“Slow and steady,” has
been the mantra of the day as I checked in on selected polling stations from
Baltimore to Annapolis (with a stop in Columbia). There was one report of a
booth which switched from Republican to Democrat (WBAL). It occurred in Baltimore City
– the machine was pulled and an attendant made sure the vote was entered for
the right candidate. Nicky Charleston of the State Board of Elections (SBE) says
they recorded fewer than 30 machines with this switching problem. In the larger
sense this is less than .001 of all the machines used in the state. Somehow
this problem is not occurring with Democratic votes?
In past elections, some
jurisdictions totals waited until they received all their totals before
reporting to the SBE. Not the case this election. Once totals are reported
(even if all the totals aren’t in) they will reported out. In past elections Baltimore City seem
to have a big problem with its total, this jurisdiction will get partial
results like the rest of the state.
So when will we see
results the moment the polls close. The early vote totals, 8.31% of the
eligible voters will be reported out. We may be able to ascertain who got their
people out early.
Baltimore’s Write in
Candidates
The long odds of Russell
Neveradon and Shawn Tarrant winning were on full display at one of the city’s
most popular precincts, Ashburton Elementary/Middle School. It’s at this
polling station where politicians focus because of its consistent turnout
numbers. Bellowing the need to write in Neveradon’s name is a poll work that
encourages any and everyone to “Write in Neveradon.”
Standing next to her is a
Tarrant surrogate who makes sure they get his literature. On cue, as I walk
across the street is Baltimore City Councilman Nick Mosby, the husband of
Marilyn Mosby, the Democrat running for State's Attorney. The political Democratic Duo is leaving nothing to chance, even
a write in candidate.
The Electorate Mix
