POLITICS 2013-14
Campaign 2014– which is already underway– will bring some important political decisions to Cecil County and Maryland. The state will elect a new Governor and hotly contested races are also expected for Attorney General and Comptroller. Cecil County will elect a new Sheriff and decide three County Council seats. Redistricting brings some new faces, and candidates, for state Delegate and Senate seats. This page will compile links to Cecil Times coverage of Campaign 2014.
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New Cecil County Sheriff, County Council Members Sworn Into Office
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/12/new-cecil-county-sheriff-county-council-members-sworn-into-office-new-era-of-charter-govt-begins/
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Cecil County Election: GOP Tsunami Drowns Veteran Dems; Rudolph, Nickle Succumb to Newcomer Republican Tide
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/11/cecil-county-election-gop-tsunami-drowns-veteran-dems-rudolph-nickle-succumb-to-newcomer-republican-tide/
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Cecil County Charter Amendments: Voters OK Four Ballot Questions
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/11/cecil-county-charter-amendments-voters-ok-four-ballot-questions/
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Cecil County Council: Bowlsbey, Schneckenburger, Patchell Win Council Seats in GOP Sweep
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/11/cecil-county-council-bowlsbey-schneckenburger-patchell-win-council-seats-in-gop-sweep/
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Cecil County Sheriff: Scott Adams Overpowers Blackburn in Sheriff’s Election
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/11/cecil-county-sheriff-scott-adams-overpowers-blackburn-in-sheriffs-election/
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Cecil County Goes to the Polls: Strong Turnout Reported as Voters Decide Local, State Officials and Charter Questions
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/11/cecil-county-goes-to-the-polls-strong-turnout-reported-cecil-voters-decide-local-state-officials-and-charter-questions/
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COMMENTARY: Cecil County Charter Amendments on Election Ballot; NO on Questions A and D, YES on Questions B and C
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/10/commentary-cecil-county-charter-amendments-on-election-ballot-no-on-questions-a-and-d-yes-on-questions-b-and-c/
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Cecil County Exec Tari Moore (R) ‘Shocked’ and ‘Appalled’ at Local Uproar Over her Endorsement of Democrat in Howard County Exec Race; Won’t Take Press Questions
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/10/cecil-county-exec-moore-shocked-at-dissent-on-her-endorsement-of-dem-in-howard-co-exec-election-claims-economic-benefits-for-cecil-from-distant-ally/
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Cecil County Exec Tari Moore Breaks GOP Ranks to Endorse Democrat in Howard County Exec Race; Local Republicans, Conservatives in Uproar
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/10/cecil-county-exec-tari-moore-breaks-gop-ranks-to-support-democrat-in-howard-county-exec-race-republicans-conservative-uproar/
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Cecil County Council Candidates Face-Off: Patchell Flubs Budget; Drugs, Jobs Seen by Most as Key Issues
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/10/cecil-county-council-candidates-face-off-patchell-flubs-budget-drugs-jobs-seen-by-most-as-key-issues/
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State Senate, House Rivals Tell Cecil County Voters Views on Issues; Ghrist Attacks Rival in Dist. 36 Race
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/10/state-senate-house-rivals-tell-cecil-county-voters-views-on-issues-ghrist-attacks-rival-in-dist-36-race/
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Cecil County Election: Sheriff Rivals by the Numbers; Register of Wills Candidates Discuss Experience, Christianity
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/10/cecil-county-candidates-sheriff-rivals-by-the-numbers-register-of-wills-foes-debate-history-experience/
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Cecil County Dist. 2 Race: Bowlsbey Boots Campaign $; Ulrich Steps up Fundraising
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/09/cecil-county-council-dist-2-race-bowlsbey-boots-campaign-ulrich-steps-up-fundraising/
