Gene Stanton, Democrat Candidate for House of Delegates, District 4

As a high school teacher I understand the importance of Education. This is an issue that touches me personally. Education impacts all of our lives weather we have school aged children or not. My first concern surrounds the implementation of Common Core.  The state of Maryland should either consider opting out of this program or slowing down its implementation. Maryland has one of the best schools systems in the country.  Our curriculum works for our children. We need to make sure that these new standards are equal to or higher…

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Fred Wood, Democrat Candidate for County Council District 5

About Fred Wood 38 Year Resident of Frederick County Veteran U.S. Navy Retired Fire Fighter Former Real Estate Agent President Board of Directors Eyler’s Valley Chapel Treasurer Eyler’s Valley Citizens Association 50 Year Member of The Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Supporter of the 2nd Amendment Member National Rifle Association Father of Three Grandfather of Eleven Serving Citizens Bring back Character Counts to Frederick County Government.  A Government that serves the people and not just Special Interest. When Charter Government is implemented, each Council District will have a representative.  I…

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Kirby Delauter, Republican Candidate for County Council District 5

Kirby Delauter is the son of Russell and Marlene Delauter. He resides in Thurmont, Maryland, with his wife Tina. They have four children: Maureen a graduate of Highpoint University in Highpoint, NC, lives in Thurmont with her husband Blaine Schildt; William a graduate of Virginia Tech; Emily a student at Salisbury University in the nursing program, and Sam a student at Slippery Rock University. Kirby was raised in Frederick County, graduated from Catoctin High School and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked within the construction industry and…

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Michael Hough, Republican Candidate for MD State Senate District 4

Michael Hough (pronounced Huff) is a lifelong Maryland resident who believes in the founding principles of our country; limited government, individual responsibility, and lower taxes. He resides in Brunswick with his wife JoeyLynn, and his 3 children. Following high school, Michael entered the United States Air Force and served as a Minuteman III Missile technician; he was stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Info I am running for State Senate because I believe Frederick and Carroll Counties deserve a true conservative Senator. To quote one of…

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Primary Election Next Tuesday, June 24th

The State of Maryland will hold Primary Elections next Tuesday, June 24, 2014.  Political parties will elect their nominees for many elected offices.  Those voters not affiliated with a party will vote for candidates to continue to the General Election in non-partisan races such as Board of Education. In Frederick County, this election represents a major change in the way we govern ourselves.  Each party will elect candidates for seven County Council seats and a County Executive.  The County Council will consist of five individuals representing five districts, and two…

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