Leonard is the first candidate to challenge the incumbent since Shellenberger took office in 2006. (Ulysses Muoz/The Baltimore Banner). He has said it could take up to a decade to restore the office, long viewed among the most prestigious in Maryland, to prominence. 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. (AP/Julio Cortez). The Associated Press contributed to this report. CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. Challenger Ivan Bates jumped ahead and held his lead through the night Tuesday in the highly anticipated race for Baltimore states attorney. Were just waiting for more returns to come in, her campaign stalwart, Devon Brown, told the television crews worried theyd miss their deadline. Already a controversial figure, Mosby was also federally indicted in January on charges of perjury and false statements on mortgage applications. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. / CBS Baltimore. And one of the things I dont like to see is politicians who promise and get in office and forget the people.. 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. As The Brew reported, tensions flared between the districts Black and Jewish communities as a result of competing 41st District Democratic Central Committee slates one an all-white Orthodox Jewish slate led by Councilman Yitzy Schleifer and the other a more diverse slate, led by Senator Jill Carter. States attorney candidate Ivan Bates on the last day of early voting in 2018. DAVID: BALTIMORE HAS ALREADY ENDURED 200 MURDERS THIS YEAR. Four years ago, Mosby defeated the two men with 49% of the vote. She significantly bolstered resources for crime victims. 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. "Crime is absolutely out of control and when I talk to the voters, and the voters they want change.". Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. As of Thursday evening, about 10,000 ballots had been counted. He served from 1986-1988 in the U.S. Army. Shown above are last nights results, with 57 of 58 precincts reporting. Baltimore saw 343 murders in 2017, setting a new per-capita murder rate record in a city with a shrinking population. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City 120 East Baltimore Street, 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202. Mosby and Vignarajah conceded the election to Bates Saturday. Though Mosby faces criminal charges, she had the advantage of being an incumbent elected prosecutor, who rarely face opposition and rarely lose when they do, said Roger Hartley, dean of the University of Baltimores College of Public Affairs. At far right, Antonio Glover and Devon Brown. 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. Mosbys campaign did not return a request for comment Thursday. Mosby took office in 2015 as the youngest top prosecutor of any major U.S. city. The primary is on July 19, though early voting. The committees have a lot of power because they are able to recommend names to the governor to fill vacancies. At the same time, Bates said, he will not be returning to the days of mass incarceration. By signing up for alerts, I agree to The Baltimore Banner's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy and to receive news alerts and other communications from The Baltimore Banner. 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. 100% Election Day precincts reportingIvan Bates leads Marilyn Mosby by 4,149 votes in the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney. The 41st District Baltimore Democratic Central Committee slate formed by Senator Jill Carter. 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. Paul Gessler is a general assignment reporter at WJZ with a decade of experience reporting in Baltimore. As the vote tallies come in, Bates told WJZ's Stetson Miller he's feeling confident. 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. Also running was Shanai Dunmore. Legal Statement. On Tuesday, Bates, 54, of Locust Point, was elected as the next Baltimore states attorney. 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%. Washington said hes worried about gun violence, and he supports Mosby. Thiru Vignarajah, a former deputy attorney general, won the most mail-in ballots on Thursday, with just over 4,000, but the votes did not make up for his third-place performance on Election Day. She quit prosecuting minor offenses like drug possession, trespassing and prostitution which disproportionately impacted poor Black residents. Incumbent Scott Shellenberger won the primary, beating out challenger Robbie Leonard, according to the Baltimore County Board of Elections. (The Baltimore Sun via AP). Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby has fallen far behind her two challengers in the Democratic primary race for the position. A tight race in the Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary is now over. Subscribers to Maryland Family Law Update can access the digital edition archive. 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. ON HIS FIRST DAY, HE PLANS TO ATTEND THE POLICE MIDNIGHT ROLL CALL. Similarly, a conviction could open the door for bar counsel of the Attorney Grievance Commission to try and strip her of her law license. Mosby is in third, with 29.8%. He told reporters Thursday that the ballot-counting process was similar to waiting for a jury to deliberate. In three months, she sparked national debate by charging six Baltimore police officers in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. At far right, Antonio Glover and Devon Brown. Ivan Bates leads Marilyn Mosby by 4,149 votes in the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney. Theyre the foundation of our vision of this city: 20,000 are already in, and wont start getting counted until Thursday. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun). DAVID: SHELLENBERGER FACES JAMES HAYES IN THE FALL. Seeking a third term, Mosby announced her candidacy despite a looming federal indictment, with a trial now set for September or two months after the July 19 Democratic Party primary. Vignarajah, 45, lives in Federal Hill and served as a city, state and federal prosecutor. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Ivan Bates, a defense attorney, on Friday night. 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. But I also recognize theres a lot of work, and so Im very humbled just to be in this position.. Ivan Bates (Democratic Party) is the Baltimore State's Attorney in Maryland. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Ivan Bates took his 6-year-old daughter, London, with him as he voted at his polling place at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School in Locust Point. Bates assumed office on January 2, 2023. It didn't require mass incarceration or zero tolerance," he said. Bates maintained his lead after the addition of the 12 precincts. Defense attorney and Bates supporter Latoya Francis-Williams said Bates considerable legal experience will help him hire talented lawyers. 