Maryland 2014 Primary Election Live Blog
Follow live updates from Baltimore Sun staff throughout Election Day as we bring fast-paced coverage to the 2014 gubernatorial primary.
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Five good candidates who lost -- and two bad ones who won [Editorial]
From The Sun's opinion staff: Some good candidates -- both incumbents and challengers -- lost out in Tuesday's voting, but at least a couple of people are returning to office we'd be better off without. -
See the results from yesterday's primary election: elections.baltimoresun.com/results/ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq-zgv7IYAAK6AL.png
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Excuses aside, Maryland voter turnout an embarrassment
baltimoresun.comColumnist Dan Rodricks writes: "In Ukraine last month, some people braved the threat of violence to get to the polls to vote for a new president. According to news reports, heavily armed men in ski masks tried to scare off voters by smashing ballot boxes and blocking entry to polling stations in the eastern part of the country; election officials were threatened, some kidnapped." -
EDITORIAL: Maryland appears headed for a compelling contest in the general election. bsun.md/TusnXZby baltimoresun via twitter edited by Baltimore Sun 6/25/2014 1:15:43 PM
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15 things you need to know on Election Day:
15 things you need to know on Election Day [Pictures]
Have a last-minute voting question ahead of the primary election? We have answers from Maryland State Board of Elections official Nikki Baines Charlson, deputy state administrator. Here are 15 things you should know before heading to the polls. --Erin Cox
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Be sure to stop by the Election Center for anything you need to know before you cast your vote today: bsun.md
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Spin room: the candidates (read: mostly staff) are out (read: tweeting) in full force. data.baltimoresun.com/voter-guide/sp…by Kalani via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 6/24/2014 11:36:48 AM -
Here are the Sun endorsements for today's primary election:
The Sun's endorsements [Editorial]
baltimoresun.comThe following is a summary of The Sun's endorsements in a variety of contested races for state and local office in the Baltimore area. For more information on the candidates in these and other races, please see The Sun's 2014 primary election Voter Guide . -
Most of today's candidates were scheduled to cast their votes first thing this morning. According to a press release from the Brown-Ulman campaign, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and his wife, Karmen Walker Brown, will cast their ballots in the Democratic Primary election at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Polling Location in Largo at 7:30 a.m.
Also at 7:30 a.m., County Executive Ken Ulman will participate in a sign wave in Baltimore with Governor Martin O’Malley at the intersection of Interstate-83 and President Street. -
Hopkins service workers to strike again Friday. bsun.md/1q37otlby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 11:45:06 AM
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Check out our very extensive voter guide and get live election results tonight at elections.baltimoresun.comby Laura Smitherman via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 6/24/2014 11:58:53 AM -
Before you head out to the polls, learn where to vote, who's running, and where they stand: elections.baltimoresun.comby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 12:00:22 PM
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The Sun's Carrie Wells reports from Hampstead Hill Elementary in Canton:
John Eddy, a retired doctor from Baltimore, said he was voting for Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown.
"I like what O'Malley has done so far and I want to continue with that approach," said Eddy, 65, who cast his ballot in the early morning. He said he especially liked O'Malley's efforts to expand gun control and to help the environment.
In Baltimore, Eddy said he felt education was the most important issue, which is why he wanted to reelect state Sen. Bill Ferguson.
"We live near Patterson Park and sometimes you see kids running wild after school," he said. Eddy thought elected leaders ought to "get the crime rate down through education." -
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Carrie Wells shares another voter's story from Hampstead Hill Elementary in Canton:
Spencer Pollock, a 28-year-old lawyer from Baltimore, had a simple reason for voting on Tuesday. "I'm sick of the state's policies. Taxes are too high," he said.
Pollock, who voted in the early morning, said he favored Larry Hogan in the gubernatorial primary.
"I like that he's a moderate Republican because I'm more of a moderate Republican," he said. "I prefer Hogan's vision over the vision that we've had the last several years."
Pollock said he also wanted to reelect Baltimore judge Philip S. Jackson because "I clerked for him and he's a great guy."
Pollock also said he would vote for Gregg Bernstein in the Baltimore State's Attorney's race.
"I think it's been a good progress," he said. "I didn't like [former State's Attorney Pat] Jessamy's vision. I think Bernstein tackles the larger problems." -
One more voter's story from Carrie Wells at Hampstead Hill Elementary in Canton:
Jennifer Thien, a 54-year-old IT professional, said she voted for Del. Heather Mizeur.
