The Proposed MCDP Constitution Needs Revision — So The Anti-democratic Practice Of Early Endorsement In Democratic Primaries Is Prohibited

by Mike Bock | Jul 27, 2022 | Local/Metro

At Thursday’s (July 28) meeting of the MCDP Central Committee, a new MCDP Constitution will be decided by majority vote of those in attendance. I’m disappointed that the Constitution Committee is recommending a MCDP Constitution that continues a practice that I see as...

186 Democrats Are Elected To The MCDP Central Committee — Many Want Big Changes In The MCDP

by Mike Bock | May 4, 2022 | Local/Metro

At yesterday’s Democratic Primary, 186 Democrats were elected to serve on Montgomery County Democratic Party’s Central Committee. 151 of those elected had no competition; 35 candidates had competition. 122 (66%) of those Democrats elected yesterday are brand new to...

Only 40% of Montgomery County Precincts Have At Least One  Candidate For the MCDP Central Committee

by Mike Bock | Feb 4, 2022 | Local/Metro

The MC Board of Elections shows that the names of the 196 Democrats who have turned in petitions to be candidates seeking election to the Central Committee of the Montgomery County Democratic Party. The election will be at the Democratic Primary on May 4.   228 of the...

Let’s Amend The MCDP Constitution So, In 2026, Rank-And-File Democrats Will Directly Elect The Montgomery County Democratic Party Chairperson

by Mike Bock | Jan 18, 2022 | Local/Metro

After the May 4 Democratic Primary there will be scheduled the 2022 Montgomery County Democratic Party Reorganization Meeting. Reorganization is a big opportunity — every four years — for Montgomery County Democrats to re-think and re-structure the local party...

Jocelyn Rhynard Announces Her Candidacy To Be Elected MCDP Chairperson, Says That She Wants To “Pick Up The Mantle” of Mark Owens

by Mike Bock | Jan 14, 2022 | Local/Metro

Jocelyn Rhynard has announced her candidacy to be elected the Chairperson of the Montgomery County Democratic Party. The election will take place at the quadrennial MCDP Reorganization Meeting to be scheduled after the May 2 Democratic Primary. Below is the email that...

It’s Time For MCDP Reorganization — Karl Keith And All Of The MCDP Political Bosses Should Step Aside

by Mike Bock | Jan 7, 2022 | Local/Metro

Every four years, the Montgomery County Democratic Party is required by state law to “reorganize.” This May 2, at the Democratic Primary, a new MCDP Central Committee will be elected and the 2022 MCDP Reorganization Meeting will be scheduled. At a national and state...