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. 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. V, secs. Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. Scott Shellenberger won the Baltimore County States Attorney's race according to Baltimore Co Bd of Elections. T he task of tallying mail-in and absentee ballots in the race for Baltimore State's Attorney officially got underway on Thursday . Mosby told supporters she will fight until all the votes are counted. "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. 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. 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. Originally published July 20. 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. Mosby and Vignarajah did not concede and encouraged their supporters to hold out hope for the mail-in ballots. pic.twitter.com/7r2t6OsTL2 Paul. 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. Bates finished second to Mosby. No Republican opposed Mosby in the November 6 general election. In an interview, Bates recalled how its been a long journey for him to become the next states attorney. 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. Prosecutors, he said, will pursue offenses for illegal firearms possession that carry mandatory minimum sentences of five years in prison. Across Baltimore, residents cast their ballots Tuesday citing crime and the dramas swirling around the race. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Gray was an Black man who died in police custody. Please read our moderation policy before leaving a comment. With all 296 precincts reporting, Bates, a prominent defense attorney and former city prosecutor, has 41% of the vote after early voting and with 96% of election day precincts reporting. THAT IS WHY, AT THIS TIME, I OFFER HIM MY FULL SUPPORT. 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. Im going to fight the same way I fought to get into this position until every single vote is counted, she told the crowd. Important disclaimer: Many votes are still outstanding, particularly mail-in ballots. Nate Rackett campaigning for Cogen outside a Hampden polling place. Bates founded Bates & Garcia, P.C. Baltimore's gun violence has been a big issue this year. Campaign finance reports also . But what we do know is the race is not over, correct?". Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Roya Hanna (Unaffiliated) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Baltimore State's Attorney As of Friday evening, Vignarajah has 20,349 votes, while Mosby has 19,391. Market data provided by Factset. Bates said repeatedly on the campaign trail he was running in part to make the city safer for his 6-year-old daughter. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. 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. About the State's Attorney. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bates, who served as an assistant states attorney before forming his own law firm, says he will strengthen gun prosecution, improve law enforcement coordination, and prioritize the removal of violent offenders. The Maryland Constitution establishes that a states attorney be subject to removal therefrom, for incompetency, willful neglect of duty, or misdemeanor in office, on conviction in a Court of Law.. Shes been under attack now since three months after she was first elected, he added. Her decision to charge the officers thrust Mosby into the spotlight, and she positioned herself in the years following as a leading figure in progressive criminal justice reforms. 1-6): . The Associated Press called the race Friday evening in favor of Bates. In a race without Vignarajah, Mosby would likely beat Bates, the poll found. Larry Hogan, had 29% of the Black vote. 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. Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks during a news conference in Baltimore in December 2019. ROBBIE LEONARD WAS THE FIRST CANDIDATE TO CHALLENGE THE INCUMBENT SENSE 2006. "I'm going to fight the same way I fought to get into this position until every single vote is counted," Mosby told supporters Tuesday night. That's what this election is all about. She has pleaded not guilty to those federal charges. Unlike four years ago when Marilyn Mosby cruised to victory, this years race for Baltimore states attorney could be tightening into a competitive match. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Its not entirely clear what happens if Mosby wins re-election only to be convicted. The voters, we feel, want change," Bates told WJZ at his watch party Tuesday night. We really have problems, and we need someone who can fix them.. Incumbent Scott . Before heading home early, Bates said a win would only be their start to addressing the change that Baltimore needs. Election officials counted . She gained national popularity when she served as the prosecutor in the Freddie Gray case in 2015. 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. If Mosby is convicted, she could face up to five years in prison for the two counts of perjury and up to 30 years in prison for each of the two counts of making false mortgage applications, according to the Department of Justice. BALTIMORE Three candidates are vying for the job of Baltimore's top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby who hopes to keep her job as Baltimore city state's attorney, along with challengers Ivan Bates, and Thiru Vignarajah. The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. 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 federal and state prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah. 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. No matter what happens today win, lose or draw we ran a really phenomenal campaign, Bates told them. Candidate Logan Endow, who received the backing of Senator Mary Washington and former City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, was trailing. Were cautiously optimistic.. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Down the stretch: Bates leads Mosby for Baltimore State's Attorney ahead of mail-in count, Tight primary races on hold as state officials prepare to count mail-in ballots. Market data provided by Factset. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Two others in the racewere veterans of the office, Denise McCready and Kimberly Parks-Banks. July 21, 2022. 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. STATE'S ATTORNEYS Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Constitution of 1851, Art. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 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. This year, she has the cloud of a federal case hanging over her. Mail-in ballots (opened tomorrow) and provisionals remain. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Bates made his rounds, hugging and shaking hands with people holding plates of grilled chicken, macaroni and cheese and greens. 