He also thanked Mosby for her service, saying that her legacy will not be defined by her critics, but as what she achieved as states attorney. We spoke with him a little bit ago at his election night watch party and he told us hes feeling very happy and confident @wjz pic.twitter.com/X98gJyesow. The same three candidates faced off in 2018. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Mosby has spent her campaign touting her record of freeing those falsely accused and how her office is no longer prosecuting certain low-level, nonviolent offenses. Her order . 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. In 2020, she announced that her office will no longer prosecute low-level offenses such as prostitution, drug possession, public urination and traffic infractions. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Governor Visits State's Attorney's Office For Tour and Public Safety Discussion. Mosby unseated Bernstein by promising to bring down murders in Baltimore, only to see the citys homicide rate skyrocket during her tenure. Bates finished. An independent candidate, defense attorney Roya Hanna, will face the winner in Novembers general election. Shellenberger will face Republican James Haynes in the November general election. Mosby, a Democrat, directed her office to stop prosecuting offenses such as drug possession, prostitution, urinating in public, and more during the coronavirus pandemic in an attempt to stop the virus from spreading in jails and prisons. As states attorney, Bates has vowed to hold violent, repeat offenders accountable. Were just waiting for more returns to come in, her campaign stalwart, Devon Brown, told the television crews worried theyd miss their deadline. "We talked to the voters. A federal judge found no merit in her claims of a vindictive prosecution and ordered her to trial. By Phil Stilton. 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. Its not just about my daughter now, its about all the children in the city.. Our nonprofit news organization is made possible by, Select the type of alerts youd like to receive, Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, Get text messages from The Banner in urgent situations (message and data rates may apply). On Tuesday, Bates, 54, of Locust Point, was elected as the next Baltimore state's attorney. In three months, she sparked national debate by charging six Baltimore police officers in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. Baltimore City State's Attorney candidate Ivan Bates, left, and Rachael Rice watch results come in at Bates' election night event. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. At left, J. Wyndal Gordon and Warren Brown. State's Attorney General election General election for Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates won election in the general election for Baltimore State's Attorney on November 8, 2022. Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks before supporters and campaign workers at Melbas Place on primary election night in Baltimore. None were convicted. 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. But at least at this early stage, Mosby appears to have lost votes, while Vignarajah, who ran for mayor in 2020 and is a fixture on Fox45 and other news programs, has apparently gained followers. He served from 1986-1988 in the U.S. Army. THE FORMER PUBLIC DEFENDER SAYS HE IS PLEASED HE RAN SUCH A TIGHT RACE. 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. We have to hold people accountable.. Above: Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. Paul Gessler is a general assignment reporter at WJZ with a decade of experience reporting in Baltimore. Some 45% of sampled Black voters said theyd vote for Mosby, considerably less than the over 60% who voted for her in 2018. 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. Vignarajah, 45, lives in Federal Hill and served as a city, state and federal prosecutor. Bates, 53, lives in Locust Point and worked as a city prosecutor before opening the defense firm Bates and Garcia, LLC. Bates assumed office on January 2, 2023. Updated on: July 23, 2022 / 12:19 AM / CBS Baltimore BALTIMORE -- Ivan Bates, a prominent defense attorney and former city prosecutor, has been declared the winner of the Democratic. quit prosecuting minor offenses like drug possession, trespassing and prostitution, reported July 6 he abused and harassed subordinates, down 70 prosecutors compared to 2018 staffing levels, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Larry Hogan, had 29% of the Black vote. Nearly 44,000 ballots were mailed to city Democrats, and they remain to be counted this week. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Holding a stronger but still tentative lead for Clerk of the Circuit Court was 25-year-old Xavier A. Conaway, scion of a venerablepolitical family. "Crime is absolutely out of control and when I talk to the voters, and the voters they want change.". ET, July 21. The votes are expected to continue being counted through the weekend. 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. When first elected, Mosby was part of a new wave of progressive prosecutors who sought to address the systemic racial inequities in Americas criminal justice system. Im excited, Bates said. He had a long list of thank-yous, but at the top was his 6-year-old daughter whom he hopes understands when shes older the sacrifices he made during the campaign. A states attorney must be licensed to practice law. Vignarajah believes that he is in a different place than he was in previous races and that more people recognize his name. 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. 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. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. 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. pic.twitter.com/7r2t6OsTL2. No matter what happens today win, lose or draw we ran a really phenomenal campaign, Bates told them. Scott Shellenberger won the Baltimore County States Attorney's race according to Baltimore Co Bd of Elections. Attorney Chad Curlett, the first to announce his intentions to run against State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, drops out of the race Advertise with us (Opens in new window) E-Edition (Opens in new window) His uncle, Frank M. Conaway Jr., who had attracted attention with hisbizarre videos, appears poised to keep his 40th District seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. 