Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has endorsed Democrat Keasha Haythe in the race to represent District 37B in the Maryland House of Delegates.
“Keasha Haythe has a proven track record of working with business to create jobs and increase economic opportunity on the Eastern Shore – which is exactly the type of leadership we need in Annapolis,” Franchot said. “I am proud to endorse her candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates.”
Haythe, who has also been endorsed by the Maryland State Education Association, said, “I am honored to receive Comptroller Peter Franchot’s endorsement. Comptroller Franchot stands for fiscal responsibility, financial literacy programs in our schools, and recognizes the contributions that businesses make when they invest in Maryland.”
The granddaughter of a Bellevue waterman, Haythe was born and raised in Talbot County. Since 2008, she has served as the Dorchester County Economic Development Director. Partnering with private and public stakeholders, she has championed education, entrepreneurship and expansion of existing businesses as ways to create jobs. Her campaign expands that approach, stressing the importance of education, economic development and environment.
Haythe is one of two Democrats on the ballot facing two Republicans. Voters will be asked to vote for two. State law mandates that the two winners come from different counties, so if the two top voter-getters are from the same county, the third-place finisher could be one of the two winners.
“It’s important for voters to understand how this odd election works,” Haythe said. “People need to know they should vote for only one Talbot County candidate – and that’s me.”
More information about Haythe is at www.KeashaHaythe.com.
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