As the Board of Election continues its long process of counting mail-in ballots in Talbot County, the latest figures released last night show a dramatic rise of Democrat Pete Lesher to the top vote-getting position. Over the last two days, Lesher moved from 6,786 to almost 8,000, but with some 1,300 ballots remain to be counted.
The remaining votes had been expected to be completed by next Friday (November 18) but the State Board of Elections has approved Talbot proceeding with the count next Wednesday. It is likely that a final tally will be available that evening.
Douglas Firth says
Congratulations Pete!
Thanks for your continued service for Talbot County!!
We now need you more than ever!!!
Ellen Walsh says
Way to go Pete! Keep the momentum strong. You are one of the good guys and as Mr. Firth said below,we need you and more like you: honest,fair and willing to stand up for what’s right for the citizenry of Talbot County.
Eva M. Smorzaniuk MD says
Congratulations Peter! What a relief to see you back on the council.
Maureen Curry says
Thank God! A fair and balanced voice of reason is what this council needs now more than ever. Congratulations, Pete Lesher.
Jane Phelan says
Congratulations, Pete! I knew you would be at the top of the field. We greatly your honesty and concern for Talbot County.
ROBERT HORVATH says
Very Happy to see this!
Susan says
Completely agree with ALL the positive comments
Dr. Robert Weigand says
From my observations Peter Lesher’s emergence as the leader of the Talbot County Council is the result of voters recognizing the need to be increasingly data driven and think more critically about the challenges emerging in Talbot County. The populist perspective spun together with a down home appeal can only go so far. These times require substance and meaningful insights, debate tempered with a current and historical perspective. Congratulations Mr. Lesher you have earned the opportunity to lead the council.