(Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun). The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. SHE IS NOT SUPPORTING BATES. Bates, 53, lives in Locust Point and worked as a city prosecutor before opening the defense firm Bates and Garcia, LLC. Bates is a former prosecutor in Baltimore who served from 1996 to 2002 before becoming a defense attorney. Bates said repeatedly on the campaign trail he was running in part to make the city safer for his 6-year-old daughter. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City 120 East Baltimore Street, 9th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202. "It's the same candidates but a different race," he said. 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. Important disclaimer: Many votes are still outstanding, particularly mail-in ballots. "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. 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. Incumbent Democratic Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby reported $193,000 in campaign funds and Roya Hannah has $39,000. 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%). Candidate for Baltimore City States Attorney Ivan Bates shares a laugh with members of his team outside the William Pace Elementary voting location on Tuesday. They received about 32% and 27%, respectively. First published on July 19, 2022 / 10:58 PM. 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. An independent candidate, defense attorney Roya Hanna, will face the winner in Novembers general election. (YouTube). You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2023 The Baltimore Banner. and last updated 5:51 AM, Jul 19, 2022. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. (@Serps). As of 3:46 a.m. Wednesday, Bates leads by more than 4,100 votes. Im a trial lawyer, and this process reminds me of a jury, Bates said. 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. Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks before supporters and campaign workers at Melbas Place on primary election night in Baltimore. Shellenberger will face Republican James Haynes in the November general election. MORE: Tight primary races on hold as state officials prepare to count mail-in ballots. His mother, Belinda Conaway, is the incumbent Register of Wills and was unopposed in yesterdaysDemocratic primary. 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. General election for Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates won election in the general election for Baltimore State's Attorney on November 8, 2022. Voters approve legalizing cannabis possession, preventing the citys underground conduits from being privatized and choose Esposito and Kenyatta-Bey for school board. Market data provided by Factset. 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. THE FORMER PUBLIC DEFENDER SAYS HE IS PLEASED HE RAN SUCH A TIGHT RACE. As of Thursday evening, about 10,000 ballots had been counted. Updated on: July 20, 2022 / 9:07 PM 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. or redistributed. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Theyre the foundation of our vision of this city: 20,000 are already in, and wont start getting counted until Thursday. The 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election has been certified by the Baltimore County Board of Elections. 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. A states attorney must be licensed to practice law. Bates has $226,000 cash on hand. In three months, she sparked national debate by charging six Baltimore police officers in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. Challenger Ivan Bates jumped ahead and held his lead through the night Tuesday in the highly anticipated race for Baltimore states attorney. Two others in the racewere veterans of the office, Denise McCready and Kimberly Parks-Banks. Mosby and Vignarajah conceded the election to Bates Saturday. Ill check, attorney Warren Brown told one reporter. The Associated Press called the race Friday evening in favor of Bates. OFFICERS WILL HAVE ALL THE TOOLS IN THEIR TOOLBOX TO DO THEIR JOB. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. (Fern Shen). DAVID: SHELLENBERGER FACES JAMES HAYES IN THE FALL. Vignarajah ran on a similar platform to Bates, but brought his trademark detailed plans for different crime issues: carjackings, murders, squeegee workers. Bates made his rounds, hugging and shaking hands with people holding plates of grilled chicken, macaroni and cheese and greens. And one of the things I dont like to see is politicians who promise and get in office and forget the people.. Daily Record government reporter Bryan Sears contributed to this story. Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks during a news conference in Baltimore in December 2019. IN BALTIMORE CITY, IVAN BATES DROPPED OUT. In his second bid to become states attorney, Bates moves on to face defense attorney and former prosecutor Roya Hanna in the general election. Attorney Chad Curlett, the first to announce his intentions to run against State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, drops out of the race Advertise with us (Opens in new window) E-Edition (Opens in new window) 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. 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. 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 Melbas Place. Im truly humbled to have this opportunity. At left, J. Wyndal Gordon and Warren Brown. Shellenberger will face Republican James Haynes in the November general election. 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. He is CEO of Capital Plus Financial, a Texas-based financial institution that lends money to projects of social impact. This content is imported from Twitter. In a simulated race without Bates, Mosby picked up only 2% of the vote, while Vignarajah gained 8 points, moving to the lead. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. Above: Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. Larry Hogan, had 29% of the Black vote. / CBS Baltimore. Ivan Bates remains in the lead with 39.83 percent of the votes, followed by Vignarajah (30.40) and Mosby (29.77). Ivan Bates, the Democratic nominee for Baltimore state's attorney, shares a laugh with members of his team outside the William Pace Elementary voting location. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. Thats made her a bogeyman in conservative politics. 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. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I just want the right people to get in office. Mosbys last four years have been shadowed by controversies. 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. Baltimore's gun violence has been a big issue this year. Current primary election results show Baltimore states attorney candidate Ivan Bates with the lead right now. THAT IS WHY, AT THIS TIME, I OFFER HIM MY FULL SUPPORT. Its not going back to the days of tough on crime, its being smart on crime, Bates said. He unseated the two-term incumbent, Marilyn Mosby, in the Democratic primary and did not face a challenger in the general election. In many respects, Bates promised on the campaign trail to roll back some of those changes. Email Address mail@stattorney.org. CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. Marvin Washington, 68, of West Baltimore, shared the excitement about the states attorneys race. Paul Gessler is a general assignment reporter at WJZ with a decade of experience reporting in Baltimore. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. DAVID: THE VERDICT IS IN WHERE SCOTT SCHELLENBERG IS THE WINNER BY MORE THAN 2100 VOTES. 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. BALTIMORE PROSECUTOR MARILYN MOSBY FACES STAFFING CRISIS AMID CRIMINAL CHARGES AND UPHILL REELECTION BATTLE, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby addresses the media outside her office on a day after her indictment on federal perjury charges. 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). Subscribers to Maryland Family Law Update can access the digital edition archive. Mosby unseated Bernstein by promising to bring down murders in Baltimore, only to see the citys homicide rate skyrocket during her tenure. 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%. Despite facing a number of legal . Learn more about supporting local journalism. My condolences really go out to him, Brown said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Bates assumed office on January 2, 2023. But a different race may be shaping up, according to a poll released to The Brew. Baltimore Sun librarian Paul McCardell contributed research to this article. Market data provided by Factset. A federal judge found no merit in her claims of a vindictive prosecution and ordered her to trial. Mosby took office in 2014 at 34 years old, winning in a shocking upset over incumbent Gregg Bernstein despite never having prosecuted a rape or murder case. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In 2020, she announced that her office will no longer prosecute low-level offenses such as prostitution, drug possession, public urination and traffic infractions. 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. 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. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Mosby has pleaded not guilty and her trial is set for September. 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