The 2014 gubernatorial primary is Tuesday, which means a batch of important local races and heavily contested bids for both the Democratic and Republican governor nominations.
In case you haven’t been paying much attention (or if you have and would like to review) here’s a primary guide featuring candidate statements, voting information and ways to find results:
What Am I Voting On?
All voters in Bethesda-Chevy Chase will vote in the same statewide races (governor, comptroller and attorney general), and the Montgomery County executive race within their respective political parties. The county Board of Education race is non-partisan.
Candidate listings and official website information are here.
Locally, your choices can vary depending on which side of Wisconsin Avenue you call home.
The state’s Polling Place Locator will tell you which legislative district you’re in and where your polling place is.
Most Bethesda-Chevy Chase residents fall within state District 16 or District 18. There are three delegates and one senator from each district.
There are also races for the House of Representatives and County Council. The vast majority of the areas defined as Bethesda, Chevy Chase or North Bethesda are in Council District 1.
Who Are The Local Candidates?
For county executive, Democrats will have a choice between incumbent Isiah Leggett, former county executive Doug Duncan and Councilmember Phil Andrews. Republican Jim Shalleck is running unopposed and will be on the general ballot in November.
In an aggressive bid to recapture his old job, Duncan has tried to make the case that he’s a stronger leader than Leggett. Leggett has pointed to the job he did in carefully guiding the county through the Great Recession. Andrews’ main focus is his refusal to take political support from special interest groups.
Those are, of course, the broad strokes. For more detail, be sure to check out official websites (Leggett | Duncan | Andrews) and some of our assorted campaign coverage:
– Leggett: ‘I’m Not Prepared To Leave This Ship’
– Doug Duncan: ‘We Need Someone Who Can Solve Our Problems’
– Duncan, Leggett and Andrews Trade Barbs In Bethesda Debate
In County Council District 1, Democrats will have a choice between incumbent Roger Berliner and former at-large Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg. Berliner, surprised by Trachtenberg’s last minute entry into the race, has relied upon a broad array of supporters. Meanwhile, Trachtenberg aggressively sought to repair relations with the same labor groups that took credit for ousting her in 2010.
The two aren’t too fond of each other, at least not at the moment. For more, check out what each candidate would change about Bethesda, and what each candidate said when it came to “Why you should vote for me.”
– Trachtenberg: Why You Should Vote For Me | 3 Wishes To Improve Bethesda
– Berliner: Why You Should Vote For Me | 3 Wishes To Improve Bethesda
The County Council At-Large race also includes some interesting possibilities, with all four Democratic incumbents (George Leventhal, Marc Elrich, Hans Riemer and Nancy Floreen) running for reelection and challengers Beth Daly and Vivian Malloy. Voters can pick four candidates:
– Why You Should Vote For Me: George Leventhal | Beth Daly | Hans Riemer | Nancy Floreen
On the Republican side, there are four candidates, which means all four will make it to the general ballot in November.
In state legislative District 16 or District 18, you get three selections for House of Delegates and one for State Senate. See all our coverage of District 16 here and all our coverage of District 18 here. And again, check out our Why You Should Vote For Me series for more on each candidate straight from each candidate.
When Can I Vote?
7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
When Will I Know Who Won?
Votes cast during Early Voting will be counted on Election Day and released shortly after 8 p.m. Results from Election Day will be available beginning at 9:20 p.m. and will be updated every 30 minutes. Official reports will also be displayed as the votes are counted at the Board of Elections at 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 210 in Gaithersburg.
Here’s where you can see up-to-date results. Here’s where you can watch as the results come in, plus analysis on local races.