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. The Associated Press called the race Friday evening in favor of Bates. On Tuesday, Bates, 54, of Locust Point, was elected as the next Baltimore states attorney. Defense attorney Ivan Bates has won the Democratic primary for Baltimores top prosecutor, defeating incumbent States Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who will leave the office after two terms. Bates' current term ends on January 4, 2027. Mosby allegedly requested two one-time withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000 out of her city retirement account, which resulted in deposits of $36,000 and $45,000 into her bank accounts. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Baltimore's gun violence has been a big issue this year. (@Serps). Bates was favored by 9%, and 17% were undecided. Mosby and Vignarajah did not concede and encouraged their supporters to hold out hope for the mail-in ballots. It seems like theyre trying to kick her out, Washington said. 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. Already a controversial. Email Address mail@stattorney.org. "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. Bates took 28% and Vignarajah 22.5%. STATE'S ATTORNEYS Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Constitution of 1851, Art. The position pays about $248,000 annually. So many people, he said, have come up to state that they trusted him with their vote. Voters approve legalizing cannabis possession, preventing the citys underground conduits from being privatized and choose Esposito and Kenyatta-Bey for school board. Mosbys campaign did not return a request for comment Thursday. In a race without Vignarajah, Mosby would likely beat Bates, the poll found. Updated on: July 20, 2022 / 10:10 AM Bates also represented several victims of the Gun Trace Task Force, a corrupt plainclothes unit that robbed people of cash and planted guns. Legal Statement. Daddy, thats you! They then held a pen together and filled out the bubble. (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. 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. Ivan Bates yesterday after casting his vote at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle in Locust Point. Last nights totals in the 41st District Democratic Central Committee race, with 57 of 58 precincts reporting. CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. Diversity on display in Ocean County's commissioner race. In an interview, Bates recalled how its been a long journey for him to become the next states attorney. As of Thursday evening, about 10,000 ballots had been counted. He disagreed with her decision to charge officers involved in Grays death, and believes Mosby was never able to crawl out of the shadow of that choice. Mosby is in third, with 29.8%. It's almost midnight. Fireworks in the 41st over a delegates abortion votes and a councilmans political slate (7/4/22). Though thousands of mail-in ballots remain to be counted in the Democratic primary for Baltimore states attorney, early returns Thursday favored defense attorney Ivan Bates, who also came out ahead of two-term incumbent Marilyn Mosby in Election Day and early voting. The incumbent, Marilyn J. Mosby, won . But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "It's the same candidates but a different race," he said. Elections officials wont begin counting mail-in ballots until Thursday. As the polls closed, Bates supporters shuffled into the Village Learning Place in Charles Village, entering through a small garden with a live band in the corner. Already a controversial figure, Mosby was also federally indicted in January on charges of perjury and false statements on mortgage applications. Phone Number 443-984-6000. Similarly, a conviction could open the door for bar counsel of the Attorney Grievance Commission to try and strip her of her law license. Remember Mrs. Mosby is the incumbent states attorney and is an actual champion, has won time after time after time, so well see what happens. Baltimore Sun librarian Paul McCardell contributed research to this article. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, I just thank the citizens of Baltimore, Bates told The Baltimore Sun on Friday night. Despite some stumbles during his mayoral run, including being seen in a video asking a police sergeant to turn off his body camera during a late-night traffic stop, Vignarajah has a high (68%) name recognition and a +28% favorability rating, according to the poll. Important disclaimer: Many votes are still outstanding, particularly mail-in ballots. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They cannot be opened until Thursday. Conaway stands this morning with 25.7% of the vote over 23% for Lenora Dawson, an administrator at the sheriffs office. >> TOTAL VOTES CAST. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Ivan Bates, a defense attorney, on Friday night. Tagged with: Elections ivan bates marilyn j. mosby mosby indictment Thiru Vignarajah. SHE IS NOT SUPPORTING BATES. All rights reserved. Where the counting stood after the guests began to leave Melbas Place was a bleak place for Mosby: With 96% of precincts reporting, Bates led with 19,487 votes (41%), Mosby was second with 15,389 (32%). We started out well, but still a long ways to go, he said. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Hes stated that he would repeal his predecessors policy of not prosecuting certain low-level, nonviolent offenses, including drug possession, prostitution and trespassing. Delegate Regina Boyce and attorney Elizabeth Embry, who ran on a ticket together, were the top two vote getters, with 32% and 28% of the vote, respectively. I just want the right people to get in office. according to unofficial election results from the Maryland State Board of Elections, mandatory minimum sentences of five years in prison, CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. Vignarajahs campaign faced a late challenge when allegations surfaced that he wasabusive toward subordinates at previous positions, including at the Baltimore States Attorneys Office and the Maryland Attorney Generals Office. Daily Record government reporter Bryan Sears contributed to this story. 