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Midcounty voters turn out for various reasons

At Leisure World, early turnout is light

Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
When the polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday at Leisure World, one of the largest voting blocs in the county, there were more candidates and campaign volunteers at the District 19 voting precinct than voters. According to...

Kagan concedes District 17 Senate race to incumbent Forehand

Former state delegate says she will remain active in the community

Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
The campaign State Sen. Jennie M. Forehand (D-17) called the toughest of her career is over. Challenger Cheryl C. Kagan called Forehand sometime before 3 p.m. today to congratulate her on her win and to wish her luck in...

District 17 Senate primary goes down to the wire

Forehand, the incumbent senator, had slight lead over challenger Kagan at midnight

Published: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
With 26 precincts reporting at midnight, Sen. Jennie M. Forehand had a slight lead over challenger Cheryl C. Kagan in the Democratic primary for state senator in District 17, but the outcome was too close to call. Kagan...

Low turnout doesn't lessen campaigners' spirit

In Gaithersburg and Germantown, voters weigh in on issues

Published: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Source: Gazette.net
Voters at Neelsville Middle School in Germantown arrived "here and there in trickles," said election chief Sariah Jones. "I'm not really surprised because there was early voting and a lot of people turned out for that,"...

Primary Election Day

Published: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Source: The Town Courier
Montgomery County Public Schools students are enjoying a day off today as many local schools are being used as polling places for Primary Election Day in Maryland. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m....