"I like that she's very progressive," she said after casting her ballot in the early morning. As for why she wasn't voting for Attorney General Doug Gansler or Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, she said, "We've had eight years of that." -
Family of man who died in Baltimore police custody files lawsuit. bsun.md/1lLw1Y4by baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 12:15:15 PM
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.@LauraNeumanExec just voted at Annapolis Middle. How does she feel? "I'm peaceful. I've worked hard. It's up to the voters."by Pamela Wood via twitter 6/24/2014 12:16:45 PM -
15 things you need to know on Election Day. bsun.md/PTM6On #mdpoliticsby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 12:30:47 PM
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People's health clinics attempt to stave off closure. bsun.md/1nzVukkby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 12:45:16 PM
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Let's hear your Md primary Election Day predictions, bold or otherwise, winner or margin of victoryby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/24/2014 12:53:51 PM -
.@Schuh2014 gets support from from former Gov Ehrlich + Kendel Ehrlich at a Severna Park polling site. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq5ZGN2CUAA8Ijy.jpg
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.@Schuh2014 : "Win, lose or draw, we did everything we could do."by Pamela Wood via twitter 6/24/2014 12:56:03 PM
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The Sun's Carrie Wells, from Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School in East Baltimore:
Emma Diggs, a retired Motor Vehicles Administration worker, said she was voting for Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown.
"I don't think he'll let me down," she said after casting her ballot this morning. She said she watched one of the gubernatorial debates, which solidified her opinion on Brown.
"I just had a feeling and I follow my heart," said Diggs, 75. "I listen to people then I make my own decision." -
Before you head out to the polls, find out who's your gubernatorial soul mate? bsun.md/1jKSq3J http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bqff-eZCQAAMm4g.png #mdpolitics
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One more voter's story from Carrie Wells at East Baltimore's Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School:
Carl Sanders, 54, of Baltimore, said he was voting for Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown "based on his experience."
"[Del. Heather] Mizeur, I think she'd be a great lieutenant governor," Sanders said after voting in the morning. "I think she has yet to show a pathway, along with [Attorney General Doug] Gansler. Neither has shown a pathway to governor."
Sanders, who is looking for work, also said he favored State Sen. Brian Frosh for Attorney General.
"I think he has a future in politics," Sanders said. "I think the guy's been waiting a long time, I think he deserves the opportunity." -
Follow our live coverage blog through Election Day today. bsun.md/1l6rwmu #mdpoliticsby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 1:15:47 PM
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Power's out at the Danville Community Church -- an Allegany Co. polling place -- but voting continues on back up power!by Maryland Elections via twitter 6/24/2014 1:33:03 PM -
A few Montgomery Co. polling places are experiencing technical issues, but they're open & ready for voters! Stay tuned for updates.by Maryland Elections via twitter 6/24/2014 1:36:21 PM
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Just interviewed @Schuh2014 & frmr Gov Ehrlich, then got in my car & immediately heard Schuh-Ehrlich radio ad.by Pamela Wood via twitter 6/24/2014 1:39:10 PM
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Here are the Baltimore Sun Editorial Board's picks for today's primary election. bsun.md/1jcb3gY #mdpoliticsby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 1:45:36 PM
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From Baltimore Sun reporter Carrie Wells at Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School: Francine Wilks, a 60-year-old Social Security Administration
employee from Baltimore, said she couldn't say who she was voting for because
of rules covering federal employees, but said the most important issue to her
was repealing the new stormwater fee, which critics have dubbed the "rain tax.""You're penalizing innocent people with the rain tax," Wilks
said after voting in the morning at Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School in
East Baltimore. "You can't control the rain. You, me, and all of us shouldn't
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From Baltimore Sun reporter Doug Donovan at Stoneleigh Elementary School: Barbara and George Dersch have been married 55 years. She's a 76-year-old Republican, he's a 77-year-old Democrat. The Towson-area couple arrived at Stoneleigh Elementary School to cast their ballots in separate primaries, but they shared the same political philosophy. "We're basically conservative," George Dersch said.
"I voted for Doug Gansler," George Dersch said. "I think [Lt. Gov. Anthony] Brown is just a rubber stamp of Martin O'Malley. I just don't want to vote for the machine."
He also voted for state Sen. Jim Brochin because the Baltimore County Democrat has proven that he's also not a "rubber stamp" for O'Malley or Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. The couple said Kamenetz lost their respect when he refused to repay hundreds of Baltimore County police retirees who were overcharged for health insurance.
