heated District 20 primary race in Silver Spring area

Here’s what you need to know before you vote

Montgomery County executive candidate was previously listed as a co-founder of the group, but his campaign called the allegations ‘meritless’

Here’s what you need to know before you vote

Here’s what you need to know before you vote

Businessman has spent more on his campaign than the combined spending of other five Democrats

Plus: Early voting continues, Bernie Sanders to appear with gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous for Monday night rally in Silver Spring

Heated Senate contest is one of several high-dollar state legislative races in Bethesda area

Here’s what you need to know before you vote

Plus: District 16 delegate candidates imply support from Rep. Jamie Raskin; labor leader says group’s polls show two-person county executive race

Co-owner of Total Wine & More is vastly outspending his Democratic rivals in Maryland’s 6th District race

Nearly 4,300 showed up to cast ballots on Thursday

Here’s what you need to know before you vote

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A witness said a woman taking down the signs made homophobic remarks before leaving in a car

Financial disclosure forms show David Blair’s investments are worth more than $ 50 million and he is a member of ultra-exclusive private Yellowstone Club

President Jim Shalleck said Thursday the board expects 30 percent of primary election votes will be cast early

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Incumbents boast of independence from fellow Democrats, as aspirants target corporations

Judge ruled the case against the Democratic gubernatorial candidate wasn’t filed before a state law-mandated deadline

Contested Democratic primaries for House of Delegates seats draw lots of endorsements

Former Montgomery County Council member’s campaign lasted less than a month after she chose to run following the unexpected death of running mate Kevin Kamenetz

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Delegate running for state Senate has missed three District 18 candidate events over the past two weeks

Some wide-open races draw more endorsements than in past primary elections

Still no word on whether County Executive Ike Leggett will back one of the six Democrats running to replace him

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The legal challenge faces an obstacle in its timeliness

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Elrich said he’d consider rent stabilization for older units; Krasnow wants to change accessory dwelling unit regulations

Plus: Two at-large County Council candidates set to max out on public funding; Riemer unveils new ad

New version doesn’t include Blair’s face morphing into that of the president

The county executive candidate has taken flack for an interview with a transportation blog in which he was quoted as saying ‘I prefer to put jobs in Frederick’

Divisions in Rockville/Gaithersburg District 17 echo those expressed in neighboring district

Delegate chairs the House Special Committee on Drug & Alcohol Abuse, but has only held one meeting since 2011

MCEA reaches consensus with just a week to go until start of early voting in primary

The contractor Soltesz was fined by the county for releasing sediment from a pond into a nearby creek

Here’s what you need to know about local candidates

Action comes less than two weeks before start of early voting for June 26 Democratic primary

Plus: Sunshine and mild temperatures expected this week

It’s the first line-item veto in Montgomery County since 1993, according to the county executive

Plus: Blair lands endorsement from building owners; and county rules govern the posting of campaign signs

Behind-the-scenes tensions about MCEA endorsements also spill out during Kensington forum

Move represents a shift from county executive candidates not openly attacking one another

Event at Orthodox synagogue features discussion of Israel boycott, aid to Jewish schools

The liberal political group’s director said it’s beginning a month-long campaign against the Democratic county executive candidate and millionaire businessman

County Executive Leggett, who is trying to reform how contracts for stormwater capital projects are awarded, plans to veto the council’s decision to keep the current contracting system

In letter, members wrote ballots should include all ‘eligible candidates’

In Rockville-based District 3, incumbent council member Sidney Katz has sizable cash advantage over upstart progressive opponent Ben Shnider

Thanks to public financing, several more likely to be well-funded as campaign hits homestretch

Potomac businessman has loaned his campaign $ 1.6 million in recent months-nearly double what any other candidate in the race has raised

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Also took initial vote on proposal to speed up development review process for Amazon or another large company

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County Council plans to realign funding to enable other groups to apply for immigrant legal aid money

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Plus: Several County Council candidates fail to qualify for public campaign financing before deadline; two incumbent delegates passed over by local union for endorsements

Former Montgomery County Council member to replace deceased running mate Kevin Kamenetz at the top of the ticket

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Republican county executive candidate said he was unaware he had to meet the requirements 45 days before the June 26 primary election because he doesn’t have a primary opponent

Divided members decide to keep method that environmental agency officials described as costly and inefficient for now, but do agree to reduce capital budget for stormwater projects

Plus: Blair, Trone continue spending on network ads; Hashimi begins running ads on cable

In case of candidate’s death, Maryland law permits running mate to assume the candidacy for governor or designate someone else to do so

