1994 Maryland gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1994 Maryland gubernatorial election Maryland presidential no 60.67% 5.82%1994 Gubernatorial Election https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/1994/turnout_1994/general_statewide.html#all elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections May 1, 2022 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election 1990 1998 Maryland gubernatorial election 1998 November 8, 1994 File:Governor Parris Glendening.jpg 150x150px Parris Glendening Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Democratic Party (United States) 708,094 50.21% File:Ellen Sauerbrey, DoS official photo.jpg Ellen Sauerbrey Paul Rappaport Republican Party (United States) 702,101 49.78% 1994 Maryland gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 295px County results Glendening: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Sauerbrey: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Governor William Donald Schaefer Democratic Party (United States) Parris Glendening Democratic Party (United States) The 1994 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Democratic governor William Donald Schaefer was ineligible for re-election. Prince George's County Executive Parris Glendening emerged victorious from the Democratic primary after defeating several candidates. Maryland House minority leader Ellen Sauerbrey, who would also be the 1998 Republican nominee for governor, won her party's nomination. In the general election, Glendening narrowly defeated Sauerbrey by a margin of 50.21 percent to 49.78 percent, or by 5,993 votes, the closest gubernatorial election in Maryland since 1919Rasmussen Frederick N. Maryland's last cliffhanger was 1919 governor's race https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/10/marylands-last-cliffhanger-was-1919-governors-race-election-1994-2/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 10, 1994 and the first gubernatorial election in Maryland history to be decided by an absentee runoff.Frece John W. Republicans anticipated absentee role https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/09/republicans-anticipated-absentee-role-election-1994/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 9, 1994 Sauerbrey's campaign challenged the results of the election, filing a lawsuit alleging voter fraud and election irregularities; her claims were rejected by Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge Raymond G. Thieme Jr. in January 1995.Montgomery David Judge rejects Sauerbrey's bid to overturn vote in Maryland https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/01/14/judge-rejects-sauerbreys-bid-to-overturn-vote-in-maryland/665e2a3e-21bc-43c5-a47e-9c007781faac/ March 10, 2024 The Washington Post January 14, 1995 This election marked the first time since 1915 that a Democrat won Maryland without Baltimore County, the first time since 1930 that a Democrat won Maryland without Cecil County, and the first time since 1919 that a Democrat won without St. Mary's County.Archives of Maryland, Volume 0126, Page 0249 - Maryland Manual, 1915-16 https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/000001/000126/html/am126--249.html January 17, 2022 msa.maryland.govhttps://books.google.com/books?id=x4tKAQAAMAAJ Maryland Manual 1987 Hall of Records Commission en This is the last time Howard County voted for the statewide loser. Democratic primary Campaign Baltimore mayor Kurt Schmoke, who was seen as the likely Democratic frontrunner in the race,Banisky Sandy Bowman Tom 1994 governor's race heats up: Schmoke says he may enter https://www.newspapers.com/image/170654708/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun February 26, 1993 Newspapers.comFletcher Michael A. Schmoke moving fast, if not running https://www.newspapers.com/image/170654708/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun August 15, 1993 Newspapers.com announced in September 1993 that he would not run for governor, instead opting for a third term as mayor in 1995. Prince George's County Executive Parris Glendening, Lieutenant Governor Melvin Steinberg, and state senator Mary Boergers were among the first candidates to enter the race for governor. Governor William Donald Schaefer, unimpressed with the early candidates, who were distancing themselves from Schaefer, encouraged state senator American Joe Miedusiewski and U.S. representatives Steny Hoyer and Ben Cardin to enter the race.Tapscott Richard Gov. Schaefer goes a-courting https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1993/10/20/gov-schaefer-goes-a-courting/bbd62d39-4533-4491-baea-7a2e12fff0e6/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post October 20, 1993Timberg Robert Schaefer