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. Voters [were] clearly looking for change, Hartley said in a text message. "It's the same candidates but a different race," he said. Conaway stands this morning with 25.7% of the vote over 23% for Lenora Dawson, an administrator at the sheriffs office. We made a lot of promises and plans, he said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. There are at least 20,000 mail-in votes to be counted in Baltimore City's Democratic primary. 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. 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. Last nights totals in the 41st District Democratic Central Committee race, with 57 of 58 precincts reporting. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It's almost midnight. Updated on: July 20, 2022 / 9:07 PM He has said he believes in collaborative working relationships and plans to visit a senior center and attend a police roll call when hes sworn in. 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). Challenger Ivan Bates jumped ahead and held his lead through the night Tuesday in the highly anticipated race 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. His mother, Belinda Conaway, is the incumbent Register of Wills and was unopposed in yesterdaysDemocratic primary. Already a controversial. His grandfather, former circuit court clerkFrank M. Conaway Sr.,was a fixture in city politics thanks in part to tutelage from the late Westside boss, William L. Little Willie Adams. By law, local elections officials cannot open mail-in ballots until Thursday. abusive toward subordinates at previous positions, including at the Baltimore States Attorneys Office and the Maryland Attorney Generals Office. 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. Bates is a former prosecutor in Baltimore who served from 1996 to 2002 before becoming a defense attorney. Vignarajah is campaigning on a platform pledge to reduce Baltimore's homicide rate. University of Baltimore political scientist Roger Hartley told WJZ he was surprised by the early returns, saying Mosby has an uphill climb ahead of her in the mail-in ballot count. Vignarajah, recently endorsed by Republican Gov. BALTIMORE -- Challenger Ivan Bates on Wednesday carried a 4,100-vote lead over incumbent Marilyn Mosby in the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney. She assembled a unit to review cases of men who have been wrongfully convicted and set them free. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. In the 2018 Democratic primary, the two challengers split half of the vote (28% going to Bates and 23% to Vignarajah), while Mosby charged past them with 49%. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. (Fern Shen). Please enter valid email address to continue. ET, July 21. Brown said Bates has a lot of work to do to make good on his campaign promises. She addressed the crowd for about 10 minutes. IN BALTIMORE CITY, IVAN BATES DROPPED OUT. "My record speaks for itself," she said. He is CEO of Capital Plus Financial, a Texas-based financial institution that lends money to projects of social impact. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Shellenberger has a 16-year track record of being a "law-and-order prosecutor" and received the endorsement of the Baltimore County police union. She directed her office to stop prosecuting people for possessing marijuana, and then for nonviolent crimes such as any drug possession, prostitution and trespassing. Ivan Bates yesterday after casting his vote at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle in Locust Point. Bates trails at 13%, and 20% say they are undecided. 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. 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. Mail-in ballots continue to favor Bates in Baltimore states attorney race, Vignarajahs campaign faced a late challenge when. McNair recently retired from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and said he voted for Vignarajah over incumbent Mosby. Stay up to speed on all the latest local and national political news. 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. Thats already more than the ballots that are in tonight, and we think we have a big lead among those mail in ballots.. By Phil Stilton. People including friends, work colleagues, members of the community and fraternity brothers from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. joined him. Hes stated that he would repeal his predecessors policy of not prosecuting certain low-level, nonviolent offenses, including drug possession, prostitution and trespassing. >> TOTAL VOTES CAST. Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby told theGrio in a recent interview that she is "hopeful" she will win the Democratic primary election on Tuesday. 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. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Shes accused of a sequence of dishonest financial moves that enabled her to buy two vacation homes in Florida worth more than $1 million combined. Published on: November 08, 2022 9:19 PM EST|Updated on: November 08, 2022 11:26 PM EST. Earlier this month, States Attorney Marilyn Mosby responds to questions about her crime policies and indictment at a Roland Park Civic League meeting. Former prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah is in second with 30.4% of the vote. "My priority in running for state's attorney is having a fair, transparent and accountable criminal justice system in the State . 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. According to a poll by GQR, a respected Washington polling firm, Vignarajah and Mosby are now in a statistical dead heat at 32% and 35% of the primary vote. In an usual show of force, a brace of nine Council members held a press conference to endorse Cogen. DAVID: THE VERDICT IS IN WHERE SCOTT SCHELLENBERG IS THE WINNER BY MORE THAN 2100 VOTES. in 2006 and served as managing partner. Offers may be subject to change without notice. None were convicted. Shellenberger will face Republican James Haynes in the November general election. 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. The party started at 8. Bates expressed optimism about his chances of unseating the controversial two-term states attorney. and last updated 5:51 AM, Jul 19, 2022. Nearly 44,000 ballots were mailed to city Democrats, and they remain to be counted this week. 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. Baltimore City State's Attorney candidate Ivan Bates, left, and Rachael Rice watch results come in at Bates' election night event. The poll, conducted on April 12-14, found that Mosby had a number of vulnerabilities, most notably an underwater favorability rating (44% unfavorable versus 38% favorable) and a definite voter ceiling. The votes are expected to continue being counted through the weekend. Tagged with: Elections ivan bates marilyn j. mosby mosby indictment Thiru Vignarajah. They received about 32% and 27%, respectively. 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. 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