A published report Wednesday noted the candidate from Gaithersburg used a D.C. address on her Maryland marriage license

Council members want environmental department to use traditional contracting method, despite comments from county executive and environmental agency director who say it’s inefficient and costly

This is the sixth in a series of interviews with the six Democratic contenders

This is the fifth in a series of interviews with the six Democratic contenders

Seven of eight Democrats vying to succeed Rep. Delaney meet in Gaithersburg forum

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with the six Democratic contenders

Plus: District 1 County Council candidate poised to max out public funding; teachers union backs incumbent council candidates

Candidates urge housing agency to preserve burial ground under apartment parking lot

This is the third in a series of interviews with the six Democratic contenders

Chair of Maryland Democratic Party contends governor’s actions were a ‘monumental failure of leadership’; state and local officials said they made every effort to keep company in Maryland

Rush, Davidson and Renaud win seats

This is the second in a series of interviews with the six Democratic contenders

No consensus emerged after more than two dozen people spoke about plan to provide $ 374,000 in taxpayer funds to a nonprofit so it can provide attorneys for immigrants facing deportation hearings

This is the first in a series of interviews with the six Democratic contenders

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The Montgomery County executive responded Friday to statistics presented in a Sage Policy Group report that suggested the local economy was struggling

The Democrats were asked to respond to a new report that showed troubling employment and business statistics

Report commissioned by Empower Montgomery focuses on struggle to attract jobs, expand tax base

Rushern Baker is the only candidate who said he wouldn’t support legalizing and taxing recreational cannabis sales

Contenders pressed on closing achievement gap, allocating resources across MCPS

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Eight candidates answered questions ranging from how to spur economic development to who they would vote for county executive during the April 19 debate

Plus: District 1 County Council candidate explains why she switched from Republican to Democrat; Riemer and Beyer land new endorsements; Frosh backs Manno in congressional race

Eight Democratic hopefuls also struggle with debate question about county executive race

Congressional candidate has also been fending off attacks from the state Republican Party

MCGEO president cites differences over future of county liquor system in outlining decisions

County executive is also backing two other men for the four at-large seats in the 2018 election

Sierra Club endorsement comes as David Trone pours another $3 million into primary bid

‘The fact they’re going to plop the equivalent of two Pentagons in this area doesn’t sit well with me,’ one candidate said about Amazon’s H2Q potentially coming to the county

Five candidates, including one incumbent, are seeking to win one of three seats on the Town Council in 2018

Planes to and from Reagan National Airport have been flying closer to Bethesda-area homes since 2015 and concerned homeowners say they have no way to stop the noise

Del. Kramer poised to push additional protections for companion animals in next year’s session

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Mailers and Facebook ads criticize her for supporting an immigration-related bill

Plus: SEIU Local 500 releases endorsements in open-seat state legislative races; Meitiv hits fundraising threshold for public financing in at-large council race

Lauds gains made by women in region, bemoans lack of progress in Israeli-Palestinian strife

UFCW Local 1994 also announced endorsement of a council candidate in Bethesda-based District 1

Montgomery County’s House delegation supported the measure

Maryland Attorney General joined coalition of other top state lawyers to try to block Trump administration proposal

Move will be the local legislative’s body latest effort to oppose a Trump proposal

Plus: Rep. Jamie Raskin travels to the Middle East with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi; ranked choice voting bill falls short

One candidate oversees the county’s procurement department, another is guiding a massive Silver Spring development project; meanwhile others have stepped down from government positions to focus on their campaigns

Plus: County executive candidates suggest administration positions for their opponents; an update on local bills in the General Assembly

The two issues generated differences between the six Democrats at a Silver Spring forum Thursday night

The Democratic leaders and congressional candidate are procuring buses or gathering groups to travel to the gun control rally in D.C.

This letter was submitted by Leah B. Wilson, chair of the English Department at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville and a member of the Montgomery County Education Association

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With few issue differences apparent, contenders resort to other ways to stand out in large field

Issue became divisive during forum as candidates staked positions on the county’s growth policy and its effect on local infrastructure

Spending plan honors agreements with employee unions

Gil Genn, the lobbyist, believes the video shows he did not do what she alleges

MCEA opts not to support Dels. Gilchrist, Morales; Waldstreicher backed for Senate in District 18

Several people in Montgomery County have received hundreds of thousands of email addresses from the county through public information requests

Plus: County executive candidate David Blair takes his message to TV

One candidate pitched ‘moderately-priced business units’ while others detailed their positions on the county’s alcohol business at Leisure World forum

