Mosby took office in 2015 as the youngest top prosecutor of any major U.S. city. Baltimore Sun/TNS Candidates for Baltimore City State s Attorney: Thiru Vignarajah, Ivan Bates and Marilyn Mosby Although most precincts have reported, there are at least 20,000 mail-in. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policies | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Ad Choices. The race for states attorney has been among the most closely watched in a busy campaign season as Mosby sought a third term as Baltimores top prosecutor. As Maryland grapples with persistently high crime - 342 murders in 2017, 318 in 2016, and 342 in 2015 - the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney pits three candidates who must try to curb the city's violence while navigating a difficult relationship between police and the residents of Baltimore. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. 1-6): . He added that well-funded campaigns like Bates and Vignarajahs mitigate some of the advantages of facing an incumbent. Baltimore saw 343 murders in 2017, setting a new per-capita murder rate record in a city with a shrinking population. The same position was held by Frank Conaway Sr.s second wife, Mary Conaway. Published on: November 08, 2022 9:19 PM EST|Updated on: November 08, 2022 11:26 PM EST. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. First published on July 20, 2022 / 4:07 PM. Former prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah is in second with 30.4% of the vote. The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. She has pleaded not guilty to those federal charges. (Campaign photo). Earlier this year, federal authorities charged Mosby with perjury and falsifying information on a mortgage application. Mosby won by a wide margin four years ago, collecting just below 50% of the vote. (@Serps). Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Okay, now what are you going to do?. Shes been under attack now since three months after she was first elected, he added. Our formula has always been that those reliable, dedicated voters who care deeply about this city, that mail in their ballots, are our bread and butter, Vignarajah said among his campaign in Canton. In the case of a vacancy, judges appoint a successor. Legal Statement. Scott Shellenberger won the Baltimore County States Attorneys race according to Baltimore Co Bd of Elections. (YouTube). 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. So many people, he said, have come up to state that they trusted him with their vote. Bates was favored by 9%, and 17% were undecided. Published on: July 20, 2022 12:26 AM EDT|Updated on: July 20, 2022 1:02 AM EDT. I want you all to know that I cant just be the friend, the mother, the wife. www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2023 The Baltimore Banner. As of July 18, state elections officials reported receiving 213,019 mail-in ballots, including 21,813 from Baltimore City. He said he would rebuild law enforcement partnerships that he accused Mosby of eroding. We know that we still have 20,000 votes to count, she said, referring to the mail-in ballots remaining to be tallied later this week. States attorney candidate Ivan Bates on the last day of early voting in 2018. To be able to share that with my daughter, he said, was very special.. Bates (Democratic Party) ran for election for Baltimore State's Attorney in Maryland.Bates won in the general election on November 8, 2022. In January, a federal grand jury indicted her on charges of perjury and making false statements on loan applications. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. "Marilyn Mosby is innocent, has been innocent, and we look forward to defending her in the court of law, and presenting evidence of her innocence to a jury of her peers. Vignarajah -- who lost a bid in the same race in 2018 to Marilyn Mosby -- told 11 News he wasn't planning to run again, but he had time to change his mind in 2022. Across Baltimore, residents cast their ballots Tuesday citing crime and the dramas swirling around the race. Market data provided by Factset. The pollster did not ask what issues most concerned the voters, but the overwhelming worry for most city residents is crime and violence. Were just waiting for more returns to come in, her campaign stalwart, Devon Brown, told the television crews worried theyd miss their deadline. Court documents state that Mosby allegedly lied when citing coronavirus hardship as a reason to make withdrawals from her city retirement account and allegedly certified that she met at least one qualification for distribution under the CARES Act and "affirm[ed] under penalties for perjury the statements and acknowledgments made in this request.". (The Baltimore Sun via AP). Challenger Ivan Bates jumped ahead and held his lead through the night Tuesday in the highly anticipated race for Baltimore state's attorney. The Brew asked the Bates and Mosby campaigns to respond to the GQR poll and invited them to release their own polling data about how the race is shaping up. He expects persistent violence hurt Mosbys chances. "We came up short of victory, but we started a real conversation for change, and the voters of Baltimore County deserve that change," Leonard said. The early tally did not bode well for Mosby, who needs a significant number of mail-in ballots to make up for Election Days results. Diversity on display in Ocean County's commissioner race. In Harford and Carroll counties, states attorney candidates have sought to compare their rivals to Mosby as a way to put off voters. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Bates finished second to Mosby. (Fern Shen). Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. But I also recognize theres a lot of work, and so Im very humbled just to be in this position.. I will work twice as hard. July 21, 2022. Ivan Bates has decisive lead over Marilyn Mosby in Baltimore state's attorney race In other local results, Sam Cogen is neck-and-neck with incumbent sheriff John Anderson, and Xavier Conaway leads as Clerk of the Circuit Court Above: Marilyn Mosby, with her daughters and husband Nick Mosby, at Melba's Place. Thats already more than the ballots that are in tonight, and we think we have a big lead among those mail in ballots.. Stay up to speed on all the latest local and national political news. Defense attorney Ivan Bates had a solid lead early in the evening and held it steadily as more precinct results rolled in. Bates, 53, led the election the entire way, winning 39.8% of the vote as of Friday. 2022 midterm elections live updates: Trump teases announcement after Election Day. People including friends, work colleagues, members of the community and fraternity brothers from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. joined him. She gained national popularity when she served as the prosecutor in the Freddie Gray case in 2015. He tweeted a message to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying, in part: "With all votes counted, we have received just under 43,000 votes -- just under 50% of all votes cast. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. All Rights Reserved. Mail-in ballots (opened tomorrow) and provisionals remain. (YouTube) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email this article The states attorney is elected to four-year terms and earned an annual salary of $238,772 in fiscal year 2021, according to the citys salary database. Despite facing a number of legal . 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. THAT IS WHY, AT THIS TIME, I OFFER HIM MY FULL SUPPORT. It is difficult to predict how many ballots are likely to return in the coming days, given the changes in voting patterns that took place during the pandemic. Im a trial lawyer, and this process reminds me of a jury, Bates said. The poll, paid for by the Vignarajah camp and made available to The Brew, is the only known survey publicly released since Mosby officially joined the race. [1] Daily Record government reporter Bryan Sears contributed to this story. As of Thursday morning, more than 22,000 Democratic mail-in ballots had been returned, or just over 50% of those sent out to voters. At 11:16 p.m., with 293 out of 296 precincts reporting, Bates received 107,349 votes (98.12%), according to unofficial election results from the Maryland State Board of Elections. Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks before supporters and campaign workers at Melbas Place on primary election night in Baltimore. He has said it could take up to a decade to restore the office, long viewed among the most prestigious in Maryland, to prominence. There are at least 20,000 mail-in votes to be counted in Baltimore City's Democratic primary. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images), Biden vows to ban assault weapons 'come hell or high water', Biden slammed for laughing while discussing mom who lost two children to fentanyl: 'Shameful', Lori Lightfoot's critics sound off on Chicago mayor losing re-election: 'Crime doesnt pay', President Biden, first lady's restaurant order sparks strong reactions. In a simulated race without Bates, Mosby picked up only 2% of the vote, while Vignarajah gained 8 points, moving to the lead. Her order . Mosby has the edge as the incumbent with a familiar name to voters but her recent legal . / CBS Baltimore. >> TOTAL VOTES CAST. Bates trails at 13%, and 20% say they are undecided. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Mosby defeated Bates and Vignarajah to secure her second term in 2018. While mounting a highly public legal defense against perjury and mortgage fraud charges, she managed an office battered by prosecutor attrition and launched a late campaign against opponents who raised more money than she did. Finally, at about 11:40 p.m., Mosby came out to applause and Andra Days Rise Up. Defiant as always (the race is not over), she acknowledged that the gap with Bates was significant. Paul Gessler is a general assignment reporter at WJZ with a decade of experience reporting in Baltimore. Incumbent Scott Shellenberger won the primary, beating out challenger Robbie Leonard, according to the Baltimore County Board of Elections.As of 4:10 p.m. Friday, the Baltimore County Board of Elections reported Shellenberger had 44,962 votes and Leonard had 42,847 votes.Leonard is the first candidate to challenge the incumbent since Shellenberger took office in 2006. Im going to always be the best that I can be until every vote is counted, she said, as her daughters and husband City Council President Nick Mosby stood at her side. "My record speaks for itself," she said. Mosbys popularity has also flagged as she faced widespread criticism for her handling of violent crime in the city and her management of the states attorneys office. Ivan Bates, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, is running for Baltimore City State's Attorney in a race against incumbent Marilyn Mosby and Thiru Vignarajah. >> WE CAME UP SHORT OF VICTORY BUT WE STARTED A CONVERSATION FOR CHANGE. MORE: Down the stretch: Bates leads Mosby for Baltimore State's Attorney ahead of mail-in count. Larry Hogan, had 29% of the Black vote. A position that usually flies under the radar, the sheriffs race drew attention this year when Anderson was berated by City Council members and advocates for his offices handling of evictions and for skipping his agencys budget hearing. (Fern Shen). Above: Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If Bates wins, he will face off against Roya Hanna, a former Baltimore assistant states attorney who dropped out of the Democratic race to run as an independent in Novembers general election. Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby lost her reelection bid to defense attorney Ivan Bates in the Democratic primary after she was indicted by a grand jury on federal charges alleging that she used coronavirus hardship as a reason to take money out of her city retirement account. Mosby and Vignarajah conceded the election to Bates Saturday. McNair recently retired from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and said he voted for Vignarajah over incumbent Mosby. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File). They received about 32% and 27%, respectively. He is a graduate of Loch Raven High School, Loyola College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. Candidate Logan Endow, who received the backing of Senator Mary Washington and former City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, was trailing. Its not entirely clear what happens if Mosby wins re-election only to be convicted. DAVID: HE IS DONATING THE BALANCE OF HIS FUNDS TO THE DANIEL CARR FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT SUPPORTING THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Although most precincts have reported, there are at least 20,000 mail-in ballots to be counted in the race between incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Bates and former. Shellenberger will face Republican James Haynes in the November general election. Mail-in ballots (opened tomorrow) and provisionals remain. No matter what happens today win, lose or draw we ran a really phenomenal campaign, Bates told them. Redistricting lawsuits led to a . Tagged with: Elections ivan bates marilyn j. mosby mosby indictment Thiru Vignarajah. Gray was an Black man who died in police custody. Please read our moderation policy before leaving a comment. Updated on: July 20, 2022 / 9:07 PM As of 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Mosby fell behind Thiru Vignarajah by more than 400 votes, with mail-in ballots still being counted. Speaking to supporters at Melbas Place in Waverly shortly after 11:30 p.m., Mosby thanked her family, employees and members of the campaign. They received about 32% and 27%, respectively. Subscribers to The Daily Record can access the digital edition archive. The counting of those ballots continued into this week.Shellenberger has a 16-year track record of being a "law-and-order prosecutor" and received the endorsement of the Baltimore County police union.Leonard, a former public defender who's now in private practice, ran on a progressive platform, saying his focus would not be on low-level crimes, but rather on violent and sexual assault crimes. Elections officials wont begin counting mail-in ballots until Thursday. Only hundreds of votes separate candidates in Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary, Maryland election results: 2022 primary election, Get the WBAL-TV app; Sign up for email alerts. "It required smart strategies, common sense policing and prosecution strategies.". He unsuccessfully ran in the Democratic primary in 2018. TOMS RIVER, NJ - Ocean County, once one of the least-diverse counties in the state, is now embroiled in an election for county commissioner with three very diverse candidates vying for office. She assembled a unit to review cases of men who have been wrongfully convicted and set them free. In 2018, for example, the statewide return rate on mail-in ballots was about 70%, but in 2020, it was nearly 90% as more voters chose not to cast ballots in person due to COVID-19. Among the other citywide races, some were extremely tight as of Wednesday morning: Sam Cogen, the challenger who took on eight-term incumbent Sheriff John W. Anderson, was leading by a slim margin. Ivan Bates yesterday after casting his vote at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle in Locust Point. ON HIS FIRST DAY, HE PLANS TO ATTEND THE POLICE MIDNIGHT ROLL CALL. "We talked to the voters. They cannot be opened until Thursday. Meet State's Attorney Ivan J. Bates. A Baltimore judge has thrown out an election lawsuit against Thiru Vignarajah, clearing the way for the former deputy attorney general for Maryland to run for the city state's attorney in June. Larry Hogan. Incumbent Marilyn Mosby (D) defeated two challengers to earn the Democratic nomination for Baltimore state's attorney. Voters approve legalizing cannabis possession, preventing the citys underground conduits from being privatized and choose Esposito and Kenyatta-Bey for school board. An independent candidate, defense attorney Roya Hanna, will face the winner in Novembers general election. At the same time, Bates said, he will not be returning to the days of mass incarceration. These cookies do not store any personal information. Baltimore City Primary Elections Next municipal primary election: April 23, 2024 (for mayor, city council, & comptroller) Next municipal primary election: June 23, 2026 (for circuit court clerk, orphans' court judges, register of wills, sheriff, & state's attorney) In Northwest Baltimores 41st District, the three incumbents were leading including Delegate Dalya Attar, whose voting record on reproductive rights legislation came under scrutiny late in the race. Bates was leading Mosby by more than 4,000 votes as of midnight, with 284 of 296 precincts reporting results. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File). Reporters Jessica Calefati, Hallie Miller and Dylan Segelbaum contributed to this story. THE FORMER PUBLIC DEFENDER SAYS HE IS PLEASED HE RAN SUCH A TIGHT RACE. Bates is a former prosecutor in Baltimore who served from 1996 to 2002 before becoming a defense attorney. 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