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NPAM Election Analysis Primary Election Results – At a Glance

Governor’s Race Former NAACP leader defeated five other Democrats and will face Governor in the general election.

Maryland General Assembly While provisional and absentee ballots are being counted this week (and as a result, key aspects of this report are subject to change), we expect at least fifteen (15) new members of the 47-member Senate, and twenty-nine (29) new members of the 141-member House of Delegates after the November 6 General Election. Both chambers will also see changes in several key leadership posts when the Governor and General Assembly are sworn in mid-January 2019. While not an exhaustive list, below are some updates from the Maryland’s primary elections. Please note, provisional and absentee ballots have not yet been counted. Some of these outcomes are not final and may be subject to change. We will update you accordingly.

Maryland Senate – Retiring or Lost their Primary

(D-Anne Arundel) – the Vice Chair of the Finance committee is retiring. The general election with pit Sarah Elfreth (D) against Ron George (R).  Jim Brochin (D- County) – This member of the Judicial Proceedings committee stepped down to run for the Democratic nomination for Baltimore County Executive (not called yet). Robbie Leonard (D) and Delegate (R) will run in the general election.  (D-Baltimore City) – The Chair of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs committee lost a very close race to Delegate Mary Washington, who will be unopposed in the general election.  (D-Prince George’s) – This Budget & Taxation member is retiring. Melony Griffith won the Democratic nomination for his seat and is unopposed in the general election.  Ed DeGrange (D-Anne Arundel) – The Chair of the Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation is retiring. Delegate Pam Beidle (D) will face off against John Grasso (R).  Ed Kasemeyer (D-Howard and Baltimore Counties) – The Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee is retiring. Delegate Clarance Lam (D) and Joseph Hooe (R) will compete in the general election.  (D-Baltimore County) – The Vice Chair of the Budget and Taxation committee will be leaving after an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for Governor. Primary winner, Delegate (D) will replace him as he’s unopposed in the general.  (D-Montgomery) – The Majority Whip and member of the Budget and Taxation committee will be leaving after an unsuccessful bid for US Congress. Delegate Ben Kramer (D) is heavily favored over Alirio Martinez Jr. (R) in the general election.  Mac Middleton (D-Charles) – The Chair of the Finance committee lost his bid for re-election. Arthur Ellis (D) will compete against John Leonard (R) in the general election.  Anthony Muse (D-Prince George’s) – This member of the Judicial Proceedings committee will be leaving after an unsuccessful run for Prince George’s County Executive. Councilman (D) is a heavy favorite against Ike Puzon (R).  Linda Norman (R-Harford and Cecil) – This member of the Judicial Proceedings committee, who was appointed to replace her husband who died during session, did not run for re-election. Jason Gallion (R) ran unopposed in the primary and is unopposed in the general election.  Victor Ramirez (D-Prince George’s) – This member of the Judicial Proceedings committee ran unsuccessfully for Prince George’s County State’s Attorney. Malcolm Augustine is a heavy favorite (D) over Fred Price Jr. (R).  Barbara Robinson (D-Baltimore City) – This member of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs committee lost the Democratic nomination to Delegate (D), who is unopposed in the general election.  Steve Waugh (R-St. Mary’s) - member of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs committee lost the Republican nomination to Jack Bailey (R). Bailey will face Thomas Brewer (D) in the general election.

Note: Jill Carter won her primary in the seat held by Nathaniel Oaks before he resigned early this year. Carter was appointed to the Baltimore City seat, won the primary and is unopposed in the general election.