At-large council member Nancy Floreen criticized a group of council members who aim to divert about $ 94 million in funds from the road project

Five at-large County Council hopefuls submitted requests for matching funds, but failed to reach the required threshold

MCEA holds off on county executive choice, pending finish of annual budget process

Helga Luest said she believes Del. Jeff Waldstreicher encouraged her to enter the state Senate race to make it tougher for his challenger, Dana Beyer, to win

Gil Genn maintained he did not inappropriately touch Cheryl Kagan

Sara Love said Barkley hugged and kissed her while she was a lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union

They shared how they would protect local immigrants from federal immigration policies and improve education

State senator said in a statement this was not the first time the man touched her inappropriately

The two are former state Senate colleagues from Montgomery County

State released a study Wednesday that found the company would add $ 7.7 billion in wages to Maryland’s economy if second headquarters was built in Montgomery County

Plus: Firefighters endorse Elrich; Raskin draws challenger with memorable name; and new candidates file to run for Congress in District 6

Former council member says he’s never seen anything like it in the county

Kevin Harris said Friday he believes County Council has permitted too much development without enough infrastructure upgrades

She says new school board candidate would be “great addition” to board

Plus: Council supports brewery reform state bill; another District 18 candidate infuses campaign with personal loan

Baker leads most recent poll with Kamenetz, Jealous close behind

Valerie Ervin, also a former school board member, resigned from the council in 2013

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This letter was submitted by Sayu Bhojwani of New American Leaders and Gautam Raghavan of Indian American Impact

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Prince George’s County executive explained why he picked a former Baltimore mayoral candidate to run for lieutenant governor

But bill’s sponsor acknowledges prospects for passage this year in Annapolis remain ‘unclear’

Julie Verratti, gubernatorial candidate Alec Ross’s running mate, and her wife, Emily Bruno, ultimately supported the County Council’s effort to raise the wage, although Bruno initially testified it would cripple their brewery

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County executive said the state delegate has been committed to the people of Montgomery County

Luwanda Jenkins previously served as special secretary in the state Office of Minority Affairs

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Democrat cited Julie Verratti’s previous government work and experience running a small business as reasons he selected her

Del. David Moon, the bill’s sponsor, plans to push statewide measure increasing property assessments for clubs

Plus: Frosh to run for re-election; environmental group backs Waldstreicher; building owners’ association offers endorsements in local races

Governor also criticized Montgomery County’s business climate during Rockville talk

Half-dozen local legislators say they are undecided on bill, but no outright opposition expressed

Move by Virginia legislature likely ends hopes for deal this year

Marc Elrich received Progressive Maryland’s backing for county executive bid; congressional candidate David Trone nets Rushern Baker’s support

Waldstreicher gets group’s backing in District 18 contest vs. Beyer for Madaleno’s Senate seat

Plus: Elrich, council candidates land laborers’ union endorsement; Fosselman plans to file soon in District 1 race

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Local businesswoman said she’s focusing on other things

The director, Grace Rivera-Oven, said she is considering running for County Council

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Metro has not included a plan to end the train turn-arounds in next year’s budget

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Plus: Hogan polls as second-most popular governor in country; Chevy Chase attorney jumps back into District 16 race to oppose Amazon incentive bill

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Potomac businessman edges out Del. Aruna Miller in latest fundraising totals thanks to personal contributions

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Lawsuit was dismissed day before a hearing was scheduled to take place

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Krasnow, a former Rockville mayor, and Frick, the state’s House majority leader, are running for Montgomery County executive

Environmental group revealed Monday who it is supporting in Montgomery County races

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Plus: Qi Leads in District 15 fundraising; One candidate drops out of District 16 delegate race; and Delaney, Raskin vote differently on federal shutdown vote

Intraparty tensions on display as county executive gives his endorsement to Gabriel Acevero

More than 200 teachers and residents attended county executive’s first session on proposed fiscal 2019 spending in Silver Spring

Announcement is latest fallout from Del. Andrew Platt’s decision not to seek a second term

Democratic county executive candidate also received the endorsement of a regional union this week

Montgomery County executive is entering sensitive negotiations with Republican governor to try to lure Amazon to the county

Prince George’s County executive was former law student of Montgomery County executive

Former majority leader chooses to focus on cosmetics industry job

Maryland governor is proposing legislation to create $ 5 billion-plus offer to attract company to Montgomery County