encourages 4 to enter governor's race In slap at current candidates, governor turns to 3 Democrats, GOP's Bentley https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/10/20/schaefer-encourages-4-to-enter-governors-race-in-slap-at-current-candidates-governor-turns-to-3-democrats-gops-bentley/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 20, 1993 Although Miedusiewski entered the race a few weeks later,Tapscott Richard An unforgettable name goes on Md. ballot https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1993/11/17/an-unforgettable-name-goes-on-md-ballot/528ba32f-8460-4fdf-8210-2d1c89c50862/ December 13, 2023 The Washington Post November 17, 1993 Schaefer declined to endorse him, saying that he didn't do endorsements, but urged voters to support him. Steinberg was initially viewed as the frontrunner of the Democratic primary, but his campaign suffered from poor fundraising and gaffes that contributed to his dwindling lead in polling. Glendening receiving the endorsements of both Schmoke and Montgomery County Executive Neal Potter established him as the new frontrunner in the raceFrece John W. Glendening emerging as front-runner https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/05/29/glendening-emerging-as-front-runner-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun May 29, 1994 and gave him an overwhelming lead in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and Baltimore City, which led to his resounding victory in the Democratic primary in September 1994.Ideological opposites to vie in Nov. race for governor https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/09/14/ideological-opposites-to-vie-in-nov-race-for-governor-primary-1994-2/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 14, 1994 Candidates Nominee Parris Glendening, Prince George's County ExecutiveFletcher Michael A. Glendening makes it official: He's in the race for governor https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/04/26/glendening-makes-it-official-hes-in-the-race-for-governor-campaign-1994/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun April 26, 1994 Running mate: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice and daughter of Robert F. KennedyTimberg Robert Glendening picks Townsend as No. 2 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/06/19/glendening-picks-townsend-as-no-2/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun June 19, 1994 Eliminated in primary Don Allensworth, college professor, investor, and planning consultant1994 Gubernatorial Election Primary Candidate Listing https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/1994/candidates_1994/primary_gov.html elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections March 8, 2024 Running mate: Linda K. Hartman Mary Boergers, state senator from the 17th districtTimberg Robert Boergers opens campaign with 'outsider' theme https://www.newspapers.com/image/170854281/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 14, 1993 Newspapers.com Running mate: Barbara Osborn Kreamer, former state delegate from the 34th districtFrece John Boergers sets 1st all-female ticket https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/07/04/boergers-sets-1st-all-female-ticket-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun July 4, 1994 Walter Gilcrist Finch, attorney Running mate: John Siegert, insurance agent Lawrence K. Freeman, Lyndon LaRouche activist and perennial candidate Running mate: Mark Nafziger, Lyndon LaRouche activist and economist American Joe Miedusiewski, state senator from the 46th district Running mate: Bernie Fowler, state senator from the 29th districtZorzi William F. Jr. Miedusiewski names Fowler as running mate https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/06/30/miedusiewski-names-fowler-as-running-mate-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun June 30, 1994 Melvin Steinberg, lieutenant governor of MarylandTapscott Richard Running to be No. 1 in Md. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1993/06/09/running-to-be-no-1-in-md/ef7846db-e220-4af4-851d-417d7898a92f/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post June 9, 1993 Running mate: James C. Simpson, state senator from the 28th district (previously Thomas P. O'Reilly, state senator from the 22nd district, who withdrew after being appointed to the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission)Timberg Robert Steinberg picks Simpson after O'Reilly declines https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/07/06/steinberg-picks-simpson-after-oreilly-declines-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun July 6, 1994 Withdrawn Stewart W. Bainum Jr., CEO of Manor Care Inc. and former state senator from the 