Posts tagged 2018 Primary
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No endorsement for DC Council chairman
We were impressed in particular by Lazere’s passion for his key issues and by Mendelson’s detailed and nuanced understanding of a wide variety of challenges facing DC. However, we also had concerns on all sides which led the Elections Committee to decide not to make an endorsement in this race. Keep reading…
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Election links: Principles vs. pragmatism in the DC Council leadership race
Incumbents are heavily favored in DC this year, the Washington Post and DC Sierra Club weigh in on elections, Maryland's gubernatorial race is still neck in neck, Lazere and Mendelson duke it out for Council Chairman, Alexandria's city council race is crowded, and more in our election link roundup. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Keep reading…
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Valerie Ervin is now a candidate for Maryland governor. What do we think?
After the tragic and untimely death of former Baltimore County executive Kevin Kamentez, his running mate Valerie Ervin has decided to stay in the race as a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination herself. What kind of governor might she be? Keep reading…
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Why is Republican Michael Bekesha running for DC Council?
Michael Bekesha is running for DC Council in Ward 6, which covers Capitol Hill, H Street, Shaw, Southwest Waterfront, and the Navy Yard. He believes in bus lanes, bike lanes, inclusionary zoning, and in encouraging greater density and more mixed-use housing. He's also a Republican. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for state legislature in Montgomery County
Maryland’s June 26 primary and November general election will select all members of the state Senate and House of Delegates, one sixth of whom will be elected by Montgomery County, the state’s most populous and second wealthiest county. Here are our endorsements. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Prince George’s County Council districts
We are pleased to endorse Deni Taveras in District 2, Dannielle Glaros in District 3, Jolene Ivey in District 5, Krystal Oriadha in District 7, and Tamara Davis Brown in District 9 as candidates for Prince George's County Council that have inspired our confidence. Keep reading…
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Election links: Where’s the Baker breakthrough?
Rushern Baker struggles to break away from the pack, Valerie Ervin continues her fight to get on the ballot in Maryland, a Republican hopes to win over Democrats in deeply blue DC, Alexandria city council candidates get recognized for their urbanism, the Montgomery County Action Committee for Transit releases its scorecard, and more in our election link roundup. Keep reading…
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Why Marc Elrich is not the right choice for Montgomery County Executive
Marc Elrich is considered by many to be the front-runner in the Montgomery County Executive’s race. Greater Greater Washington has endorsed George Leventhal, but we know that many activists we agree with but for whom housing is not their top issue are supporting Marc Elrich. We wanted to explain why we believe he would be a dangerous choice for County Executive. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Montgomery County Executive: George Leventhal
After considering candidates' responses to our questionnaire and in-depth interviews with finalists, we endorse George Leventhal for Montgomery County Executive. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for DC Council at-large: Jeremiah Lowery
Two challengers are vying to beat incumbent at-large DC councilmember Anita Bonds in the Democratic primary. Greater Greater Washington recommends Jeremiah Lowery for your vote. We believe he’s the candidate with the strongest vision, passion, and the best ideas to address affordable housing, transportation, and other important issues facing DC. Keep reading…