Beyer, Johns each lend their campaigns $ 100K in District 18; Sara Love makes $ 50K loan in District 16

District 3 primary pits career businessman against progressive activist

Former comptroller’s adviser has 2-to-1 money advantage over closest competitors

Blair reports second most cash on hand; Elrich not far behind

Five of six candidates with war chests of $ 100,000 or more are using new system

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Bills being introduced in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia legislatures to approve agreement

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Recommendation is county executive’s last before he steps down after this year’s election

Move by Barve, Gilchrist passes over school board member Smondrowski in delegate race

Money taking on a different role in local races

Also: District 16 delegate field crystalizes; Mossburg exits 6th District congressional race

Officials point fingers after company says it will leave in 2019

School board member Smondrowski to drop council bid, run for delegate slot in District 17

Three sitting council members defend decision to hike recordation tax in 2016

County Council has urged federal government to preserve program

Plus: More council candidates file for public financing; Miller formally files for congressional run; Trone rolls out plan to address opioid crisis

Move could give incumbent John McCarthy clear path to re-election to a fourth term

Vote represents complete turnaround after early opposition

Announcement on Saturday comes after council previously rebuffed the idea

Plus: Environmental groups announce local endorsements; Elrich nets CASA’s support; Leventhal receives Ph.D.

Council members said the proposal could create confusion

Launches ‘listening tour’ of Maryland; plans to make final decision on run by end of February

Robert Trone and others are hosting event

Policy might result in lower payments for certain taxpayers before federal legislation takes effect

Nuchhi Currier moved back to Chevy Chase this year after decade living in D.C.

Potomac resident would be second woman in the race

Plus: Two potential District 16 delegate candidates out; Elrich, Leventhal tap public campaign fund for additional money; Trone supports Baker for governor

The eight candidates differed little on the few questions there was time for them to answer

Official described Montgomery County as “one of the best” for welcoming immigrants from her country

Projected revenue decline attributed to wealthy individuals paying significantly less in income taxes; future job cuts not ruled out

Planning department deputy director and former Rockville mayor said the term limits vote prompted her to run

Lobbyist for golf courses is former state senator who helped pass law that expanded tax exemption

Also: Featured guest no longer on invitation to Raskin party; Albornoz says he met public financing threshold in at-large council race; Rockville executive mulling U.S. Senate run

Takoma Park legislator only Maryland Democrat to oppose House move to table proposal

Montgomery County legislators were among about 200 protesters arrested near U.S. Capitol in support of ‘Dreamers’

State attorney general is second major political figure from Montgomery County to formally endorse Prince George’s County executive

Nancy Navarro becomes vice president

Mark Uncapher sees opportunities for local Republicans to do well in upcounty districts

The operating budget is short nearly $120 million

Veteran Michigan legislator is facing sexual harassment allegations

Plus: County GOP committee treasurer resigns 24 hours after taking office; Republican attorney Harvey Jacobs plans District 15 delegate run

Several representatives rebuked county’s Health and Human Services Director over issue

Council on Tuesday deferred taking positions on two Montgomery County-specific proposals

Bethesda resident is former head of Maryland Democratic Party

Divisions surface as local party seeks to mobilize large vote for Hogan’s re-election in 2018

Attorneys call Vignarajah’s lawsuit ‘entirely speculative’

Democratic Committee treasurer is 29th contender to file or declare candidacy in primary

List shows candidates who have filed or publicly announced they are running

Plus: Frick wins informal poll on who won county executive debate; Hoeber nets endorsement from former ambassador Bolton

John Hurson, a longtime cosmetics industry lobbyist and former House majority leader, entering at-large race

Workers at Poolesville area business discovered what the organization was while gathering was underway

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Plus: Madaleno receives Victory Fund endorsement; two gubernatorial candidates roll out policy plans on combating opioid addiction, sexual harassment

Candidates also running jointly in other districts in Montgomery County

Contenders discuss economic development, transportation

Six Democratic candidates will appear at 4 p.m.