20th districtAbramowitz Michael Tapscott Richard Bainum passed up Md. race for firm, family, he says https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/05/17/bainum-passed-up-md-race-for-firm-family-he-says/bae74d59-e25e-4f97-9c3d-2257ae163a14/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post May 16, 1994 Frank M. Conaway Sr., former state delegate from the 40th district (endorsed Glendening)Frece John W. Conaway gives up candidacy https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/05/25/conaway-gives-up-candidacy-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun May 25, 1994 Edward J. Kasemeyer, former state senator from the 14th district (ran for state senator)Heath Thomas General Assembly https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1994/09/14/general-assembly/1c96b3b2-3349-49f5-bf35-7f186319e902/ March 9, 2024 The Washington Post September 13, 1994 Declined Ben Cardin, U.S. representative for MD 3 (ran for re-election) J. Joseph Curran Jr., Attorney General of Maryland (ran for re-election)Frece John W. Curran says he won't run for governor https://www.newspapers.com/image/170627428/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 8, 1993 Newspapers.com Steny Hoyer, U.S. representative for MD 5 (ran for re-election, endorsed Glendening)Tapscott Richard Big name Democrats eye governor's race https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1993/10/14/big-name-democrats-eye-governors-race/d72b4355-1ee6-4d19-8fc3-c5e831652a10/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post October 13, 1993 Donald P. Hutchinson, former Baltimore County Executive R. Clayton Mitchell Jr., Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 36th districtMitchell affirms he's out of race for governorship 'It's not for me,' the speaker says https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/11/04/mitchell-affirms-hes-out-of-race-for-governorship-its-not-for-me-the-speaker-says-2/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 4, 1993 Kurt Schmoke, mayor of Baltimore (ran for re-election, endorsed Glendening)Fletcher Michael A. Schmoke is out of governor's race https://www.newspapers.com/image/170588171/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 21, 1993 Newspapers.comTapscott Richard Schmoke throws his support to Glendening gubernatorial bird https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/04/29/schmoke-throws-his-support-to-glendening-gubernatorial-bid/baf2a8aa-8923-4f86-9fcc-3766e6945534/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post April 29, 1994 Endorsements Mary Boergers Organizations EMILY's ListFletcher Michael A. Boergers endorsed by EMILY's List https://www.newspapers.com/image/373638493/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun June 2, 1994 Newspapers.com Parris Glendening U.S. representatives Steny Hoyer, MD 5 MD-05Abramowitz Michael Babington Charles Glendening gets Hoyer on board https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/04/21/glendening-gets-hoyer-on-board/4ed0fd53-8e08-4594-8766-88fc12b7a15b/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post April 20, 1994 Statewide elected officials Harry Hughes, former governor of Maryland State senators Decatur "Bucky" Trotter, 24th districtAbramowitz Michael Glendening's stumping has senators grumping https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/04/08/glendenings-stumping-has-senators-grumping/869b7d20-7784-4590-b5cf-5c1761d598f4/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post April 8, 1994 State delegates Frank M. Conaway Sr., 40th district Gene Counihan, 15th district Peter Franchot, 20th district Brian Frosh, 16th district Nancy Kopp, 16th district Local officials Bill Campbell, mayor of AtlantaFletcher Michael A. Mayor likely to back Glendening https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/04/28/mayor-likely-to-back-glendening-campaign-1994/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun April 28, 1994 Neal Potter, Montgomery County ExecutiveBabington Charles Glendening Wins Second Big Endorsement https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/1994/05/10/glendening-wins-second-big-endorsement/4e5ff1f8-b830-4a0b-8506-c5e1b49daeb5/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post May 9, 1994 Kurt Schmoke, mayor of Baltimore Carl Stokes, Baltimore city councilor Individuals Larry S. Gibson, lawyer and political organizerSchmoke boosts Glendening https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/04/29/schmoke-boosts-glendening-campaign-1994-2/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun April 29, 1994 Organizations Maryland Fraternal Order of PoliceAbramowitz Michael Maryland police union backs Glendening in close vote