Maryland: Chris Cavey

From Red Maryland
Jim Pelura has resigned as Maryland State GOP Chairman. A copy of the Press Release is below.

Annapolis, MD - Dr. James Pelura, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party, has submitted his resignation effective November 14, 2009. In accordance with the Maryland Republican Party Bylaws, First Vice Chairman Chris Cavey will facilitate the transition [...]

From Red Maryland
Today, MDGOP Chairman Jim Pelura fired executive director, Justin Ready.
Chairman James Pelura III asked for Executive Director Justin Ready’s resignation Monday morning. Events coordinator April Rose tendered her resignation, according to Chris Cavey, the party’s first vice chairman.
The actions follow a series of events that have shook the [...]

Maryland Republican Party Chair Jim Pelura may find himself under fire this weekend at the state party's bi-annual convention.

There have been rumors that state Sens. Alex Mooney and Andy Harris are looking to oust Pelura, after Harris lost a hard-fought race for the 1st Congressional District seat against Democrat Frank Kratovil by a few thousand votes. The district was considered a Republican stronghold by most. Former Gov.

There is little doubt the 1st Congressional District race has become very close, but Republicans are saying their candidate has the edge, while Democrats see it as a dead heat.

The race between Democrat Frank Kratovil and Republican Andy Harris is "incredibly close," Andrew Langer, the president of the Institute for Liberty, told PolitickerMD.com.

Langer, who also serves as Maryland for McCain's Eastern Shore coordinator, said Harris is ahead by about 3 points, but said that lead was closer to 12 points after the February primaries.