Baltimore County politics watchers: Elections officials sent out 3,585 absentee ballots to Democrats and 1,279 absentee ballots to Republicans. We have unknown ## of provisionals. Both primaries are close so far; we may not get winners tonight.
There's still a lot of vote to be counted, BUT: Jealous leads Baker in Baltimore 2 to 1. They're roughly tied in Montgomery. Baker has edge in Prince George's.
In a heated Republican primary in Baltimore County Council District 3, incumbent Wade Kach has more 50%+ with more than two-thirds of the votes counted. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgqVjo5XcAAyGeQ.jpg
Bonnie and Kenny Woolford at Baltimore County executive candidate Vicki Almond watch party.
Kenny Woolford, 42, doesn’t live in Baltimore county so he couldn’t vote for Vicki Almond, but he showed up to her election party anyway; She’s his mother-in-law.
“We’re extremely proud of her. She’s incredibly confident. It amazes me the strength she brings to it everyday,” the Sykesville resident said. “I think she’s a great mother-in-law.”
Woolford’s mother Bonnie Woolford, 69, first met Almond in 1986 when they both became members of Franklin Middle School’s PTA. Woolford remembers Almond’s willingness to get her hands dirty both figuratively and literally during a plant sale at the school.
“Whatever needed to be done she would do it,” the Sykesville resident said. “She’s always been community-minded.”
— Anna Muckerman, Baltimore Sun
by Baltimore Sun6/27/2018 1:39:31 AM
In a heated Republican primary in Baltimore County Council District 3, incumbent Wade Kach has 50%+ of the vote with more than two-thirds counted. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgqWMHAX4AA0kjq.jpg
David Peterson considers himself a "tough customer" when it comes to politicians, and Baltimore County executive candidate Vicki Almond passed his test. Two weeks ago, he saw the campaign on the side of Liberty Road and stopped to ask Almond some questions.
“I asked her some hard questions. I wanted to know her positions. I made her some suggestions and she was receptive. She didn’t shy away,” the Woodstock resident said. “She gave me a sense of confidence that she had a plan.”
Peterson, who is in his 60s, began volunteering with the campaign and cast his ballot for Almond during early voting. He especially appreciated her plan for improving the Liberty Road corridor.
“I felt that she was genuine in what he was saying and she had a vision for Baltimore County that is long overdue,” he said.
— Anna Muckerman, Baltimore Sun
by Baltimore Sun6/27/2018 1:45:52 AM
Balto. Co. exec Democratic primary remains tight with over 70% in. Some 3,500 absentee ballots and unknown number o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Joe Vallario, who has been in the House of Delegates for 43 years, could lose his seat tonight. He's running a distant third in a two-delegate district. Vallario, 81, has been chairman of the House Judiciary Committee for 25 years.
Now at the site of Democratic candidate Johnny Olszewski’s watch party. With the primary race looking closer, he said he’s “cautiously optimistic” and “excited about where we are.”
.@AlRedmerJr taking the stage now at his election night party, expecting him to declare victory in the Republican primary for Baltimore County executive.