https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/04/13/maryland-police-union-backs-glendening-in-close-vote/dd6e6c3b-29e6-4b28-b027-af84379a49f4/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post April 13, 1994 Maryland League of Conservation VotersWaldron Thomas W. Environmental leaders endorse Glendening https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/08/04/environmental-leaders-endorse-glendening-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun August 4, 1994 Labor unions Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIOZorzi William F. Jr. Glendening backed by big labor https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/07/15/glendening-backed-by-big-labor-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor-2/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun July 15, 1994 Maryland-D.C. Building Trades Council (co-endorsement with Miedusiewski) Newspapers The Baltimore Sun (Democratic primary only)Waldron Thomas W. Gubernatorial hopefuls at odds over 30-second Steinberg TV ad https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/08/26/gubernatorial-hopefuls-at-odds-over-30-second-steinberg-tv-ad-campaign-1994/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun August 26, 1994 American Joe Miedusiewski State senators Thomas L. Bromwell, 8th districtZorzi William F. Jr. Miedusiewski's populist message marks start of his gubernatorial bid Democratic hopeful seen as dark horse https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/11/17/miedusiewskis-populist-message-marks-start-of-his-gubernatorial-bid-democratic-hopeful-seen-as-dark-horse/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 17, 1993 John C. Coolahan, 12th districtCarson Larry Ruppersberger gets the nod in Balto. Co. https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/09/14/ruppersberger-gets-the-nod-in-balto-co-primary-election-results-1994-incumbents-dell-libby-advance-in-commisssion-race/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 14, 1994 Labor unions Maryland-D.C. Building Trades Council (co-endorsement with Glendening) Melvin Steinberg State delegates Frank Boston, 41st district Labor unions United Food and Commercial Workers Declined to endorse Statewide officials William Donald Schaefer, incumbent governor of MarylandWaldron Thomas W. Governor embraces Miedusiewski, sort of https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/08/10/governor-embraces-miedusiewski-sort-of-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun August 10, 1994 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Marginof error MaryBoergers ParrisGlendening American JoeMiedusiewski MelvinSteinberg Other UndecidedMason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research September 7–8, 1994 581 (LV) ± 4.1% 10% 45% 13% 20% 2% 10%Mason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research August 26–28, 1994 421 (LV) ± 4.8% 8% 43% 10% 16% 2% 21%Mason-Dixon Research July 15–17, 1994 839 (RV) ± 3.5% 12% 38% 16% 11% – 23%Mason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research June 16–18, 1994 818 (RV) ± 5.0% 10% 31% 7% 21% – 31%Maryland Businessesfor Responsible GovernmentMaryland Businessesfor Responsible Government April 21–27, 1994 814 (LV) – 7% 16% 5.4% 15.4% – –Mason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research January 31 – February 2, 1994 491 (RV) ± 3.5% 8% 18% 4% 28% – – 9% 19% 4% 28% 5%Stewart Bainum with 5% –Cooper & Secrest AssociatesCooper & Secrest AssociatesPoll sponsored by Steinberg's campaign. December 13–19, 1993 814 (LV) – 7% 16% 6% 26% – 45% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error MaryBoergers J. JosephCurran Jr. ParrisGlendening R. ClaytonMitchell Jr. KurtSchmoke MelvinSteinberg UndecidedMason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research July 29–31, 1993 502 (RV) ± 3.5% 11% 11% 12% – 33% 13% 27%Mason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research February 26–28, 1993 811 (LV) ± 3.5% – 15% 10% 5% 31% 13% 27% – 21% 15% – – 19% 45% Results thumb|300px|Results by county #7996e2 Glendening #bdd3ff 30–40% #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #3933E5 80–90% #FACA33 Miedusiewski #FDE387 40–50% Democratic primary resultshttps://elections.maryland.gov/elections/1994/results_1994/index.html 1994 Gubernatorial Election Parris Glendening Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Democratic Party (United States) 293,314 53.59 American Joe Miedusiewski Bernie Fowler Democratic Party (United States) 100,296 18.32 Melvin A. Steinberg James C. Simpson Democratic Party (United States) 82,308 15.04 Mary Boergers Barbara Osborn Kreamer Democratic Party (United States) 46,888 8.57 Don Allensworth Linda Hartman Democratic Party (United States) 15,680 