House of Delegates – Notable Retirements and Primary Defeats

 Balial Ali (D-Baltimore City) Appointed to the seat, the Ways & Means member lost primary.  William Frick (D, Montgomery) – The Majority Whip and Chair of the Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee will be leaving after losing his bid for the Democratic nomination for Montgomery County Executive. Bill Day (R) will be the only Republican running against Delegate (D), Delegate (D), and Samir Paul (D) for one of three seats in the House in this strong Democratic district.  Angela Gibson (D, Baltimore City) – Appointed to the seat, the Ways & Means member lost his bid to win the primary  Sally Jameson (D, Charles) – This Vice-Chair of the Economic Matters Committee is retiring. Bill Dotson (R), Jim Crawford (R), Dave Campbell (R), Delegate Edith Patterson (D), Delegate C.T. Wilson (D), and Debra Davis (D) will compete for three seats.  Marice Morales (D, Montgomery) – Member of Health & Government Operations committee lost her bid for a second term.  Dan Morhaim (D, Baltimore County) – This member of the Judiciary committee is retiring. Johnathon Porter (R), Delegate Shelley Hettleman (D), Delegate (D), and former Delegate Jon Cardin (D) will compete for three seats.  Shane Robinson (D-Montgomery) – Member of the Environment & Transportation committee lost his bid for third term.  (D-Prince George’s) Appointed to seat, the Judiciary member lost his primary.  (D-Prince George’s) The Ways & Means member lost his bid for a second term.  Joesph Vallario (D, Prince George’s) The long term Chair of the Judiciary Committee lost his bid for re- election. (D) and Delegate Marvin Holmes (D) will represent this district, as they are unopposed in the general election.

The following primary challengers won open seats and/or defeated incumbents. All are Democrats (unless noted) and expected to win in November due to heavy partisan districts:

o Former Delegate Jon Cardin (11) o Jessica Feldmark (12) o Jen Terrassa (13) o Lilly Qi (15) o Sara Love (16) o Samir Paul (16) o (17) o Leslie Milano (18) o (18) o (19) o Vaughn Stewart (19) o (20) o Mary Lehman (21) o Ron Watson (23B) o Andrea Fletcher Harrison (24) o Nick Charles (25) o Former Delegate Veronica Turner (26) o Debra Davis (28) o Brian Chisolm (31B) - Republican o (39) o Lesely Lopez (39) o Melissa Wells (40) o (41) o (41) o Regina Boyce (43) o Nilesh Kalyanaraman (43) o Stephanie Smith (45) o (47A) o Wanika Fisher (47B)

Montgomery County In the race for the Democratic nomination for County Executive, veteran county council member and political novice and businessman David Blair pulled ahead of the six-candidate pack but remain locked in a virtual tie. Elrich leads currently but whomever wins will be heavy favorite over Republican nominee Robin Ficker in the fall.

In the County Council, the general election race for four at-large seats will be amongst: Democrats: Councilman Hans Riemer Will Jawando Evan Glass Gabe Albornoz Republicans: Robert Dyer, Shelly Skolnick , Penny Musser , and Chris P. Fiotes Jr

District 1: Andrew Friedson (D) vs. Richard Banach (R) District 2 Councilman Craig L. Rice (D) and Ed Amatetti (R) District 3 Councilman Sidney A. Katz (D) unopposed District 4 Councilwoman Nancy Navarro (D) unopposed District 5 Councilman Tom Hucker (D) unopposed

Democrats are favorites to sweep each office.

Prince George’s County Top prosecutor Angela Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary for Prince George’s County Executive and is overwhelming favorite to defeat Republican nominee Jerry J. Mathis.

In the general, the following three candidates will compete for two County Council At-Large seats: Felicia Folarin (R), Juanita Culbreath-Miller (D) and Councilman Mel Franklin (D)

In the District seats, the following Democratic nominees face no Republican opposition. District 1 Former Councilman Tom Dernoga District 2 Councilwoman Deni Taveras District 3 Councilwoman Dannielle Glaros District 4 Councilman Todd M. Turner District 5 former state Delegate District 6 Councilman Derrick Leon Davis District 8 Monique Anderson-Walker

The following Democratic primaries are still too close to call. No Republicans filed in each. District 7 Rodney Colvin Streeter vs Krystal Oriadha District 9 Sydney Harrison vs Tamara Davis Brown

Baltimore County

In the County Executive race, former Delegate and current Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, Jr defeated Delegate Pat McDonough for the Republican nomination. The Democratic nominee is still too close to call with former Delegate John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. leading State Senator Jim Brochin and Councilwoman Vicki Almond (D),

The following County Council nominees will square off in the fall: District 1 Pete Melcavage, II (R) vs Councilman Tom Quirk (D) District 2 Michael Lee (R) vs Izzy Patoka (D) District 3 Councilman Wade Kach (R) and Colleen Marie Ebacher (D) District 4 Julian E. Jones, Jr. (D) will run unopposed District 5 Councilman David Marks (R) and Alex Foley (D) District 6 Ryan Nawrocki (R) and Councilwoman Cathy Bevins (D) District 7 Councilman Todd Crandell (R) and Brian Weir (D).