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Maryland: Al Carr

Tue, 12/18/2007 - 14:37

O'Malley appoints Carr to replace Lawton

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

Governor Martin O’Malley has chosen Kensington Councilman Al Carr to serve the remainder of Delegate Jane Lawton’s term.

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Wed, 12/12/2007 - 21:43

Can candidates handle the truth?

By Kevin Agnese

Vacancy Replacement Process Opens Up

All eyes were on Marie Wallace.

The assistant secretary of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee, a hushed crowd packed inside their Kensington headquarters to listen as she read aloud the names of each committee member, followed by his or her vote.

Last night, Montgomery’s Democratic leadership overwhelmingly recommended Al Carr to replace the late Del. Jane Lawton in District 18, the fourth time they have voted to fill a vacant legislative seat this term.

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Wed, 12/12/2007 - 06:32

Carr easily wins vote to replace Lawton

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=319|title=Al Carr|desc=Elated to be the MCDCC's pick for District 18 delegate.|link=none|align=right|width=210|height=172]Kensington Councilman Al Carr has been recommended by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee to fill the open District 18 Delegate seat vacated by the death of the late Del. Jane Lawton.

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Tue, 12/11/2007 - 21:12

Carr wins

By editor

The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee has picked Kensington Councilman Al Carr to fill the District 18 Delegate seat left vacant by the death of Del. Jane Lawton. Carr defeated former congressional aide Rick Kessler by a 14-6 vote, with community activist Roz Pelles finishing third with just two votes.

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Tue, 12/11/2007 - 14:27

Carr and Pelles Emerge as Favorites in District 18

By Kevin Agnese

Councilman Al Carr from Kensington and community activist Rosalyn "Roz" Pelles of Silver Spring have emerged as the leading contenders to fill the vacant District 18 Delegate seat, according to a source familiar with the race. The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will recommend a candidate to fill the position this evening at party headquarters.

The event, which is open to the public, begins at 7:30 PM, at 3720 Farragut Avenue in Kensington.

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Mon, 12/10/2007 - 09:26

Democrats seeking Lawton seat answer questions

By Kevin Agnese

Beyer Withdraws

The race to fill the District 18 Delegate seat left vacant on November 29 by the death of Del. Jane Lawton, continued Sunday night, as six candidates participated in a town-hall style forum before a large crowd at the Leland Center in Chevy Chase. And in an unexpected move, Dana Beyer withdrew from the race during her closing remarks.

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Sun, 12/09/2007 - 14:46

Ramirez drops out, endorses Carr

By editor

[img_assist|nid=279|title=Al Carr|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=100|height=136]Oscar Ramirez, congressional staffer to Rep. Al Green (D-TX) and early candidate for the vacant District 18 delegate seat, has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy and endorsing Kensington Councilman Alfred Carr.

Ramirez is phoning members of the Montgomey County Democratic Central Committee, who are picking a replacement for the late Del. Jane Lawton on Tuesday evening, to inform them of his decision.

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Wed, 12/05/2007 - 16:15

Beyer and English join District 18 field

By editor

[img_assist|nid=242|title=Dana Beyer, M.D.|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=95|height=119]The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee has confirmed that Dana Beyer, M. D, of Chevy Chase and George T. English, Jr. of Silver Spring have joined the race for the vacant District 18 seat in the House of Delegates.

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Tue, 12/04/2007 - 13:20

Ramirez, Carr announce in District 18

By editor

More Candidates Expected

Oscar Ramirez and Alfred Carr have announced that they are running for the District 18 Delegate seat of the late Jane Lawton, according to Milt Minneman Communications Director of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee.

"Several other Democrats are considering running, but have not announced their intention yet," Minneman said.

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