2.86 Walter Gilcrist Finch John Siegert Democratic Party (United States) 5,369 0.98 Lawrence K. Freeman Mark Nafziger Democratic Party (United States) 3,518 0.64 547,373 100.00 Republican primary Campaign Ahead of the election, Republicans expressed optimism in their ability to retake the governor's office,Stuckey Tom Md. has bumper corp of gubernatorial hopefuls https://www.newspapers.com/image/281279075/ March 6, 2024 Associated Press The Daily Times August 1, 1993 Newspapers.com with party nominees receiving about 40 percent of the vote in recent electionsSmith Herbert C. Potential Candidates for Governor, Their Strategies and Liabilities https://www.newspapers.com/image/170660003/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun August 15, 1993 Newspapers.com and polls showing voters strongly disapproving of Governor William Donald Schaefer as a result of his support for an $800 million tax restructuring package and media coverage of his "style" problems, including his "shithouse" gaffe.Jensen Peter Poll puts Schaefer's popularity at an all-time low https://www.baltimoresun.com/1991/03/14/poll-puts-schaefers-popularity-at-an-all-time-low/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun March 14, 1991Rascovar Barry Maryland GOP Has a Chance for a 'Dream Team' https://www.baltimoresun.com/1992/08/02/maryland-gop-has-a-chance-for-a-dream-team-2/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun August 2, 1992 Potential Republican candidates predicted a crowded Democratic field to succeed Schaefer in 1994 and a resulting fratricide that would make coalescing around a single candidate following the primary elections challenging for the Democratic Party. Republicans also believed that the party was likely to nominate an urban-oriented nominee, which they saw as an ideal general election opponent. 1990 gubernatorial nominee William Shepard became the first candidate to enter the race, followed shortly afterwards by House of Delegates minority leader Ellen Sauerbrey in April 1993. Anne Arundel County Executive Robert R. Neall, who was viewed as the early Republican frontrunner,Jensen Peter Neall names 26-member panel to gauge his election chances https://www.newspapers.com/image/373308908/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 19, 1993 Newspapers.com announced in October 1993 that he would not run for governor, clearing a path for U.S. representative Helen Delich Bentley,Bentley to decide on governor's race by Nov. 8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/91902988/ March 8, 2024 The Star Democrat October 18, 1993 Newspapers.com who announced her candidacy for governor a month later.Timberg Robert Zorzi Jr. William F. Bentley decides: She will run for governor GOP contender is a Schaefer favorite https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/11/10/bentley-decides-she-will-run-for-governor-gop-contender-is-a-schaefer-favorite/ September 20, 2023 The Baltimore Sun November 10, 1993 Sauerbrey steadily rose in polling during the Republican primary election, bringing the gap between her and Bentley within 13 points five days before the primary.Frece John W. Timberg Robert Tight race for governor seen in Nov. https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/09/14/tight-race-for-governor-seen-in-nov-primary-election-results-1994/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 14, 1994 She also criticized Bentley as a "big-spending liberal", citing her voting record in Congress; Bentley did not respond to Sauerbrey's attacks and chose to keep a low profile at debates, instead focusing on the general election. Sauerbrey won the Republican nomination in an upset in September 1994, defeating Bentley by a margin of 52 percent to 38 percent. Sauerbrey's surprise win marked a rightward shift in the Maryland Republican Party's politics and was one of many defeats for the Republican establishment, as voters rejected two of the state's three members on the Republican National Committee and defeated establishment candidate Richard Taylor in the comptroller primary election.Goldstein Amy Tapscott Richard A long shot, Sauerbrey hit mark in Md. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/09/15/a-long-shot-sauerbrey-hit-mark-in-md/b6ecb019-2f6a-44e1-b604-e22beef3b706/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post September 15, 1994 Candidates Nominee Ellen Sauerbrey, minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 10th districtSmith C. Fraser Republicans running a straw poll https://www.newspapers.com/image/170939209/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun April 21, 1993 Newspapers.com Running mate: Paul Rappaport, former chief of the Howard County Police Department and lawyerMelton R. H. Md. candidate Sauerbrey names her running mate https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/04/21/md-candidate-sauerbrey-names-her-running-mate/94af9d4d-dd8a-48bf-aa03-36f050fee78f/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post April 20, 1994 Eliminated in primary Helen Delich Bentley, U.S. representative for MD 2 Running mate: Howard A. Denis, state senator from the 16th districtFrece John W. Timberg Robert Bentley chooses Denis as her running mate https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/06/21/bentley-chooses-denis-as-her-running-mate-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun June 21, 1994 William S. Shepard, diplomat and nominee for governor in 1990Sullivan Kevin Shepard running again in Maryland for GOP gubernatorial nomination https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/05/17/shepard-running-again-in-maryland-for-gop-gubernatorial-nomination/cf434b10-8a70-4430-98f1-46d666be864c/ March 3, 2024 The Washington Post May 16, 1994 Running mate: Julia Walsh Gouge, Carroll County commissionerSun Baltimore Gouge exit roils race for House https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/06/26/gouge-exit-roils-race-for-house/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun June 26, 1994 Declined Robert R. Neall, Anne Arundel County Executive Endorsements Helen Delich Bentley U.S. senators J. Glenn Beall Jr., Maryland Charles Mathias, MarylandStuckey Tom Republicans running a straw poll https://www.newspapers.com/image/93129585/ March 9, 2024 Associated Press The Star Democrat April 24, 1994 Newspapers.com U.S. representatives Connie Morella, MD 8 MD-08 Statewide elected officials Carroll A. Campbell Jr., governor of South Carolina Organizations Maryland Fraternal Order of Police Ellen Sauerbrey Executive branch officials Jack Kemp, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTapscott Richard Gunning Up for Fall https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/05/12/gunning-up-for-fall/bcc0ce1e-0457-4dd0-9a5f-69fa743f73c1/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post May 12, 1994 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error Helen DelichBentley EllenSauerbrey WilliamShephard UndecidedMason-Dixon Research September 7–8, 1994 368 (LV) ± 5.2% 45% 32% 7% 16%Mason-Dixon Research August 26–28, 1994 228 (LV) ± 6.6% 44% 27% 10% 19%Mason-Dixon Research July 15–17, 1994 839 (RV) ± 3.5% 48% 14% 11% 27%Mason-Dixon Research June 16–18, 1994 818 (RV) ± 5.0% 41% 11% 9% 39%Tarrant GroupPoll sponsored by Bentley's campaign. "Tarrant" May 10–11, 1994 700 (V) – 43% 9% 7% –Maryland Businessesfor Responsible Government April 21–27, 1994 814 (LV) – 28.5% 10.4% 14.5% –Mason-Dixon Research January 31 – February 2, 1994 261 (RV) ± 3.5% 46% 7% 9% 38% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error Helen DelichBentley BillBrock RobertNeall EllenSauerbrey WilliamShephard UndecidedMason-Dixon Research July 29–31, 1993 502 (RV) ± 3.5% 31% – 19% 6% 5% 39%Mason-Dixon Research February 26–28, 1993 811 (LV) ± 3.5% 34% 4% 10% – 11% 41% – 5% 17% 13% 13% 52% Results thumb|300px|Results by county #E27F7F Sauerbrey #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #F1C92A Bentley #FFDD55 40–50% #F1C92A 50–60% Republican primary results Ellen Sauerbrey Paul Rappaport Republican Party (United States) 123,676 52.18 Helen Delich Bentley Howard A. Denis Republican Party (United States) 89,821 37.90 William S. Shepard Julia Walsh Gouge Republican Party (United States) 23,505 9.92 237,002 100.00 General election Predictions SourceRatingAs of The Cook Political Report1994 CPR Governor Race Ratings https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/461676 The Cook Political Report March 1, 2026 Lean D October 24, 1994 Campaign In the general election, Glendening sought to position himself as a prudent fiscal manager, citing his record as county executive, and on a platform supporting education, public safety, and environmental protection. Sauerbrey continued to campaign on lowering taxes and deregulation.Frece John W. Timberg Robert Slim win may hamper Glendening administration https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/15/slim-win-may-hamper-glendening-administration-glendening-claims-victory-election-1994/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 15, 1994Abramowitz Michael Sauerbrey brings tax attack to Glendening's turf https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/10/06/sauerbrey-brings-tax-attack-to-glendenings-turf/f83ec328-66e9-4dc5-b3a9-40841ba9c456/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post October 6, 1994 In the final eight weeks of the election, Glendening spent $2.5 million on campaign ads portraying Sauerbrey as a right-wing extremist who