Elections headline 

2014 General Election in Glade Valley

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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Primary Election Round-Up

We really hope everyone goes out to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on Tuesday, if they haven’t already!  This is a very important election year. In an attempt to inform voters, GladeValley.net chose to highlight those who would be representing Glade Valley directly.  These offices have not received as much attention in the larger media outlets, but are very important. Those would be candidates for County Council District 5, and Maryland’s Legislative District 4.  We invited all candidates to provide us with information, and followed up with…

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David Brinkley, Republican Candidate for Maryland State Senate District 4

David Brinkley, a life-long resident of Frederick County, has served District 4 in the Maryland State Senate since 2002.  He currently serves as the Minority Leader in the Senate.  He seeks his party’s nomination to continue serving District 4 as State Senator. Senator Brinkley grew up in New Market.  He graduated from Linganore High School and the University of Maryland.  He still lives near New Market on a small farm.  His has two adult children. Senator Brinkley began his public service as an EMT/Firefighter with the New Market District Volunteer…

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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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