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CECIL (POLITICS) CHATTER: Tilghman TV Ads; PAC Still Keeps Secret Source of $ Used to Attack Judge
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/08/cecil-politics-chatter-tilghman-tv-ads-pac-still-hides-used-to-attack-judge/
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Tawes Political Crab-and-Gab Fest Brings Candidates to Shore; Cecil County’s Political Infamy Draws Punditry
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/07/tawes-political-crab-gap-fest-brings-candidates-to-shore-cecil-countys-infamy-draws-punditry/
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Updated Vote Counts Confirm Primary Election Results; Del. Smigiel Blames Rep. Harris for His Loss
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/07/updated-vote-counts-confirm-primary-election-results-smigiel-blames-harris-for-his-delegate-seat-loss/
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Judge Orders Rozanski to Stay Away from Man He Admits he Bit on Nose in Election Day Polling Place Attack
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/judge-orders-rozanski-to-stay-away-from-mccanick-rozanski-admits-i-bit-him-in-election-day-nose-attack/
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Absentee Ballot Counts Confirm Del. Smigiel Still Lagging, Loser of Dist. 36 Seat in Annapolis
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/absentee-ballot-counts-confirm-del-smigiel-still-laggin-loser-of-dist-36-seat-in-annpolis/
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Cecil County Election: Adams Wins GOP Primary for Sheriff; Sutton Strikes Out in Third Bid for Office
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/cecil-county-election-adams-wins-gop-primary-for-sheriff-sutton-strikes-out-in-third-bid-for-office/
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State Senate Elections: Hershey Defeats Sossi in Dist. 36 GOP Primary Grudge-match; Norman Carries Dist. 35 Primary
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/state-senate-hershey-defeats-sossi-in-dist-36-gop-primary-grudge-re-match-norman-carries-dist-35/
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Cecil County Elections: Rollins Wins State’s Attorney Race; Judge Sexton Wins Bipartisan Support for Circuit Court
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/cecil-county-elections-rollins-wins-states-attorney-race-judge-sexton-wins-bipartisan-support-for-circuit-court/
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GOP Central Committee: ‘Liberty’ Faction Gets 2 Seats; ‘United’ Slate Wins Majority Control
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/gop-central-committee-liberty-faction-gets-2-seats-united-slate-wins-majority/-
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Dist. 36 Delegates: GOP Voters Oust Del. Smigiel; Caroline County’s Ghrist Plays 4-County Jumpshot to Topple Cecil County Incumbent
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Cecil County Council Election: Broomell, Dunn Ousted; Bowlsbey, Patchell, Schneckenburger Win GOP Primary
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/cecil-county-council-election-broomell-dunn-ousted-bowlsbey-patchell-schneckenburger-win-gop-primary/
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Cecil County Election: Council Member Broomell’s Ally, Rozanski, Allegedly Bites Nose of Political Foe in Election Day Fracas
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/cecil-county-election-biting-political-comments-county-councilor-broomells-ally-rozansky-allegedly-bites-nose-of-political-foe-mccannick-in-election-day-fracas/
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State Delegate Dist. 36 Race: 3 Hoops, 4 Basketballs and the Caroline County Jumpshot
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/state-delegate-dist-36-race-three-hoops-four-basketballs-and-a-caroline-county-jumpshot/
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CECIL COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY ROLLINS HIRED SON FOR JOB SAME DAY DAD SWORN IN; GOP PRIMARY FOE QUESTIONS NEPOTISM
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/cecil-county-states-attorney-hired-son-for-job-same-day-dad-sworn-in-primary-campaign-challenger-questions-nepotism/
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CECIL COUNTY CHATTER: Elections Board Polling Place Snafu; Cecil Business Leaders Boost PAC $
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/cecil-county-chatter-election-board-polling-place-snafu-cecil-business-pac-boosts/
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Dan Bongino Backs ‘Liberty’ Candidate for Cecil County Council, Upsetting His Past Supporters; ‘Slates’ Heat up GOP Committee Contest
