Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Roya Hanna (Unaffiliated) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Baltimore State's Attorney BALTIMORE -- After days of ballot counting, Ivan Bates is the projected winner of the 2022 Democratic primary for Baltimore City state's attorney, according to the Associated Press.. Mosby won by a wide margin four years ago, collecting just below 50% of the vote. (Fern Shen), A clash of political generations undergirds this years sheriffs race, Lively line-up competing in open Baltimore Circuit Court Clerks race, Fireworks in the 41st over a delegates abortion votes and a councilmans political slate. Mosby made national headlines in 2015 when she charged six Baltimore police officers for the in-custody death of Freddie Gray none of those prosecutions resulted in convictions. If elected in November, Bates will inherit a states attorneys office down 70 prosecutors compared to 2018 staffing levels. Reporters Jessica Calefati, Hallie Miller and Dylan Segelbaum contributed to this story. / CBS Baltimore. The same three candidates faced off in 2018. BALTIMORE STATE'S ATTORNEY MARILYN MOSBY INDICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES, Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks during a news conference in Baltimore in December 2019. First published on July 20, 2022 / 4:07 PM. 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. We need to rebuild Baltimore period, she said. Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks before supporters and campaign workers at Melbas Place on primary election night in Baltimore. Thats already more than the ballots that are in tonight, and we think we have a big lead among those mail in ballots.. Bates assumed office on January 2, 2023. Scott Shellenberger won the Baltimore County States Attorney's race according to Baltimore Co Bd of Elections. There are at least 20,000 mail-in votes to be counted in Baltimore City's Democratic primary. We really have problems, and we need someone who can fix them.. The City has 199 murder investigations this year. Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby has fallen far behind her two challengers in the Democratic primary race for the position. 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. 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%). Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10. But a different race may be shaping up, according to a poll released to The Brew. It didn't require mass incarceration or zero tolerance," he said. MORE: Down the stretch: Bates leads Mosby for Baltimore State's Attorney ahead of mail-in count. Unlike four years ago when Marilyn Mosby cruised to victory, this years race for Baltimore states attorney could be tightening into a competitive match. Daddy, thats you! They then held a pen together and filled out the bubble. Offers may be subject to change without notice. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bates has $226,000 cash on hand. In a race without Vignarajah, Mosby would likely beat Bates, the poll found. IN BALTIMORE CITY, IVAN BATES DROPPED OUT. Vignarajah, recently endorsed by Republican Gov. 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. States attorney candidate Ivan Bates on the last day of early voting in 2018. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun). A tight race in the Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary is now over. 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 votes are expected to continue being counted through the weekend. Bates maintained his lead after the addition of the 12 precincts. The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. He told reporters Thursday that the ballot-counting process was similar to waiting for a jury to deliberate. In January, a federal grand jury indicted her on charges of perjury and making false statements on loan applications. 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. . Mail-in ballots (opened tomorrow) and provisionals remain. (The Baltimore Sun via AP). 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. Above: Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. 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. 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. / CBS Baltimore. A federal judge found no merit in her claims of a vindictive prosecution and ordered her to trial. SHE IS NOT SUPPORTING BATES. On the Republican side, you will find Frank . Ivan Bates, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, is running for Baltimore City State's Attorney in a race against incumbent Marilyn Mosby and Thiru Vignarajah. Marilyn Mosby, with her daughters and husband Nick Mosby, at Melbas Place. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. DAVID: HE IS DONATING THE BALANCE OF HIS FUNDS TO THE DANIEL CARR FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT SUPPORTING THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE. At far right, Antonio Glover and Devon Brown. "We talked to the voters. Mosby, 42, of Reservoir Hill, makes about $248,000 a year. DAVID: BALTIMORE HAS ALREADY ENDURED 200 MURDERS THIS YEAR. (Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images). >> LET THEM KNOW THEY WILL HAVE A PARTNER. "It'll be a while before we know who won this race. and last updated 5:51 AM, Jul 19, 2022. (YouTube) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email this article Larry Hogan. Bates leads by 6,800 votes. Bates founded Bates & Garcia, P.C. Offers may be subject to change without notice. "It required smart strategies, common sense policing and prosecution strategies.". Bates said he walked her into the building and explained the process of voting. A June 22, 2022 photo of Ivan Bates, who will be the next Baltimore state's attorney. To be able to share that with my daughter, he said, was very special.. Above: Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. "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.Neither Shellenberger nor anyone from his campaign were available Friday for comment.Last week, Shellenberger gained 918-vote advantage over Leonard with 28,000 more mail-in ballots left to process. 