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Final Results of County Council Election: Haythe Wins by a Hair over Montgomery and Stickland

November 19, 2022 by The Spy

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Well, it took longer than expected, but finally, the results of the Talbot County Council election are in, and Democrat Keasha Haythe has come up from behind to push back Republicans David Montgomery and Wade Stickland for the final contested seat after almost two weeks of counting ballots.

The official Maryland Board of Elections website shows that Haythe finally came in with 7,814 votes versus Republicans David Montgomery at 7,741 and Wade Strickland with 7,676 votes. At the end of the tally, Talbot County’s Council will have three Republicans (Mielke, Callahan, and Stepp) and two Democrats (Lesher and Haythe) come January.

The close finish-line victory for Haythe stands in significant contrast to her close election loss in 2018 by only 169 votes. Nonetheless, the Council will remain with a Republican majority of three.

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Letters to Editor

  1. Maureen Curry says

    November 19, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    Congratulations Keasha! So happy for you and for Talbot County.

  2. Jay Corvan says

    November 19, 2022 at 3:20 PM

    Great news for Talbot County. Keasha will
    Be exactly what we need for fair even handed
    Government with an eye to serious workforce
    And job development. She’s a true blessing.

  3. Francine De Sanctis De Sanctis says

    November 19, 2022 at 3:21 PM

    While I congratulate Keisha, the Council balance still needs work to fully be representative of the voters in the County. Her victory is a step in the right direction, but more work is left to be done. Independent thinkers must overcome the lack of voting the issues and not just Party folowers.

  4. Leslie Steen says

    November 20, 2022 at 9:41 AM

    Congratulations Keasha. You will be an excellent addition to the Council. We need your efforts to create well-paying jobs.

  5. Kent Chandler says

    November 20, 2022 at 9:48 AM

    Anyone with an IQ above room temperature knew the longer the election results could be dragged out the more likely the Democrats would find enough votes to win!

  6. Leslie A Steen says

    November 20, 2022 at 9:50 AM

    Local elections are not centered on the political parties. It is not about beating the other team. They are about solving problems. Members of both parties can agree and members of the same party can disagree. Talbot Spy please keep your focus on issues.

  7. Eva M. Smorzaniuk MD says

    November 21, 2022 at 9:56 AM

    Congratulations Keasha! With your background and expertise in economic development and your heartfelt commitment to maximizing the potential of youth in our community, you will be an important addition to our county council.

  8. Pamela Reynolds says

    November 21, 2022 at 2:05 PM

    So pleased that Keasha Haythe will be on the county council. She is bright and dynamic and will be a refreshing addition. Though new to the council she knows how to get things done.

  9. jane phelan says

    November 21, 2022 at 2:16 PM

    Congratulations to Keisha Haythe. She and Pete Lesher will help make Talbot County a far better place to live and work.

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