By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks made history on June 26 when county Democratic voters made her their choice to be the next county executive. As a result of her 62 percent victory, Alsobrooks becomes the first woman poised to be the chief administrative manager and political leader of […]
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Posted inMaryland Government, NEWS, POLITICS, Prince George's County News
Following Defeat, Baker Graciously Concedes to Jealous
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III lost to former NAACP president Ben Jealous to secure the Democratic nomination to challenge Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the November 6 general election. Baker received 29 percent of the vote while Jealous had 39 percent. Baker was gracious in his concession […]
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The Day (and Night) Ben Jealous Won the Democratic Gov. Primary
By J. K. Schmid, Special to the AFRO What follows is an intimate account of Ben Jealous’ final day of campaigning before his decisive primary win. Polls are open at Barack Obama Elementary School June 26 at 7 a.m. Ben Jealous’ boosters are already out in force, waving signs, waving to voters, and waving down cars […]
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Mosby Rolls to Re-Election, But Faces Challenges Ahead
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, syoes@afro.com Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby withstood the aggressive charge of two opponents in a highly contentious battle to win re-election by more than 20 points over her nearest rival. With nearly all precincts reporting (287 of 296 at press time), Mosby cruised to victory registering 49.2 % of the […]
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McCray’s Upset of Longtime Del. McFadden Ushers in New Era
By Deborah Bailey, Special to the AFRO Del. Cory McCray rode an aggressive, some would say insurgent, campaign to a decisive victory over Sen. Nathaniel McFadden, the venerable East Baltimore politician who has represented the 45th District since 1995. With nearly all (55 of 58 at press time) precincts reporting, McCray defeated McFadden 58.5% to 41.5% […]
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Veteran Baltimore Senators Fall to Insurgent Challengers
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, syoes@afro.com Three incumbent Baltimore City Senators, including two of the most powerful in the Senate, were defeated in the Democratic primary June 26, signaling for many a seismic shift in the landscape of Baltimore politics in Annapolis. Baltimore City Del. Cory McCray, who was elected to the House in 2014, soundly […]
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GOP Scheming Under Obama Led to Travel Ban
By Ben Cardin The following is taken from a statement from U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) on the Supreme Court upholding the Trump administration ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries. It has been lightly edited for clarity. This decision is a major blow to American values, the rule of law, and our country’s […]
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Atlanta Mayor Stops Immigration Cooperation Over Separations
By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s Democratic mayor on Wednesday called the forced separation of migrant families at the country’s Southern border “despicable” and said the city won’t accept any new immigration detainees until she’s certain the separations have stopped. The city has long had an agreement to house U.S. Immigration and […]
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Ward Will Work For Respect for District 24
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Seat Pleasant businesswoman LaTasha Ward is running to be a Maryland State delegate because she wants her district to be treated with the same respect that other districts’ residents get. “I have lived in District 24 all of my life,” Ward told the AFRO. “There are some things that […]
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Incumbents Win; Initiative 77 Passes
By James Wright, Special to the AFRO, jwright@afro.com Despite spirited campaigns from opponents, the incumbents in the District of Columbia’s June 19 primaries had no problems being re-nominated to their seats. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser easily won her Democratic Party primary. (Courtesy Photo) Of the registered voters in the District, 17.62 percent of voters participated in the primary, […]
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Will Baker or Jealous Be Able to Defeat Hogan?
By Sean Yoes, Baltimore AFRO Editor, syoes@afro.com With less than a week before the Democratic primary on June 26, there are still eight candidates left who are vying for the nomination and the opportunity to take on Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in November. However, it seems clear two candidates, Ben Jealous, the former president and CEO of […]
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Baltimore’s Faith Leaders Urge Souls To The Polls
Churches and houses of worship from all over Baltimore will urge civic participation among their members with the Souls To The Polls rally June 17. Over 20 clergy members have participated in the non-partisan, grassroots initiative over the past few days to motivate the community to participate in early voting, including Rev. Donald Wright , […]