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/dan-bongino-backs-liberty-candidate-for-cecil-county-council-as-past-backers-protest-slates-heat-up-county-gop-committee-contest/
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Deadline Tonight to Register, Change Political Party Affiliation for June Primary; Unaffiliated Voters Will Have No Say in Some Races
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/06/3851/
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Cecil County Sheriff Campaign: Adams Tops New Fundraising Report, Sutton Has Unpaid Bills; Slater Has One Key Donor
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/05/cecil-county-sheriff-campaign-adams-tops-new-fundraising-report-sutton-has-unpaid-bills-slater-relies-on-one-chief-donor/
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Cecil County Budget: Council Adopts Most of County Exec’s New Budget Proposal– while Some Political Candidates Make Hay
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/05/cecil-county-budget-county-council-adopts-execs-budget-with-few-changes-property-tax-freeze-as-some-political-candidates-make-hay/
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Cecil County Campaigns: Patchell, Schneckenburger Raise Quick $ for Council Races; Willick Gives $ to ‘Consultant'; Dunn Replaces Campaign Treasurer Facing State Prosecutor Probe
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/04/cecil-county-campaign-patchell-schneckenburger-raise-quick-for-council-races-willick-gives-to-consultant-patterson-dunn-replaces-campaign-aide-facing-state-prosecutor-probe/
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Cecil County Sheriff Election: ‘Team’ Focus in GOP Primary; Chris Sutton Pushes ‘Top Tier Targets’ in War on Drugs
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/04/cecil-county-sheriff-election-team-focus-in-gop-primary-chris-sutton-pushes-top-tier-targets-in-war-on-drugs/
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Cecil County Sheriff Election: ‘Team’ Focus in GOP Primary– Scott Adams Promotes “Partnerships” to Solve Drug Crisis
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/04/cecil-county-sheriff-election-team-focus-in-gop-primary-scott-adams-promotes-partnerships-to-solve-drug-crisis/
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Cecil County Council GOP Candidates: Anti-government ‘Campaign for Liberty” Faction V. Problem-solvers, Economic Development Backers
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/03/cecil-county-council-gop-candidates-anti-government-campaign-for-liberty-faction-vs-problem-solvers-economic-development-backers/
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Cecil County Politics: Battles Brew in Council, State’s Attorney and Delegate Races as Candidates file for 2014 Elections
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/02/cecil-county-politics-battles-brew-in-council-states-attorney-and-delegate-races-as-candidates-file-for-2014-elections/
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Political Paranoia on Shocking Display at Cecil County Council As Diana Broomell Loses Control, Tells Other Council Member to ‘Shut Up’
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/02/political-paranoia-on-shocking-display-at-cecil-county-council-broomell-loses-control/
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“Good Mike” Dawson Withdraws from Cecil County Council Race to Unify GOP Opposition to Diana Broomell
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/02/good-mike-dawson-withdraws-from-cecil-county-council-race-to-unify-opposition-to-broomell-may-seek-other-office/
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Wayne Tome, Port Deposit Mayor and former Cecil County Commissioner, Files for County Council in Dist. 4: Broomell Seat
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/02/wayne-tome-port-mayor-and-former-county-commissioner-files-for-cecil-county-council-seat/
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Upper Shore Senate Race: Sossi, Hershey File in Dist. 36 GOP Primary; Local $ Support for Sossi, PACs Line Up for Hershey– Who Takes Out Issue Insurance Against Smigiel?
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/01/upper-shore-senate-sossi-hershey-file-in-dist-36-gop-race-as-shows-local-support-for-sossi-hershey-fueled-by-loans-and-pacs-and-issue-aimded-at-smigiel/
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Santa Pipkin Fills Smigiel Political Stocking with $6K, but Coal for Hershey, Jacobs, Arentz in 36th Dist.
