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State Senator David Brinkley Endorses Mark Long for County Council District 5

Mark Long (D), candidate for County Council District 5, has earned the backing of Senator David Brinkley (R). Brinkley, one of Maryland’s most respected Republican leaders, currently serves as Senate Minority Leader in the Maryland Legislature. Brinkley stated, “Mark Long and I had several conversations about his County Council candidacy. I’ve had conversations with several other business and municipal leaders in the district I trust. Mark will be available at community gatherings in all parts of the district and he will do his homework before making a decision. He will…

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Ralph Whitmore Endorses Mark Long for County Council

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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