Corey Stottlemyer, the former political director of the Maryland Republican Party, confirmed his interest in replacing John Flynn as executive director of the state party, during an interview today with PolitickerMD.com.

“I did submit my resume and letter of interest,” Stottlemyer said. “I have a passion and interest in serving. I want to help Maryland become a two-party state.”

Stottlemyer served as the party’s political director from January-June 2007, leaving to take a job as a political consultant in Clear Spring.

Previously, he served as regional political director for Gov. Bob Ehrlich's (R) unsuccessful 2006 re-election bid, and as campaign manager for Del. LeRoy E. Myers, Jr. (R-Clear Spring) in his successful 2002 campaign.

Today, state Republican Party Chairman Jim Pelura will interview a series of 14 candidates vying to fill the position.

Stottlemyer said the next executive director should work to help Republicans “retain our two congressional seats and work with Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign.”

“We also need to build our infrastructure for the 2010 state campaigns,” Stottlemyer said.

When asked why he would be the best person to fill the position, Stottlemyer said, “Politics is all about relationships. I’ve been involved in politics for a number of years.”

Yesterday, Pelura told PolitickerMD.com that he would look to name a replacement by early next week.