Montgomery County voters have officially backed Marc Elrich for a second term as County Executive, 71.40 percent compared to his Republican challenger's 28.04 percent. We trust Brooke to be our champion and fight for a better future for every Marylander, Alsobrooks says. County Executive Elrichs Statements and Media Regarding Thrive Montgomery 2050. In a June survey conducted by the same firm, Columbia-based Gonzales Polls, Elrich led Blair 45%-20%, with Riemer at 15%. The winner of the primary is virtually certain to prevail in November. Coming Soon. The ad will be airing across the state on TV and digital platforms while a new radio ad from Sen. Jill P. Carter (D-Baltimore City) begins airing in the Baltimore media market. News you can trust. } 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. Never a prolific fundraiser, Elrich participated in Montgomerys public-financing system four years and plans to do so again. As of late Monday night, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was trailing challenger David Blair by fewer than 150 votes. 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. When Larry Hogan was first sworn in as governor, the weather was cold and snowy. He believes Elrich and the County Council are too liberal. Opinion | Our picks for Maryland's 2022 primary elections. Official results will follow after a full accounting of . This story was updated at 4:30 p.m. April 26 to include information from the Montgomery County Sierra Club's statement about its endorsement. If COVID has taught us anything, its really taught us that the county government can respond very quickly to severe challenges when it chooses to, to set priorities, Hucker said. In an interview, Elrich said, he will run an aggressive campaign despite the early polls. Montgomery County voters will cast their ballot for the County Executive race this election cycle. The 2022 primary is shaping up to be a four-person affair, pitting Elrich against Blair and two members of the council Tom Hucker and Hans Riemer. In a June survey conducted by the same firm, Columbia-based Gonzales Polls, Elrich led Blair 45%-20%, with Riemer at 15%. In the Republican primary, Reardon Sullivan, chair of the countys Republican central committee, is facing Shelly Skolnick, a candidate who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2020 and an at-large County Council seat in 2018. Zachary Hertz (@zacharylhertz) is a Polling Analyst at Data for Progress.Abby Springs (@abby_springs) is the Press Assistant at Data for Progress. if (document.readyState === 'complete') { FAX: 240-777-8600 County Executive. The Post endorses David Blair for Montgomery County executive. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. (DC News Now) Police were investigating a fatal single-car crash on Tuesday afternoon. .widget-toggle-tabs li.panel > a:after {font-family: 'Glyphicons Halflings';content: '\e113';float: right;color: grey}.widget-toggle-tabs li.panel > a.collapsed:after {content: '\e080'} He is unlikely to get union or environmental endorsements, but business groups may well see him as the best choice to lead the county going forward. While previous polling showed Marc Elrich held a 21-point lead, a new Data for Progress poll, conducted July 8 - July 12, found that the race has tightened, and Elrich is now tied with David T. Blair for the lead. If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required? Although the numbers signify that Elrich has built on the plurality that propelled him to a narrow win in 2018, they also make it clear that many Democrats first choice at this stage is someone else. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Police said they were called to the area of W. Gude Drive and Watkins Pond Boulevard around 2:29 p.m. for the crash. He was rated favorably by 55% and unfavorably by 26% of those polled. Fears that the former Takoma Park City councilmember was too far left politically or lacked the managerial experience needed to run a county larger than some states have largely dissipated. Del. Like Hucker, he thinks the county needs a chief executive with a stronger sense of urgency. The chart below shows housing units permitted in Montgomery County from 1990 through 2021. chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); Hucker appears confident of his ability to pull together a coalition of labor, business and civil rights leaders behind his candidacy and that he will build on his current standing in the polls as he becomes better known in communities beyond his district. The final vote tally in the primary was . Elrich has drawn criticism for opposing regional affordable housing targets, and previous polling from May showed that just 22 percent of likely voters approved of his job performance on the issue of affordable housing. Nonprofit. Brooke Lierman released a new ad this week with a formidable lineup of Marylands most powerful women. The general election on Tuesday, Nov. 9 features the race for Montgomery County executive. In 2018, Elrich then a three-term member of the County Council eked out a 77-vote victory over David Blair, a wealthy businessman seeking elective office for the first time. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. Sign up forMaryland Matters free email subscriptiontoday. if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { 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 says the budget deficit he inherited when he took office and the pandemic have made it difficult to roll out new programs, while initiatives he has enacted havent gotten attention because of the public health crisis.). The Montgomery County Register provides information on proposed, adopted and temporary regulations issued by the County Executive, and Boards and Commissions. Still, he is not the top choice of more than 60% of Montgomery Democrats. He has filed his intent and is gathering the leaderships signatures to qualify for the general election ballot. In 2018, Blair appears to have spent $5.7 million on his bid for executive, with $5.4 million coming from his own pocket. Elrich has close ties with the countys unions, and their support assuming he gets it will provide crucial boots on the ground during the campaign. Voters approve of the job he has done guiding the county through the pandemic, according to the early polls. {"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)"}}}} Elrich held wide leads among every demographic group. If COVID has taught us anything, its really taught us that the county government can respond very quickly to severe challenges when it chooses to, to set priorities, Hucker said. A survey by Progressives for Progress, a political action committeefunded byreal estate interests, shows the race tightening. EMAIL: elections@montgomerycountymd.gov, ADDRESS: 18753 N. Frederick Ave, Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Important: Political district boundaries are changing! Thursday, October 27, 2022, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm through, Thursday, November 3, 2022, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. 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.. Hucker and Riemer would both benefit if the other dropped out of the race. 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. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) Heres what to do next to protect democracy, Political notes: Long list of applicants for Luedtkes seat, plus Md. Kay Ivey Hal Yeager/Governor's Office. Updated: 1:41 PM EST November 9, 2022 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. Updated: Jan 17, 2023 / 05:34 PM EST. His 2018 bid was fueled primarily by his ability to self-fund his campaign. My view is you always run like youre behind.. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. VoterInfobyState_Toggle = true; Voters may go to any early voting site in Montgomery County and cast a ballot. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, Ivey signed Executive Orders 726, 727 and 728 to "establish and promote more efficiency, accountability and transparency within the state government." Executive 726 establishes "standards for the management and operation of state agencies [] The core function of this program is to improve internal controls and provide reasonable assurance. He believes Elrich and the other candidates do not have the technical skills to lead a county of over 1 million people, especially at a time when technology is evolving rapidly. He poured an eye-popping $5.4 million from his personal fortune into the effort and he had pro-business groups helping him through a political action committee. EMAIL: elections@montgomerycountymd.gov, Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear());. The Washington Post endorsed Blair just prior to the poll, on June 25. WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM, Maryland Matters free email subscription, Historic inauguration: Crowds gather in Annapolis as Wes Moore takes oath of office, In making history, Wes Moore walks through door opened by Md.s first Black statewide officeholder, Brooke Lierman makes history as Marylands first woman comptroller, Husband of missing woman with DC ties looked up ways to dispose of body, By 1 measure, DC leads nation in green building. Elrich was the choice of 33% of Democrats surveyed, followed by Blair at 27%, Riemer at 15% and Peter James at 1%. Three new public opinion polls offer very contradictory glimpses into the race for Montgomerys county executive. Due to the pandemic, our residents have a much better understanding of local government now than they did four years ago. Of Elrich, Blair said that any incumbent who hasnt grown his base of support in four years has reason to be concerned.. 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. widget_load_check_dom() For information on how precinct boundaries and polling places will change for the 2022 gubernatorial election, visit the Redistricting page . The remaining 38% said they were undecided. Fears that the former Takoma Park City councilmember was too far left politically or lacked the managerial experience needed to run a county larger than some states have largely dissipated. 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. 