"That didn't sit well with us," Barbara Dersch said. She voted for Harford County
Executive David Craig, she said, "because of his experience.""Experience counts for a lot."
George said he worries that the Democratic Party in Maryland has become too liberal.
"I registered as a Democrat when I was very young," he said. "But they're getting pretty liberal."
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Dersch, a bipartisan couple married for 55
years, voted at Stoneleigh Elementary School in Towson. She's a Republican;
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Naval officer from Annapolis area recognized for heroism in Navy Yard shooting. bsun.md/1nzhYDhby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 2:00:28 PM
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It's primary day. I'll be covering the states attorney and other citywide races. All our coverage at election center elections.baltimoresun.comby Ian Duncan via twitter 6/24/2014 2:01:02 PM -
An Election Day public service announcement from Gov. Martin O'Malley:
It's Election Day!
I already voted to elect Anthony Brown to serve as our State's next governor
during the early voting window, and if you have yet to cast your ballot, I that
hope you'll add your vote to mine today.
With Anthony as my partner in Annapolis, we've created good-paying jobs, driven
crime down to thirty year lows, and done more than any other state to keep
college affordable for our children. Our public schools were ranked #1 in the
country for five straight years, and Maryland's workers have the highest median
income the country.
You know the choices we've made, and the results we've achieved together.
And I believe there's no one better prepared than Anthony Brown and Ken Ulman
to build on the progress we've made together and lead Maryland into the future.
Anthony also asked for me to remind you that the campaign watch party will be
at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at the University of Maryland College Park
at 8:05 P.M. after the polls close - hope to see you there!
All the best,
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From Baltimore Sun reporter Pamela Wood in Anne Arundel County: In Anne Arundel's
hard-fought Republican primary for county executive, candidates Laura Neuman and Steve Schuh planned a full day of trying to win over voters.Neuman voted at Annapolis Middle School shortly after the polls opened, with her husband Paul Volkman and children, Alex and Avery. Though Neuman is the incumbent county executive, it was the first time she voted for herself. She was appointed to her position by the County Council last year after John R. Leopold resigned.
Asked how she felt about Election Day, Neuman said: "I'm very peaceful. I've worked hard. It's up to the voters."
Neuman posed for a photo with her family and chatted with a few voters before hopping in a car for a day full of stops at voting sites around the county.
Schuh, meanwhile, was camped out at a church in Severna Park, where he was joined by former Gov. Bob Ehrlich and Kendel Ehrlich in shaking hands with voters and handing out sample ballots advertising Schuh's allies in Anne Arundel Republican races.
"Win, lose or draw, we did everything we could do. We will not look back and say, 'Coulda, shoulda, woulda,'" said Schuh, who also had a long schedule of planned visits to voting sites.
Though Ehrlich, who lives in Annapolis, has remained neutral in the Republican gubernatorial primary, he said he was pleased to support Schuh. Ehrlich has recorded TV and
radio ads for Schuh and appeared at campaign events. Ehrlich said he's particularly impressed with Schuh's budget acumen."He's a budget geek. He's a really great guy. He loves this county," Ehrlich said.
The winner of Anne Arundel's Republican primary for county executive will face George F. Johnson IV, a former county sheriff who is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
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Candidates make final push for votes in Tuesday's primary election
baltimoresun.comVoters will head to the polls Tuesday to resolve one of the costliest primary fights in Maryland history and nominate scores more politicians for November's general election. -
Learn about candidates' backgrounds, stances on important issues, campaign finance reports, and more in voter guide. bsun.md/1qPAVYAby baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 2:15:27 PM
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Maryland voters begin selecting candidates for governor, other offices. bsun.md/1iBMhf8by baltimoresun via twitter 6/24/2014 2:31:30 PM
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One thing that makes UK election days more exciting: no lame duck periods. You lose, you're out of office the next day.by Ian Duncan via twitter 6/24/2014 2:33:24 PM
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Good news for Allegany County voters! The power's back on at the Danville Community Church polling place.by Maryland Elections via twitter 6/24/2014 2:34:19 PM
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Here's a pic of @DougGansler visiting mom at Leisure World in Montgomery Co. Gansler says "She's holding it down." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq5qq55CcAAi84Y.jpg
by Erin Cox via twitter 6/24/2014 2:39:42 PM
