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You win elections in Montgomery County by winning 20,000 votes (out of a county of 1 million) in an At Large primary with 33 candidates, [b]nearly all from Takoma Park and Silver precincts[/b] (same voters voting for same candidates) or about 6,000 votes in a district primary where having $$$ donors is a huge advantage. [/quote]

Maybe people who live in other parts of the county should work harder at getting voters to vote.

In 2018, in the Democratic primary, of the at-large county council candidates, Hans Riemer got 54,584 votes, Will Jawando got 43,154 votes, Evan Glass got 35,600 votes, and Gabe Albornoz got 33,050 votes.[/quote]
Or the county could align their elections with Presidential Election years, in order to maximize turnout to give everyone a voice. Any idea why they don't do that? Are they not interested in maximizing Democracy?[/quote]

The Maryland constitution requires General Assembly elections to be held every 4 years, starting in 1958 (which was not a presidential year).

Similarly, the Maryland constitution requires gubernatorial elections to be held every 4 years, starting in 1974 (which was not a presidential year).

The Montgomery County charter says that the County Council and the County Executive serve four-year terms, and Montgomery County local elections have been held every four years since at least 1934 (which was not a presidential year). If you think that Montgomery County local elections should be held in presidential years, maybe you should look into whether a charter amendment would make that possible.[/quote]
First off, you’re insane. Second, they are more than capable of making it possible but they won’t because it favors them. Citing history for Maryland is kind of a joke. Maryland has traditionally been a poorly governed state with a lot of corruption. That’s why the Governor had authority over the state budget for the past 100 years until just last year. [/quote]

You asked why they don't do that. I provided an answer. In order for the gubernatorial and state legislature elections to occur in presidential-election years, the Maryland constitution needs to be amended. Contact your state legislators.[/quote]
It was a rhetorical question. [/quote]

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