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. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Ivan Bates, a defense attorney, on Friday night. His mother, Belinda Conaway, is the incumbent Register of Wills and was unopposed in yesterdaysDemocratic primary. Meet State's Attorney Ivan J. Bates. But I also recognize theres a lot of work, and so Im very humbled just to be in this position.. In three months, she sparked national debate by charging six Baltimore police officers in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. >> TOTAL VOTES CAST. Vignarajah campaign's poll shows Baltimore state's attorney race tightening It's the same candidate lineup as in 2018. Paul Gessler is a general assignment reporter at WJZ with a decade of experience reporting in Baltimore. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. DAVID: THE VERDICT IS IN WHERE SCOTT SCHELLENBERG IS THE WINNER BY MORE THAN 2100 VOTES. Challenger Bates leads Mosby in Baltimore City state's attorney race. Tagged with: Elections ivan bates marilyn j. mosby mosby indictment Thiru Vignarajah. 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.. STATE'S ATTORNEYS Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Constitution of 1851, Art. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. As of July 18, state elections officials reported receiving 213,019 mail-in ballots, including 21,813 from Baltimore City. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. Mosby is in third, with 29.8%. 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. (Fern Shen). Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. He is a graduate of Loch Raven High School, Loyola College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Bates trails at 13%, and 20% say they are undecided. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mr. Shellenberger was born and raised in Baltimore County. Challenger Ivan Bates jumped ahead and held his lead through the night Tuesday in the highly anticipated race for Baltimore state's attorney. 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. He promises to achieve that goal quickly. I will work twice as hard. Mosby took office in 2015 as the youngest top prosecutor of any major U.S. city. Im voting to try to keep her in.. (AP/Julio Cortez). Prosecutors allege that prior to claiming the "second home rider," Mosby entered an agreement with a vacation home management company that gave the company control over renting out the property. Mosby concludes remarks saying she'll fight until all the votes are counted and wants supporters to have fun tonight. Published on: July 20, 2022 12:26 AM EDT|Updated on: July 20, 2022 1:02 AM EDT. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Fireworks in the 41st over a delegates abortion votes and a councilmans political slate (7/4/22). And one of the things I dont like to see is politicians who promise and get in office and forget the people.. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File). Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. Legal Statement. He is CEO of Capital Plus Financial, a Texas-based financial institution that lends money to projects of social impact. Baltimore's gun violence has been a big issue this year. Bates also represented several victims of the Gun Trace Task Force, a corrupt plainclothes unit that robbed people of cash and planted guns. Baltimore saw 343 murders in 2017, setting a new per-capita murder rate record in a city with a shrinking population. Incumbent Democratic Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby reported $193,000 in campaign funds and Roya Hannah has $39,000. 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. Its not entirely clear what happens if Mosby wins re-election only to be convicted. If you stop, as she did, to challenge some of the underpinnings of the law enforcement and criminal justice system, you become a pariah, you become persona non grata, anathema to the establishment, Brown said in an interview. Learn more about supporting local journalism. He served from 1986-1988 in the U.S. Army. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. A tight race in the Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary is now over. THAT IS WHY, AT THIS TIME, I OFFER HIM MY FULL SUPPORT. In an usual show of force, a brace of nine Council members held a press conference to endorse Cogen. "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. Bates is a former prosecutor in Baltimore who served from 1996 to 2002 before becoming a defense attorney. 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. 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. 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. As of 3:46 a.m. Wednesday, Bates leads by more than 4,100 votes. Mosbys campaign did not return a request for comment Thursday. (Campaign photo). About the State's Attorney. 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