State, local Democrats gather at Silver Spring gala to fete trailblazing legislator

Leggett calls for additional education funding; environment supporters press for more renewable energy

County Executive Ike Leggett signed the $15-per-hour minimum wage bill Monday

Plus: Mild temperatures expected this week

Candidate talks about switching political parties, his career in business

Gaithersburg resident is serving her second term on Montgomery County school board

Sources say Potomac businessman about to enter race; would join five other Democrats

Officials say limiting mortgage interest deduction, eliminating the state and local tax deduction would have significant impact

Plus: Former state school board member to run for District 15 delegate; Trone to host top-dollar fundraiser at Potomac home

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Former congressional aspirant is among five contenders taking aim at two open seats

When employees can expect wage increases, how the bill gained support and political implications

If elected, she would be first woman to occupy post since it was created 50 years ago

Plus: Advocacy group puts pressure on council members ahead of minimum wage vote; MoCo Dem Committee treasurer eyes at-large council race

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President Trump picks Jerome Powell to replace Janet Yellen

County exec contenders Elrich and Leventhal are beneficiaries, as are five council aspirants

Del. David Moon wants to change law allowing reduced assessments for Montgomery County private golf clubs

Local store owner says move may put small beer and wine stores out of business

Plus: Branson files for at-large County Council run

Proposal could help fund early-childhood education programs

Council member cites estimate that 266,000 households in county use the deduction

Potomac Republican is pursuing the District 6 seat again

Five local business leaders inducted into county’s Business Hall of Fame Tuesday

Race marks her second try for seat, after challenge to Sen. Madaleno four years ago

Plus: Potomac pediatrician announces District 6 Congressional run; Del. Carr to run for re-election

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Paul Geller, Melissa McKenna trying for at-large seats

Gubernatorial candidate said in August in Silver Spring that endorsement was coming

They answered questions about their ideal barbecue and what they’d do with free time on a Saturday afternoon

Frick said council members running for higher office have failed to solve county’s challenges

Miller, relying on donations from fellow Indian-Americans, has $525K in bank in District 6 race

One-third of early donors live in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and surrounding area, report shows

Plus: County executive candidate debate Monday; District 1 council candidate Friedson nets endorsements

Town council opposes proposal 4-1

Authors previously admitted that error in calculations overestimated potential job losses

Five candidates laid out parts of their platform while introducing themselves to voters

Funeral services to be held Saturday in Potomac for former legislator and state official

Bill’s sponsor said it could be switched back to faster timeline when it comes before full council

Candidate describes eligibility questions as ‘spurious claims and rumors’

Plus: Kagan will not run for county executive; at-large council candidate releases video promising not to raise taxes

Members were notified in a letter this week

Plans ‘formal announcement’ in next month; would join four other Democratic contenders

‘The United Shapes of America’ explores the history behind partisan gerrymandering

Samir Paul joins two other contenders for open seat as Frick runs for county executive

Council members hear from dozens of supporters Tuesday urging them to pass new bill without delay

County Council has been split on the issue

Also discuss bullying in schools, policies to combat terrorism

County officials say they didn’t get advance notice about plan to add four lanes to Beltway and I-270

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Former Montgomery County leader said three council members might struggle to differentiate themselves, while Frick needs to boost recognition outside his district

As region’s governments woo commerce giant, county executive says pitch will be sober, business-like

Candidate has maintained she may run despite voting in Washington, D.C., while registered in Maryland

District 16 delegate and House majority leader to join field of three County Council members

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Longtime state representative will pursue Bethesda-based District 1 seat

Growing field interested in opening as Ben Kramer runs for Senate instead

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State official unsure if Brandy Brooks can legally give to specific charitable events while qualifying for public campaign funding

Plus: Council continues work on short-term rental policy; Purple Line lawsuit hearing Tuesday

Plus: County’s recreation director files for at-large council race; two unions back Manno; O’Malley endorses Fosselman

County executive also asks for other changes to bill that has split council

Greater Bethesda Chamber, Bethesda Beat to Co-Host Event Nov. 15

State delegate is only woman running in the 6th District congressional race

Georgetown Branch Trail to close ‘relatively soon’

It was a day of sparkling wine and congratulations

Other Democrats have double-digit leads over the president

Board of Elections will have 11 polling places

Lee, Kelly and Korman join together before 2018 election

Firm said it used wrong number from business-owner survey responses, causing inflation

Gubernatorial candidate told crowd this week that he would ‘roll out’ senator’s endorsement next month

This month, a judge ruled that the local law was preempted by state law

Bethesda delegate considering legislation for counties to finance legislative races

PFM, which produced the report, told the county there might a problem with the figures, letter shows

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former NAACP president says Confederate statues and other symbols of hate in Maryland should not be prominently displayed

Krishanti Vignarajah spars with radio show host about her eligibility; attorney general’s office asked to weigh in

State comptroller’s adviser says he’ll leave state job soon to focus full-time on campaign

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Krishanti Vignarajah has been registered to vote in D.C. and Maryland since 2010

Bethesda attorney has held leadership positions at ACLU of Maryland and NARAL Pro-Choice America