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. We made a lot of promises and plans, he said. Candidate Xavier Conaway. Mosby says that her office has over a 90% conviction rate (a figure that does not count the large number of dismissed criminal cases). Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In Annapolis, the election produces the states first Black governor and other firsts, while in Baltimore, it rings in term limits and a rebuke to City Hall incumbents. Im truly humbled to have this opportunity. 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. She significantly bolstered resources for crime victims. Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby addresses the media outside her office on a day after her indictment on federal perjury charges. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Ill check, attorney Warren Brown told one reporter. Its the same candidate lineup as in 2018. The pollster did not ask what issues most concerned the voters, but the overwhelming worry for most city residents is crime and violence. Hes represented high-profile clients including Alicia White, one of six Baltimore Police officers whom Mosby charged in connection to the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who suffered a spinal injury in the back of a patrol wagon and later died on April 19, 2015. 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. >> LET THEM KNOW THEY WILL HAVE A PARTNER. Marvin Washington, 68, of West Baltimore, shared the excitement about the states attorneys race. Defense attorney Ivan Bates has won the Democratic primary for Baltimore's top prosecutor, defeating incumbent State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who will leave the office after two terms.. The party started at 8. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File). Mosby is also accused of lying in order to get a lower interest rate on the mortgage for her Kissimmee, Florida, vacation home by claiming it was a second home. 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. Its not going back to the days of tough on crime, its being smart on crime, Bates said. Bates earned his bachelors degree in journalism in 1992 from Howard University and received his juris doctor in 1995 from the William & Mary Law School. All three candidates in the 2018 Democratic primary are back again incumbent Mosby and challengers Ivan Bates, a local defense attorney, and Thiru Vignarajah, a former city, state and federal prosecutor. "We had murders below 200. In his second bid to become states attorney, Bates moves on to face defense attorney and former prosecutor Roya Hanna in the general election. As top prosecutor, Mosby has a legal battle of her own, aside from this primary, shes currently facing federal perjury and false mortgage application charges. Candidate for Baltimore City States Attorney Ivan Bates shares a laugh with members of his team outside the William Pace Elementary voting location on Tuesday. "Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. Bates finished second to Mosby. Though Vignarajah brought name recognition to his third bid for public office in four years twice for states attorney, once for mayor Hartley said his campaign may have been derailed when The Baltimore Sun reported July 6 he abused and harassed subordinates, most of them women. Candidate for Baltimore City States Attorney Ivan Bates shares a laugh with members of his team outside the William Pace Elementary voting location on Tuesday. States attorney candidate Ivan Bates on the last day of early voting in 2018. Larry Hogan. That's what this election is all about. Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Roya Hanna (Unaffiliated) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Baltimore State's Attorney 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.". A clip showing Vice President Kamala Harris praising former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby as doing the "right thing" has resurfaced as Mosby faces criminal charges. UPDATED: 12:30 p.m. Hes the dog that caught the car. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when elected State's Attorney for Baltimore County in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. At the same time, Bates said, he will not be returning to the days of mass incarceration. She quit prosecuting minor offenses like drug possession, trespassing and prostitution which disproportionately impacted poor Black residents. Earlier this month, States Attorney Marilyn Mosby responds to questions about her crime policies and indictment at a Roland Park Civic League meeting. meet ivan j, bates. The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. It didn't require mass incarceration or zero tolerance," he said. 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. Thats already more than the ballots that are in tonight, and we think we have a big lead among those mail in ballots.. Bates ran on a platform of addressing repeat violent offenders while avoiding criminalizing poverty. Challenger Bates leads Mosby in Baltimore City state's attorney race. (AP/Julio Cortez). Despite facing a number of legal . 100% Election Day precincts reportingIvan Bates leads Marilyn Mosby by 4,149 votes in the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney. She was promoted earlier this year to captain of the Baltimore Police Departments Performance Standards Section. Baltimore faces monumental challenges and we will all need [Bates] and his incredible team to be the best they can be, Vignarajah said in a statement Saturday. But what we do know is the race is not over, correct?". DAVI. She directed her office to stop prosecuting people for possessing marijuana, and then for nonviolent crimes such as any drug possession, prostitution and trespassing. I dont want to hear no drama about anyones life, she said, referring to Mosby. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. Brown said Bates has a lot of work to do to make good on his campaign promises. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Legal Statement. The race for state's attorney has been among the most closely watched in a busy campaign season as Mosby sought a third term as Baltimore's top prosecutor. Scott Shellenberger wins Democratic primary in Baltimore County state's attorney race, MORE. Marilyn Mosby's trial is now slated for Nov. 2 in Baltimore, with jury selection starting Oct. 31, according to an order issued Monday by U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Hopefully under the Bates administration we will have trained line prosecutors and people who are willing to come back to the realm of public service, Francis-Williams said. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Roya Hanna (Unaffiliated) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Baltimore State's Attorney A tight race in the Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary is now over. 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. All Rights Reserved. Voters [were] clearly looking for change, Hartley said in a text message. DAVID: SHELLENBERGER FACES JAMES HAYES IN THE FALL. Gray was an Black man who died in police custody. Earlier Tuesday, Bates said the 2022 race is different from the one he ran in 2018. IVAN BATES FACES NO OPPOSITION AFTER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE ROYA HANNAHS SUSPENDED HER CAMPAIGN. And one of the things I dont like to see is politicians who promise and get in office and forget the people.. or redistributed. Washington said shes passionate about young people who grow up in Baltimore and would like to see more solutions to homelessness, vacant housing, gun violence and drug abuse. Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. In many respects, Bates promised on the campaign trail to roll back some of those changes. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City 120 East Baltimore Street, 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202. Mosby is next (32%) and former prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah is in third (27%). Mail-in ballots (opened tomorrow) and provisionals remain. The City has 199 murder investigations this year. Bates' lead is now 10 points over incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, with Mosby losing ground to both Bates and former prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah. in 2006 and served as managing partner. General election for Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates won election in the general election for Baltimore State's Attorney on November 8, 2022. Clarence McNair, 65, pumped his fist in the air and cheered after voting at the Enoch Pratt Free Librarys branch in Mount Vernon his worn, marked up sample ballot in one hand and his I voted sticker in the other. Reporters Jessica Calefati, Hallie Miller and Dylan Segelbaum contributed to this story. About 95% of precincts in the city have reported, and more than 13,000 early votes have been counted, according to the state board of elections. Redistricting lawsuits led to a . "My priority in running for state's attorney is having a fair, transparent and accountable criminal justice system in the State . By: Madeleine O'Neill Cogen, a retired assistant sheriff, had 21,559 votes (50.2%) over Andersons 21,378 (49.79%), A clash of political generations undergirds this years sheriffs race (7/6/22). abusive toward subordinates at previous positions, including at the Baltimore States Attorneys Office and the Maryland Attorney Generals Office. Please enter valid email address to continue. Across Baltimore, residents cast their ballots Tuesday citing crime and the dramas swirling around the race. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Also running was Shanai Dunmore. >> WE CAME UP SHORT OF VICTORY BUT WE STARTED A CONVERSATION FOR CHANGE. >> I BELIEVE HE WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMICIDES AND SAVE THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. The poll is based on a landline and cell phone survey of 400 registered likely Democratic city voters and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9%. pic.twitter.com/7r2t6OsTL2 Paul. Prosecutors failed to secure a conviction in four cases that went to trial, and Mosby later decided to drop the charges against the remaining police officers, which included White. David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) July 29, 2022 Only hundreds of votes. 2022 midterm elections live updates: Trump teases announcement after Election Day. They received about 32% and 27%, respectively. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Mosby told supporters she will fight until all the votes are counted. Politics by Mark Reutter 7:04 pm Jul 12, 2022 52 Marilyn Mosby's challengers bank on advertising to turn the tide in state's attorney's race The incumbent is counting more on messaging than money to overcome the hurdles she faces after four years of harsh headlines and surging homicides Mosby took office in 2015 as the youngest top prosecutor of any major U.S. city. / CBS Baltimore. Video Series: Off the Record with Sloane Brown, YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS/PRIVACY POLICY, Marris Hoffee and Jamie Ferguson | Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Sheila McDonald, Marciel Rojas Rosario, Derek L. Simmons, Chick Zoll and Michael Latimer | Board of Child Care. 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. On Wednesday about 8:40 p.m., the Maryland State Board of Elections posted the city's full tally after a dozen misplaced thumb drives caused a delay earlier in the day. Mosby needs about half of the mail-in ballots to go her way in order to secure a victory, a prospect that began to look less likely as Thursdays canvass got underway. MORE: Down the stretch: Bates leads Mosby for Baltimore State's Attorney ahead of mail-in count. My condolences really go out to him, Brown said. At left, J. Wyndal Gordon and Warren Brown. "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. We will fight these charges vigorously, and I remain confident that once all the evidence is presented, that she will prevail against these bogus chargescharges that are rooted in personal, political and racial animus five months from her election," Bolden said. 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. BALTIMORE -- In the rematch for Baltimore City State's Attorney, Ivan Bates, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, holds a 9-point advantage over incumbent Marilyn Mosby and former. Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website uses cookies to improve experience. Figure, Mosby came out to applause and Andra days Rise Up mutual Fund and ETF provided. 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