The gay and lesbian incumbents who ran for re-election in local Maryland races and candidates who are seeking office fared well in Tuesday’s primary.
With 246 of 258 precincts reporting, Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk Karen Bushell led the race for re-election to that same seat with almost 69 percent of the vote.
With all precincts reporting, community organizer and non-profit executive director Krystal Oriadha held a firm lead over the two other candidates in the race for the Prince George’s County Council seat in District 7 with more than 57 percent of the vote.
Howard County Register of Wills Byron Macfarlane ran unopposed in his primary, securing the nomination and re-election the position.