Company denied interview request about study’s methodology

Congressman says he has a lot of time to build his national profile

Chevy Chase resident says she’ll bring experience to development and infrastructure decisions

‘We’re going to raise money the old-fashioned way,’ Potomac businessman said about his 6th District campaign Sunday

Proponents of raising wage to $15 per hour call study a sham

Cullison says she will back Kramer in primary, seek re-election to House of Delegates

Rules that state laws and regulations preempt county’s measure

Kramer’s future plans remain uncertain; two delegate vacancies could open up in District 19

State senator from Silver Spring joins growing field of candidates in race for seat now held by Rep. John Delaney

Wine executive has shown willingness to tap personal fortune for campaigning

County-commissioned analysis projects 47,000 jobs lost by 2022 if wage rises to $15

Total Wine & More co-owner trying again for a local seat

Montgomery County municipalities sign on after Trump says U.S. will withdraw

Lawsuit alleges that deleting social media comments and banning users violates First Amendment

Potomac businessman considering running for Rep. John Delaney’s congressional seat or county executive

Commission considering change because of Takoma Park members, but some say it’s not warranted

Congressman declares in op-ed that country needs bipartisan approach to infrastructure and international tax reform

More than 20 people may run for four countywide seats, three of which are open

Potomac congressman leaning toward presidential run, source says

Marc Elrich introduces new version of minimum wage bill; local business coalition says legislation should be withdrawn until county impact study is released

Will Elaine Chao sign the project’s federal grant agreement?

The nearly 13-ton statue will be installed at a private property in Dickerson later this week

Funeral service set for Tuesday for Silver Spring resident

Move comes after hundreds of thousands of email addresses were released to several people following public information requests

Shetty, vice chair of county Democratic committee, will run for open delegate seat

State senator from Montgomery County is pitching his budget and legislative experience

FEC reports show Miller tapped into Indian-American community, while Frick got a boost from fellow lawyers

State delegate raises money before Delaney has announced whether he will run for re-election

Former presidential candidate declared Jealous has ‘the radical idea that maybe, just maybe government should represent all of the people and not just the 1 percent’

Council member believes he has support from colleagues to make it a reality

A regional workers union and state political organization is hosting the three-hour event

Project is expected to give Gaithersburg residents easier access to I-270

Governor says he’ll work on state issues as Democrats wage primary battle

Congressman from Potomac said governor’s public policy initiatives “feel good and sound good,” but are rooted in “fundamentally bad public policy”

Julie Palakovich Carr recently led the effort to pass the city’s new immigration ordinance

Later on Monday the state’s elections administrator refused the federal request

County Council members say they will soon be able to receive matching contributions from the county

Local journalist Brian Karem calls out Sarah Huckabee Sanders for continuing ‘fake news’ narrative

County Council member says he knows how to provide a government that works

News, announcements and other helpful links for Monday morning

Neil Greenberger’s plan to stay in council job drew criticism

Will decide later this summer whether to run for state legislature or County Council

Congressman says in tweet he’ll have something to say in July

One contender, Hamza Khan, drops out, as another, Gabriel Acevero, to announce Saturday

Ordinance would codify existing policy that asks the city’s police officers not to inquire about a person’s immigration status

News, announcements and other helpful links for Thursday morning

Conference center may lose business to president’s D.C. hotel, attorneys general claim in emoluments lawsuit

Germantown Democrat said council changes will create opportunities for upcounty residents

District 1 representative says he will not tap into county’s new public campaign finance system

News, announcements and other helpful links for Thursday morning

First-time council member says he’ll push for better communication with town residents

News, announcements and other helpful links for Monday morning

County Council president will be the third Democrat to formally enter the race

Potomac businessman provides an initial $100,000 grant to the Catholic Legal Immigration Network

Smondrowski, Ortman-Fouse say they’re focused on current roles but could consider change

Congressman called report about Trump’s son-in-law seeking a back channel to communicate with Russian officials “astonishing”

Democratic elected officials at Kensington event said they would work to override veto when General Assembly reconvenes in January

Contractors to pay $25 million after structural problems caused cost overruns and delayed bus depot’s opening

Term limits and Rep. John Delaney’s possible run for governor create a Democratic political vacuum with dozens of incumbents jockeying for new positions

News, announcements and other helpful links for Wednesday morning

George Leventhal criticizes Roger Berliner’s council leadership

The 29-year-old has been a Democratic activist for years

Governor warns further delays will cost Maryland millions of dollars