By Adam Pagnucco. When I worked at the county council, probably my favorite part of the experience was working with the council’s central staff. They were an all-star cast of…
Antisemitism is Real, Right Here in MoCo
By Adam Pagnucco. Almost lost in the debate over the Montgomery County Council’s recently passed antisemitism resolution is this fact: antisemitism is real. It’s real not just in other parts…
By Adam Pagnucco. Bill 13-22, commonly called “the electrocution bill,” is swiftly advancing in the county council. The bill has an interesting history. It was jointly authored by County Executive…
The Geography of Wes Moore’s Transition Team
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is something incoming Governor Wes Moore is going to learn in his first elected job: in Maryland, geography is everything. It relates to race, politics, culture,…
Trone on Pace to Win
By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, I wrote about mail ballot counting in the Congressional District 6 race pitting incumbent Democrat David Trone against Republican Delegate Neil Parrott. At that time, Parrott…
Council At-Large Primary: Will Jawando
By Adam Pagnucco. If the county’s progressive movement has a principal leader, that person may be Will Jawando. He has long had political talent – he is good looking and…
Trone vs Parrott: Who Will Win?
By Adam Pagnucco. The Congressional District 6 race between Democratic Congressman David Trone and Republican Delegate Neil Parrott has come down to the counting of mail and provisional ballots. As…
Council At-Large Primary: Evan Glass
By Adam Pagnucco. Evan Glass has paid his dues. He has been a civic association leader, a county task force member, a county advisory committee chair, a board member of…
What Now for MoCo Republicans?
By Adam Pagnucco. While the results have not been finalized, early returns suggest a stark reality for Montgomery County Republicans – this is likely the fifth straight gubernatorial cycle in…
Keep an Eye on Congressional District 6
By Adam Pagnucco. The election forecasting site Five Thirty Eight estimated that District 6 Congressman David Trone had a 72% chance to win reelection against Delegate Neil Parrott. But as…