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Maryland: Maryland's Fourth Congressional District

Mon, 05/26/2008 - 09:25

Edwards commends passage of G.I. Bill

By Kevin Agnese

Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington), the Democratic nominee in Maryland's Fourth Congressional District, issued a statement expressing her support for the 2008 G.I. Bill, which passed in the Senate on Thursday.

The legislation, which President Bush has vowed to veto, will increase educational benefits for members of the Armed Forces, and will include a full-ride to in-state public colleges and universities along with the elimination of a $1,200 fee service members pay to qualify for the G.I. bill.

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Fri, 04/18/2008 - 12:31

Edwards commends O'Malley on special election announcement

By Kevin Agnese

Fourth Congressional District candidate Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) issued a statement commending Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) after he issued a proclamation declaring June 17 as the date of the special general election to fill the impending vacancy caused by the June resignation of Rep. Al Wynn (D-Mitchellville).

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Thu, 04/17/2008 - 14:31

O’Malley sets June 17 as date for special election in 4th Congressional District

By Kevin Agnese

Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) will issue a proclamation tomorrow declaring June 17 as the date of the special general election to fill the impending vacant seat in Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District.

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Wed, 04/09/2008 - 12:31

No set date for special election for Wynn’s seat

By Kevin Agnese

Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) has yet to determine when a special general election in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District will be held, according to his communications director, Rick Abbruzzese.

“He still has to make that announcement,” Abbruzzese told PolitickerMD.com, saying the governor would “continue to talk to local jurisdictions” before making a final decision.

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Fri, 04/04/2008 - 15:39

Negotiations on 4th District special election continue

By Kevin Agnese

ANNAPOLIS -- Alexandra Hughes, a spokeswoman for House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Annapolis), said the speaker did not have a position on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to hold a special general election in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, while bypassing a special primary election.

“In the last days of the session, until we see a bill—I don’t think he’s given much thought to it,” Hughes said.

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Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:57

Leggett and Hoyer express confidence in 4th District special election proposal

By Kevin Agnese

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville) both expressed support today for Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to bypass a special primary election and hold a special general election in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

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Tue, 04/01/2008 - 11:10

Glendening would hold a special election for Wynn’s seat

By Kevin Agnese

Former Gov. Parris Glendening would hold a special election to fill Maryland’s 4th Congressional District seat if he were in office today, he told PolitickerMD.com.

“It’s not an easy yes or no question,” Glendening, who served as governor from 1995-2003, said. “I don’t envy Governor (Martin) O’Malley on this.”

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Fri, 03/28/2008 - 14:21

O’Donnell suggests presidential race may sway O’Malley against special election

By Kevin Agnese

House Minority Leader Anthony J. O’Donnell (R-Lusby) said this afternoon that Gov. Martin O’Malley might be thinking twice about calling a special election in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District because of the possible implications for the Democratic Party’s presidential contest.

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Fri, 03/28/2008 - 10:48

Brinkley says special election for Wynn's seat necessary, even if costly

By Kevin Agnese

Senate Minority Leader David Brinkley (R-New Market) told PolitickerMD.com today that a special election in Maryland’s Fourth Congressional District was necessary to ensure that residents have “congressional representation until January 3.”

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Thu, 03/27/2008 - 16:07

Information on Special Congressional Election

By Kevin Agnese

Seven months will remain on Rep. Al Wynn’s (D-Mitchellville) term when he resigns from Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in June. According to the Maryland State Code, Election Law, subsection 8-710- Congressional vacancy - Governor's proclamation, Gov.

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