Oct. 6:GOP attorney general candidate Rolle goes negative Superficially, Scott L. Rolle and Douglas F. Gansler offer similar candidacies for Maryland attorney general. Both have tough-on-crime platforms leavened with Chesapeake Bay protection.
Sept. 15:Gansler tops Simms in Democratic primary for attorney general A big marquee Democratic contest in Tuesday’s primary election was the two-man attorney general chase that saw Montgomery County State’s Attorney Douglas F. Gansler coast to victory over former Baltimore city prosecutor Stuart O. Simms, 55 to 43 percent.
Sept. 6:Democrats worry about black backlash Maryland Democratic leaders are beginning to worry about a general election backlash from African-American voters if Kweisi Mfume and Stuart O. Simms are both defeated in the Sept. 12 primary.
Aug. 30:Early voting is struck down; attorney general candidate out Southern Maryland elections officials are dealing with the aftermath of two decisions from the state’s top court late last week that drastically alter preparations for the Sept. 12 primary election.
Aug. 23:AG candidate Simms lacks money but racks up endorsements Attorney general hopeful Stuart O. Simms may be running a distant third in the battle for campaign dollars, but he’s scoring big points in the pursuit of endorsements.
Aug. 11:Dems stake out ground in AG race Douglas F. Gansler wants to be the Chesapeake Bay’s lawyer. Thomas E. Perez emphasizes the environment, too, as well as health care. Stuart O. Simms talks of his ability to collaborate with other elements of law enforcement.
July 14:Perez makes political foray into St. Mary’s Two months before Democrats select their nominee for attorney general, Montgomery County Councilman Thomas E. Perez made a foray into St. Mary’s County on Sunday with hopes of raising his profile and distinguishing himself from his two primary challengers.
June 30:Simms enters crowded race for state attorney general
BALTIMORE — One week removed from a discarded effort to become the state’s next lieutenant governor, former Baltimore city prosecutor Stuart O. Simms formally launched his bid for attorney general Thursday in front of the courthouse where he once tried cases.
June 2:AG candidate touts environmental record As the crow flies, Douglas F. Gansler’s Rockville office is about 40 miles from the Chesapeake Bay. If the Montgomery County state’s attorney becomes Maryland’s attorney general — with an office 12 miles from the bay — he plans to give the office a waterfront focus directing his lawyers to protect the waterway from polluters.
May 24:Perez announces his candidacy for Maryland AG Montgomery County Councilman Thomas E. Perez announced his candidacy for Maryland Attorney General on Tuesday, vowing to be an aggressive consumer advocate while promising leadership in the fight for civil rights, affordable health care and environmental protection.
May 17:Gansler launches AG bid Montgomery County State’s Attorney Douglas F. Gansler launched his long-anticipated bid for attorney general this week with a statewide tour that included a Tuesday morning swing through Southern Maryland.
May 10:Curran steps down J. Joseph Curran Jr., the state’s longest-serving attorney general, said Monday that he would not run for re-election this fall, marking the end of his public service career that has spanned nearly five decades.
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