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/01/santa-pipkin-fills-smigiel-political-stocking-with-6k-coal-for-jacobs-hershey-arentz-in-36th-district/
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Dan Schneckenburger Files for Cecil County Council in Dist. 3; Past Foe of ‘3 Amigos’ Seeks Seat Held by Amigo Dunn
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/01/schneckenburger-files-for-cecil-county-council-in-dist-3-past-foe-of-3-amigos-pledges-gop-loyalty-job-creation-in-14-campaign/
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Campaign 2014 Takes to the Towns in Cecil County Council Race
http://ceciltimes.com/2014/01/campaign-2014-takes-to-the-towns-in-cecil-county-council-race/
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Cecil (Political) Chatter: Secret PAC $ Probed by State; Moore Returns to GOP Fold as Smigiel Fumes over Bid to Collect $40K in Legal Bills; Incumbents File Early for 2014
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/12/cecil-county-politics-chatter-secret-pac-pursued-by-state-moore-returns-to-gop-fold-early-filers-in-county-contests/
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Cecil County Politics: Patchell, YMCA Chief, Files For Broomell’s County Council Seat; “MAD Mike” Dawson Withdraws from Senate Contest
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/11/cecil-county-politics-patchell-ymca-chief-files-for-county-council-against-broomell-mad-mike-dawson-withdraws-from-senate-35-race/
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Upper Shore Politics: Arentz Gets Gov.’s Nod for Dist. 36 Delegate Seat; Smigiel Keeping Delegate Seat Option Open for 2014?
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/11/upper-shore-politics-arents-gets-gov-nod-for-vacant-delegate-seat-keeping-smigiel-delegate-option-open-for-2014/
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Cecil County Seeks Sanctions, $40K for Legal Costs, from Del. Smigiel over Political Party Affiliation Case Against County Exec
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/11/cecil-county-seeks-sanctions-40k-from-del-smigiel-for-costs-to-fight-his-losing-lawsuit-against-county-exec-over-political-party-shift/
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Steve Arentz, Queen Anne’s County Commissioner, Wins Majority GOP Panel Support for Dist. 36 Delegate Seat; Campaign $ Issues Resolved
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/10/steve-arentz-queen-annes-county-commissioner-wins-majority-gop-panel-support-for-vacant-dist-36-delegate-past-campaign-issues-resolved/
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Cecil County Exec Moore’s Shift from GOP to “Unafiliated,” Appointment of Bowlsbey to Council Upheld as Judge Dismisses Smigiel Lawsuit
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/10/cecil-county-execs-unaffiliated-party-move-appointment-of-bowlsbey-to-council-upheld-by-judge-smigiel-suit-dismissed/
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Cecil County Sheriff Janney Proposes Salary Boost for Next Sheriff; Janney Retiring, Candidates Line Up to Run for Post
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/10/cecil-coungty-sheriffs-salary-boost-proposed-countys-top-cop-pay-3rd-lowest-in-state-despite-rising-crime-jail-duties/
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Vacant Dist. 36 Delegate Seat Up for Grabs, Caroline County Candidate Falls Victim to Map Murk
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/10/open-dist-36-state-delegate-seat-up-for-grabs-as-caroline-county-candidate-falls-victim-to-map-murk/
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Cecil County Councilor Joyce Bowlsbey Announces 2014 Run for 2nd District Seat; County Exec Had Appointed Her to Seat
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/09/cecil-county-councilor-joyce-bowlsbey-announces-election-run-for-district-2-seat-in-2014-appointee-to-face-voters/
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Steve Hershey Appointed to Dist. 36 Senate Seat, Gov. Rejects Smigiel for Vacant Slot; Caroline County Commissioner Draws Support for Delegate Seat
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/09/steve-hershey-named-to-state-senate-in-dist-36-as-governor-rejects-cecil-county-del-smigiel-caroline-commissioner-seen-as-top-prospect-for-delegate-seat/
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Campaign 2014: Del. Wayne Norman Files for New Dist. 35 Senate Seat; Teresa Reilly, Andrew Cassilly File for New 35B Delegate Slot
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/09/campaign-2014-wayne-norman-files-in-redrawn-dist-35-senate-reilly-cassilly-file-for-35b-house-in-cecil-county-harford/
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Two GOP County Panels File Del. Hershey’s Name for Senate Seat, Ending Local Process; Gov. To Break Tie Between Hershey, Smigiel