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Counties | Each received 29% of the vote in a six-way race. In a county where residents are more likely to focus on national politics, Blair is still not a household name. MD Relay (711): 1-800-735-2258 In an interview, Blair said voters hes spoken with since launching his second bid are primarily concerned about Montgomerys lack of affordable housing, access to good-paying jobs, and a sense that the countys celebrated school system is slipping. In six months, Montgomery Democrats will decide whether Marc B. Elrich deserves a second term as county executive. He. } Due to the pandemic, our residents have a much better understanding of local government now than they did four years ago. Of Elrich, Blair said that any incumbent who hasnt grown his base of support in four years has reason to be concerned.. Battley believes county government has become a bureaucratic mess and needs major reforms. The County Executive encourages constitudents to become actively involved in matters affecting the quality of life in County. The ad will air on TV as well as digitally across Maryland, and is complemented by a longer radio spot, also narrated by Winfrey. Montgomery County, no question, has been a real standout in getting people vaccinated, Hogan told Maryland Matters in October. People dont know that weve consistently expanded early childhood education. Incumbent Marc Elrich is the only large-county executive in Maryland to face a tough primary this cycle. Elrich said voters appreciate the countys overall approach to the pandemic from its focus on masks and distancing to its vaccine rollout. He was recently named a spring 2023 fellow at. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch) Updated at 12:48 a.m. Wednesday. Hucker backed Elrichs candidacy four years ago and the two continue to have overlapping supporters and philosophies. Help expand Ballotpedia's elections coverage - volunteer with us. Data for Progress,a left-leaning polling firm, surveyed 461 Democrats between June 30 and July 1. If the election was being held now, Elrich would clinch the party nomination, according to the polls. Democrat Marc Elrich remains Montgomery County's top elected official with a projected win at the polls against Republican. Sullivan, chair of the countys Republican Central Committee, founded and owns a 40-person consulting engineering firm, WFT Engineering, in the county. Click the logo to read Maryland Matters election guide and 2022 campaign coverage. Email Alerts (sent several times a month). Although he just finished a year as president of the nine-member panel, he is not as well known across the county as Riemer, a three-term legislator who serves at-large, or Elrich, who held an at-large seat from 2006 to 2018. Now some cant get MCPS services to catch up, advocates say. Blair has also been critical of the recent increase in crime and unlike Elrich or Riemer said that removing school resource officers from Montgomery County public schools was a mistake. Nearly a quarter of the electorate was undecided. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. In six months, Montgomery Democrats will decide whether Marc B. Elrich deserves a second term as county executive. He believes it contains the tools and policies needed to build more housing of all types, and that Elrich has been resistant to allowing more development in multiple areas around the county. Earlier this week, the campaign launched another adfeaturing Moores endorsementsin Prince Georges County, including Alsobrooks. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore wasout with a new adthis week as well, featuring another powerful female figure: Oprah Winfrey. 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. A third survey showed Elrich cruising to a second term. Those ideas include providing free tuition or loan assistance to local community college students or those attending the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville who volunteer in various capacities in county government (as a volunteer firefighter, a teachers aide or as auxiliary police, for example). chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); As early voting draws to a close and with less than a week until the July 19th Democratic primary in Maryland, the race for Montgomery County Executive is a dead heat. function resizeChevron() { Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), who has occasionally clashed with Elrich. Federal courts | Editors note: With early voting starting July 7, Bethesda Beat will be running election wrap-ups of the races for Montgomery County offices and the General Assembly. Google is aware of this issue. He believes the plan will not accomplish the countys affordable housing goals, and that it doesnt do enough to help create housing for the most low-income residents in certain communities. 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. The two-year period of 2020 and 2021, in which 3,343 units were permitted, is the worst period in the series . Early voting begins July 7. The toll money could be used for local transportation projects, he said. [Maryland Matters], Man injured in Silver Spring shooting Hes also self-funded his campaign in both election cycles, and this year that includes spending nearly $3 million of his own money. Sign up to get the Maryland Matters Memo in your inbox every morning. With only a few days left in the race and a considerable number of undecided voters remaining, the Washington Post endorsement and flurry of ad spending could push this race in Blairs favor. People dont know that Montgomery College is announcing an east-side campus. As county executive, he said he would work diligently to improve the countys permitting processes and remove unnecessary regulations which he says are resulting in billions of dollars of lost tax revenue for the county as businesses choose to locate elsewhere. if ($(this).next('.vis_widget_table').is(":hidden")) { However, the Google function displays a drop-down menu form field (with no label) and a Google logo image which has no alt tag. Larry Hogan. Montgomery County Board of Elections ADDRESS: 18753 N. 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