Charles County Primary Election 2022 Results
Overview
The 2022 Primary Election in Charles County, Maryland was held on June 8th. It was a closely watched election and the results are now in. This election saw a number of important races for local offices, including the County Council, State's Attorney, and Sheriff.
County Council
The race for the five seats on the Charles County Council saw a large number of candidates. In the end, incumbents Sandra Weems, Curtis Smith, and Mike Putnam were all re-elected, alongside newcomers Patrick Stinnett and Roberta Pitts.
State's Attorney
Incumbent State's Attorney, Roberta Smith, was handily re-elected, winning by a wide margin. She will serve her third term as State's Attorney.
Sheriff
The race for Sheriff was a closely contested one. In the end, incumbent Sheriff, Raymond Stinnett, was narrowly re-elected, beating out challenger Allen Smith by just a few hundred votes.
Turnout
Turnout for the 2022 Primary Election was higher than expected, with a total of 47,000 votes being cast. This is the highest turnout for a primary election in Charles County in decades.
Analysis
The results of the primary election show that incumbents were generally successful in holding onto their positions. This is in line with the trend in recent years of incumbents being re-elected in Charles County.
Conclusion
The 2022 Primary Election in Charles County, Maryland was a successful one, with high voter turnout and incumbents being re-elected in most races. This election will set the stage for the General Election in November 2022, which is sure to be an exciting one.