Leggett Leads Race For County Executive
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Montgomery County voters gave Isiah "Ike" Leggett an overwhelming double-digit edge over Steven A. Silverman in the Democratic primary race to become the county's first new executive in 12 years, but neither candidate was prepared early this morning to call the contest.
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PONTIAC, Mich. -- Mike Bouchard was eager to make the sale as he bantered with Tracey Allen at a Labor Day street fair. Pitching his Republican candidacy for the U.S. Senate, the Oakland County sheriff heard her say she favored Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow.
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By Sharen Trembath  This is a last-ditch effort to let the public know about the latest attempt of the Erie County executive to balance the county budget on the back of the county parks system.
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By Don Hamilton, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.  Sep. 18--Ridgefield city Councilman Gary Adkins cast a vote this year that could make him millions of dollars.   It happened Jan.
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Three Democrats competed for the nomination for governor Tuesday, including a former Clinton administration official seeking to become the first black ever elected to Massachusetts' highest office.
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Help is hard to find on Essex County farms. Not enough people know how to operate heavy farm equipment either. Packers and sales help at the farm stand are tough to find, too.
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Gov. Ed Rendell plans to put hand-picked state officials at county election offices during the Nov. 2 presidential election to watch for any problems in this battleground state.
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Two statewide polls show the governor&#39;s race between Democratic incumbent Joe Kernan and Republican challenger Mitch Daniels remains tight one week before Election Day.
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A tight race for governor is under way in Iowa, with both national parties intent on capturing the top job in a state that plays a major role in setting the country's political agenda during the presidential campaign season.
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By Mike Salinero, Tampa Tribune, Fla.  Feb. 16--TAMPA -- Jim Norman regularly has used his bully pulpit as chairman of the Hillsborough County Commission to bash Tampa for not pulling its weight in shared city-county responsibilities.
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Called before Calvert's Board of Commissioners this week, the county elections administrator explained the technological failures during the Sept. 12 primary -- blaming most of the trouble on equipment delays by state officials -- and vowed that November's general election will run more smoothly.
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There's a new way to keep tabs on and keep in touch with the County Council. President Michael Knapp (D-Upcounty) this week unveiled his blog, "Starting With the Socks," that promises to provide readers insight into current issues and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a council member.
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By Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.  Jun. 25----Thumbs up to Auditor-Controller Robert Stark, his staff, Deputy County Administrator Barbara Kinnison, the staff of Sutter County's Information Services Department, county department heads and the county payroll staff.
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By The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Feb. 19--Green has been gold for Jackson County taxpayers in recent years.   Environmental programs started under former County Executive Katheryn Shields cut waste-hauling fees and utility bills, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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By Bill Jackson, Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Mar. 4--GALETON -- The cornerstone of a growing dairy industry in Weld County is going up not far from this small community in the heart of the county.
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By Matt Garfield, The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.  Feb. 2--One of York County's most prominent companies is about to get a new competitor.
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By Rebecca Boyle, Greeley Tribune, Colo.  Jun. 3--Weld County Democrats have little reason to feel lonely these days.   Three of their kin are vying for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.