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/two-gop-panels-file-hersheys-name-for-senate-36th-seat-to-end-local-process-with-gov-to-choose-hershey-or-smigiel/
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BULLETIN: Queen Anne’s County GOP Panel Re-Votes for Del. Smigiel in Dist. 36 Senate Contest; Tie with Del. Hershey in Four-County Race
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/bulletin-queen-annes-county-gop-panel-backs-del-smigiel-for-dist-36-senate-seat-tied-with-del-hershey-in-four-county-vote/
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Upper Shore Senate Race: Hershey Woos Locals, Smigiel in Attack Mode in Contest for Dist. 36 Seat
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/cecil-county-upper-shore-senate-hershey-woos-locals-smigiel-in-attack-mode-for-dist-36-seat/
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BULLETIN: Del. Hershey Wins Caroline, Kent County GOP Panels Nod for Dist. 36 Senate Seat; Leads Smigiel
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/bulletin-caroline-county-endorses-del-hershey-for-dist-36-seat-hershey-likely-to-prevail-over-del-smigiel/
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BULLETIN: Audrey Scott Pulls Out of Dist. 36 Senate Contest; Smigiel, Hershey Head to Head
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/bulletin-audrey-scott-withdraws-from-dist-36-senate-race-smigiel-hershey-head-to-head/
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Dist. 36 Senate Seat Selection Process Presses On; Smigiel Allies Blast Scott
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/upper-shore-senate-seat-selection-process-presses-on-smigiel-allies-blast-scott/
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BULLETIN: Audrey Scott, ex-GOP State Chair, Wins Key Support in Race to Fill Pipkin Senate Seat
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/08/bulletin-audrey-scott-ex-state-gop-chair-wins-key-support-in-race-to-fill-pipkin-senate-seat/
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Candidates Vie for Pipkin Senate Seat Appointment; Queen Anne’s County Dominates List with 10 of 14 Contenders
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EJ Pipkin to Resign State Senate Seat; Smigiel, Sossi to Contend for Appointment to Fill 36th District Slot
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Cecil County Councilor Diana Broomell Says She’ll Run for Re-election to Council in 2014
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“MAD Mike” Dawson Files for New Cecil/Harford State Senate Seat; Perpetual Candidate Opens Campaign with Slam on Cecil County Councilor
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/07/mad-mike-dawson-files-for-state-senate-perpetual-candidate-seeks-new-cecil-harford-seat-with-slam-on-cecil-councilor/
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Evelyn Potter, Cecil County Elections Director, Retires: Beacon of Light, Calm, Fairness in Eye of Political Storm
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/06/3219/
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Michael W. Dawson Files for Cecil County Council Seat in Dist.4– Broomell Seat– for 2014 Election
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/06/michael-w-dawson-files-for-cecil-county-council-in-dist-4-broomell-seat-in-14-election/
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Joseph Uhler, Veteran State Trooper, Files to Run Against Del. Michael Smigiel in GOP Primary in 2014
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/04/state-trooper-files-to-run-against-cecil-county-del-smigiel-in-state-dist-36-gop-primary/
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Cecil County Del. Michael Smigiel MIA on Key Votes in Annapolis: Gas Tax Boost, Licenses for Illegals, Cyber-bullying of Kids
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/04/cecil-county-del-mike-smigiel-mia-on-key-annapolis-votes-on-gas-tax-licenses-for-illegals-cyberbullying/
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Cecil County Sheriff 2014: Sutton Files Again; Adams, School Security Supervisor, Files GOP Primary Challenge
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/04/cecil-county-sherif-2014-sutton-files-again-adams-school-officer-chief-files-gop-primary-challenge/
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Cecil County Sheriff 2014: Campaign Season Begins, Trolling for Candidates; Sutton Fatigue?
http://ceciltimes.com/2013/03/cecil-county-sheriff-2014-political-campaign-season-begins-trolling-for-candidates-sutton-fatigue/
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Peter Franchot to Run Again for Comptroller in 2014, Bows out of Governor Race; Move Limits Pipkin Options
http://ceciltimes.com/2012/12/franchot-to-run-again-for-state-comptroller-in-2014-move-may-limit-pipkin-options/
