At-large County Council challenger Becky Wagner has selected a campaign manager and announced a fundraiser. These are the first steps in a widely anticipated run for public office.Wagner has been…
Council At-Large
Jane De Winter is the first at-large challenger to formally enter the race. Her announcement press conference will be followed by a fundraiser at the home of Wynn and Steve…
Just a few notes from today’s Labor Day Parade in Kensington.This parade is one of Montgomery County’s premier political events in an election year. Despite this being an off year,…
MoCo Primaries to Watch, Part Two
By Marc Korman and Adam Pagnucco. Marc and Adam are back with commentary on three more primaries that will captivate MoCo political junkies from Burtonsville to Bethesda.7. Dana Beyer vs….
Why At-Large?
By Marc Korman. Back in June, MPW covered the rumored challengers for the at-large County Council seats. But with every incumbent expected to run for reelection, why are these candidates…
Ten Random Questions
Here are ten random questions we – and the spies – have been asking.1. Will progressives find someone to run against Rona Kramer?Senator Rona Kramer (D-14) is the bane of…
Whispers of the At-Large Race, Part Five
In our final part, we examine the last three potential at-large contenders.Hans Riemer, Silver Spring Riemer moved into Montgomery County in December 2004 and ran unsuccessfully for the County Council…
Whispers of the At-Large Race, Part Four
Here are four more actual, potential, or improbable at-large candidates.Guled Kassim, Silver Spring Kassim is a Somali immigrant who grew up in Kemp Mill, served in the Marines and became…
Whispers of the At-Large Race, Part Three
Today we will begin looking at rumored candidates for the at-large race. Some are actual candidates, some are potential candidates and others probably will not run. We examine them in…
Whispers of the At-Large Race, Part Two
Believe it or not, the County Council at-large race is almost upon us. And of course we have the inside scoop on the incumbents, the prospective challengers and their chances….