Dear Friend,
What a week and what a Primary Season it’s been! We’re still awaiting final results in several races and jurisdictions but a number of outcomes are clear, especially for many of our 2022 Slate Candidates.
But first, let’s highlight the statewide results. Democrats chose Wes Moore and Aruna Kelly for Governor and Lieutenant Governor; Anthony Brown for Attorney General; and Brooke Lierman for Comptroller. All of these candidates and their campaigns garnered support across the state, made hundreds of speeches and appearances in which they talked about equity, justice, and building a better Maryland. Moore and Brown are both Army veterans, Kelly and Lierman are both experienced lawmakers and proven progressive champions. Congratulations to all of them!
And congratulations to the Progressive Maryland Slate (launched last November) for their incredible campaign efforts over the past year. They have inspired us and galvanized tens of thousands of progressive voters from Frederick to Charles County and from Baltimore to Salisbury. Here are some major highlights:
- In Montgomery County, Natali Fani Gonzalez won the District 6 seat on the County Council and it appears almost certain that Laurie-Anne Sayles has enough votes to win one of the four At-Large seats.
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In Prince George’s County, Krystal Oriadha prevailed in the County Council race for District 7. Wala Blegay is leading in the contest for County Council District 6 and Ed Burroughs was re-elected to the Council representing District 8.
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Jamila Woods will likely win a seat in the House of Delegates for District 26 and Michele Gregory won in the Democratic Primary for State Senate for District 38.
- Del. Sheilah Ruth is the top vote-getter in District 44 B and Tiffany Jones won a seat on the Democratic State Central Committee for District 45 in Baltimore.
We’re excited about what these leaders can do during the fall election campaigns and once they’re in office. And we’re proud of the rest of the Slate candidates who didn’t prevail but who gave it their all. We look forward to continuing to work with them to advance our vision and values. Hats off to them: Ruben Amaya, Carlos Childs, Logan Endow, Januari McKay, and William “Billy” Reid.
We’re in awe of our amazing and dedicated volunteers! In the past 60 days alone, these leaders and supporters door knocked, called, and texted almost 188,000 voters! They helped us run an effective, targeted get out the vote campaign during Early Voting and in the final push leading up to and on Election Day. We could not have succeeded without them. Campaigns are a lot of work and these folks helped shoulder the load. We enjoyed every minute of teaming up with them.
As you can see, there is much to celebrate about the results of our work and the outcome of the Democratic Primary. Thank you for all of your interest in Maryland politics! If you are not yet a member of Progressive Maryland, please consider joining the organization so you can support our organizing efforts and victories.
Stay safe during this terrible heat wave and through another spike in COVID cases.
In Solidarity,
The PM Team
