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2014 General Election in Glade Valley

October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 Michael Kuster2014 Elections, Board of Education, Circuit Court, Clerk, County Council, county executive, District 4, District 5, Frederick County, House of Delegates, Judge, Orphans Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff, State Senate, States Attorney

With early voting beginning today, Glade Valley residents have big choices in this pivotal election. Here’s a run-down of the candidates and the local offices. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk (*). Maryland State Senate – Vote for One: Dan Rupli (D) Michael Hough (R) House of Delegates – District 4 – Vote for Three: Gene Stanton (D) Kathy Afzali (R) * Kelly Schultz (R) * David E. Vogt, III (R) County Executive: Jan Gardner (D) Blaine Young (R) * County Council At Large – Vote for Two: Susan Reeder Jessee…

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Early Voting Begins October 23rd

October 22, 2014October 22, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, charter government, County Council, county executive, early voting, featured, Frederick County, Maryland, voting

The 2014 General Election begins 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014 for Frederick County Voters. This election ushers in a new era for Frederick County politics and governance. Frederick County voters will elect the county’s first county executive and county council as the county moves to a charter government. Early voting begins Thursday, October 23rd in Frederick County. Registered voters in Frederick County will be allowed to vote early before the 2014 General Election. Early Voting occurs October 23 through October 30, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. each day.…

Ralph Whitmore Endorses Mark Long for County Council

October 14, 2014October 17, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, County Council, David Gray, District 5, endorsements, Frederick County, John Kinnaird, Mark Long, Ralph Whitmore, Wayne Creadick Jr, Wayne Hooper

Mark Long (D), candidate for County Council District 5, has picked up the endorsement of Ralph Whitmore (R), Burgess of Walkersville. Whitmore previously faced-off against Long’s opponent, Kirby Delauter (R), in the Primary Election. Delauter got 53% percent of the vote, while Whitmore earned 47% percent. Only 332 votes separated the two contenders. “I’m endorsing Mark Long for County Council because he’s made it clear that he will listen to everyone in our community and address our needs, whether Republican, Democrat, or Independent,” said Whitmore. Joining Whitmore with strong support…

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Candidates Forum

September 9, 2014September 9, 2014 Michael Kuster2014, Bob Lawrence, County Council, District 4, Jessica Fitzwater

The Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club will host a candidates forum Tuesday, September 9th from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Candidates for County Council District 4 will participate in the forum and be available to meet the voters. Jessica Fitzwater (D) and Bob Lawrence (R) face each other in November’s General Election to represent Frederick County’s newly formed District 4 on Frederick County’s first County Council.The County Council District 4 includes the eastern portions of the City of Frederick, makes a horseshoe around the Town of Walkersville from Biggs Ford Road…

A Candidate for ALL the People – Commentary by Mark Long

June 21, 2014June 17, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, County Council, Democrat, District 5, Primary Elections

A Candidate for All the People by Mark Long I love Frederick County. I was born and raised here and my family has been here for many generations. I’ve lived for a few years in both Virginia and Pennsylvania, but have always returned to northern Frederick County because it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family. I want to ensure that our county continues to be a great place to live for future generations and below I’ve shared a few thoughts on how to accomplish that. I…