Elections 

John Walsh Seeks Republican Nomination for U.S. House of Representatives Maryland Congressional District 8

“I was in Woodsboro and Walkersville last week. In addition to saying hello to people in the district, I am walking from Emmitsburg to the Capitol in DC and have already completed the Emmitsburg to Thurmont to Woodsboro to Libertytown segments. I just completed Frederick and Carroll county legs of my “Walk a mile in your shoes” campaign. Logged over 50 miles from Emmitsburg and Westminster to Mount Airy. I’m running to bring representation to all three counties that comprise the Maryland 8th district and I’m making a special effort in…

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Elections Glade Valley 

Town of Walkersville Elections This September

The Town of Walkersville will hold an election this September. While the whole country sets its sites on the mid-term elections to see which way the country will sway, Walkersville may see big changes in its leadership. The Town’s Burgess and all five Town Commissioners seats will be up for election. Many rumors have swept around town about who will or will not run for re-election, and who may seek a higher office. Currently, Chad Weddle is serving his first term as Burgess. Town Commissioners currently in office are Gary…

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Elections Glade Valley Government 

Walkersville Election Supervisors Sought

The Town of Walkersville is currently still accepting Letters of Interest for the position of Election Supervisor and alternates.  Alternates are available on election day, September 10, 2018, to assist five Election Supervisors, possibly checking in voters, handing out ballots, monitoring ballot boxes and election booths, as needed. Voting has been extended this year and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., so it will be a long day.

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Elections Glade Valley Government 

Early Voting – Registered Voters Can Vote in Person Before Election Day

Registered voters in Frederick County will be allowed to vote early before the 2018 Primary. This year, Early Voting occurs June 14 through June 21, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. each day. There are three Early Voting locations in Frederick County, and voters can use any of the three centers to cast their vote. The first Early Voting Center will be set up in the Frederick County Department of Aging/Senior Center, located at 1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick. (Early voting operations will not disrupt regularly scheduled events at the Senior Center, but seniors will…

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Editorial Elections Glade Valley 

Brad Young on His Re-Election Bid for the Board of Education

I am running for re-election to the Board of Education for Frederick County. I am currently serving as President of the Board and have been President the past 4 years.  I have a deep passion for education and also a life-time experience working in the financial field. Managing an over $600 million dollar operating budget and dealing with current capital projects of over $100 million takes someone that has the financial experience to make the right decisions on how the Board’s budget is being spent. We have to make sure…

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