Elections headline 

Early Voting Begins October 23rd

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.…

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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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