The Maryland Comptroller election of 2014 was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Comptroller of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic Comptroller Peter Franchot ran for re-election to a third term in office.
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Primary elections were held on June 24, 2014. Franchot was re-nominated by the Democrats and the Republicans nominated former Amtrak CFO William Henry Campbell.
Democratic primary
editShortly after being re-elected in 2010, incumbent Comptroller Peter Franchot began considering running for Governor of Maryland in 2014.[1][2][3][4] Six potential candidates for the position of Comptroller emerged during this time: State House of Delegates Majority Leader Kumar P. Barve, State Delegate Jon Cardin, State Delegate Galen R. Clagett, former Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan, State Delegate Brian Feldman and State Senator James Rosapepe, with Barve and Rosapepe saying they would definitely run if Franchot did not.[5][6][7][8][9] In December 2012, Franchot announced that he would not be running for governor.[10] Barve and Rosapepe subsequently ended their campaigns and Cardin, Claggett and Duncan decided to run for other offices. In September 2013, Franchot officially declared that he was running for a third term.[11] Feldman did not rule out challenging him but ultimately declined to do so.[12]
Candidates
editFiled
edit- Peter Franchot, incumbent Comptroller[11]
Withdrew
edit- Kumar P. Barve, Majority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (ran for re-election)[13]
- James Rosapepe, state senator (ran for re-election)[13]
Declined
edit- Jon Cardin, State Delegate (ran for Attorney General of Maryland)[14]
- Galen R. Clagett, State Delegate (ran for Mayor of Frederick)[15]
- Doug Duncan, former Montgomery County Executive and candidate for governor in 2006 (ran for Montgomery County Executive)[16]
- Brian Feldman, state senator (ran for re-election)[17]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Franchot (inc.) | 369,546 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 369,546 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
editCandidates
editFiled
edit- William Henry Campbell, former Amtrak CFO, nominee for Comptroller in 2010 and candidate for Maryland Republican Party Chairman in 2011[19]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Henry Campbell | 169,971 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 169,971 | 100 | ||
General election
editCandidates
edit- Peter Franchot (Democratic), incumbent Comptroller
- William Henry Campbell (Republican), former Amtrak CFO, nominee for Comptroller in 2010 and candidate for Maryland Republican Party Chairman in 2011
- Anjali Reed Phukan (Maryland's Service Party), Party Chairman and write-in candidate[20]
Polling
edit| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Peter Franchot (D) |
William Henry Campbell (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravis Marketing[21] | October 6–9, 2014 | 784 | ± 3.5% | 54% | 30% | — | 16% |
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Franchot (inc.) | 1,061,267 | 62.65 | |
| Republican | William Henry Campbell | 630,109 | 37.2 | |
| Write-ins | 2,536 | 0.1 | ||
| Majority | 431,158 | 25.45% | ||
| Total votes | 1,693,912 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By congressional district
editFranchot won 7 of 8 congressional districts.[23]
| District | Franchot | Campbell | Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 45% | 55% | Andy Harris |
| 2nd | 64% | 36% | Dutch Ruppersberger |
| 3rd | 62% | 38% | John Sarbanes |
| 4th | 74% | 26% | Donna Edwards |
| 5th | 61% | 39% | Steny Hoyer |
| 6th | 52% | 48% | John Delaney |
| 7th | 73% | 26% | Elijah Cummings |
| 8th | 61% | 39% | Chris Van Hollen |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Governor Franchot?". Frederick News Post. April 8, 2011.
- ^ Lazarick, Len (April 28, 2011). "Blog: Gansler, Franchot in early stages of 2014 race". Marylander Reporter. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ Ed Waters Jr. (December 6, 2011). "Franchot considering shot at governor's mansion". Frederick News Post.
- ^ "Md. Comptroller Peter Franchot Says He is Considering a Run for Governor". May 17, 2012.
- ^ Bryan P. Sears (July 18, 2011). "Cardin Considers Comptroller Campaign". Pikesville Patch. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ Sean R. Sedam (April 24, 2012). "NewsChannel 8: Duncan Considering Bid for Comptroller, County Exec Return". Rockville Patch. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ John Wagner (June 20, 2011). "Feldman remains interested in Md. comptroller job". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ David Hill (September 5, 2011). "Franchot expected to run for governor". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ "State Senator Jim Rosapepe Releases Massive List of Prominent "Advisors" for 2014 Comptroller // Plus, New Website Up". Maryland Juice. January 12, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ Dresser, Michael (December 11, 2012). "Franchot says he won't run for governor". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ a b Tiffany Arnold (September 20, 2013). "Franchot Files For Re-Election For Comptroller". Rockville Patch. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ C. Benjamin Ford (December 14, 2012). "To Franchot, comptroller is 'dream job'". Gazette.net. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ a b "Peter Franchot Releases Internal Poll From Aborted Governors Race // PLUS: Del. Brian Feldman Weighing 2014 Comptroller". Maryland Juice. December 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ John Wagner (September 24, 2013). "Democrats running for governor in Maryland woo labor with promises, past history". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ "Md. Delegate Clagett Running For Frederick Mayor". CBS Baltimore. February 7, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ "Duncan pondering slate for 2014 Montgomery County executive run". Gazette.net. February 4, 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ "State Senator Jim Rosapepe Releases Massive List of Prominent "Advisors" for 2014 Comptroller // Plus, New Website Up". Maryland Juice. January 12, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ a b "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Comptroller". Maryland Secretary of State. July 16, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- ^ "Filing Deadline For Candidates Passes; Sixth Democrat Files For Governor". WBAL.com. February 25, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List". electionsmaryland.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ Gravis Marketing
- ^ "Unofficial 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Comptroller". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ https://www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/election_data/State_Congressional_Districts_2014_General.csv