would roll back protections on gun control and abortion rights, and associating her with televangelist Pat Robertson and his Christian Coalition, who distributed campaign literature in churches spotlighting certain political positions of Glendening and Sauerbrey.Babington Charles Shen Fern Religious right's activism roils Md. governor's race https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/11/05/religious-rights-activism-roils-md-governors-race/5ab33a68-7e40-46c0-a918-0623554373dd/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post November 4, 1994Waldron Thomas W. A Glendening ad stirs Sauerbrey's fury https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/05/a-glendening-ad-stirs-sauerbreys-fury-campaign-1994-the-race-for-governor/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 5, 1994 He also criticized her pledge to cut taxes, calling her a "millionairess" and arguing that it would curtail essential state services and force local jurisdictions to compensate by raising property taxes. As a result of the ad blitz, Sauerbrey's approval ratings fell into the 30 percent range within the final days of the election. Glendening's narrow win in the general election against Sauerbrey led Governor Schaefer to call for a "rebuilding" of the Maryland Democratic Party led by U.S. senator Barbara Mikulski.DeFilippo Frank A. State Democratic Party left in shambles https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/17/state-democratic-party-left-in-shambles-2/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 17, 1994 Endorsements Parris Glendening (D) Executive branch officials James Brady, former White House Press Secretary (Republican)Obermayer Joel Bradys back Glendening and criticize Sauerbrey https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/09/27/bradys-back-glendening-and-criticize-sauerbrey-campaign-1994/ March 9, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 27, 1994 Statewide officials William Donald Schaefer, incumbent governor of MarylandFrece John W. Schaefer on stump backing Glendening https://www.newspapers.com/image/373794901/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 19, 1994 Newspapers.com State senators American Joe Miedusiewski, 46th districtTimberg Robert Miedusiewski throws support to Glendening, having found a 'comfort level' https://www.newspapers.com/image/373762949/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 12, 1994 Newspapers.com Local officials Clarence H. Burns, former mayor of BaltimoreBanisky Sandy Du Burns tells voters to defeat 'that woman' https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/09/du-burns-tells-voters-to-defeat-that-woman-republican-voters-savor-a-day-full-of-possibilities-election-1994/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 9, 2014 Individuals Sarah Brady, gun control advocate and wife of James Brady Bill Marriott, chairman of Marriott International (Republican)Republicans defect to Glendening https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/10/26/republicans-defect-to-glendening-campaign-1994/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 26, 1994 Organizations Maryland National Women's Political Caucus chapterShen Fern Md. contest accentuates new twist in gender gap https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/11/05/md-contest-accentuates-new-twist-in-gender-gap/fdc541ae-857f-49f4-8787-fbf5c7d44e12/ March 8, 2024 The Washington Post November 4, 1994 Newspapers The Baltimore SunGlendening for Governor https://www.newspapers.com/image/373498657/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 30, 1994 Newspapers.com Ellen Sauerbrey (R) U.S. representatives Helen Delich Bentley, MD 2 MD-02 Wayne Gilchrest, MD 1 MD-01Glendening, Sauerbrey charge 11th-hour switches on issues https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/04/glendening-sauerbrey-charge-11th-hour-switches-on-issues-campaign-1994-2/ March 8, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 4, 1994 Party officials Haley Barbour, chair of the Republican National CommitteeWaldron Thomas W. Sauerbrey gets $1 million for campaign https://www.newspapers.com/image/373738955/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 22, 1994 Organizations NRA Political Victory FundFrece John W. NRA touts Sauerbrey in voter mailing https://www.newspapers.com/image/373792555/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 18, 1994 Newspapers.com Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Marginof error ParrisGlendening (D) EllenSauerbrey (R) UndecidedMason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research November 2–4, 1994 1,100 (LV) ± 3.0% 47% 45% –Mason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research October 13–15, 1994 826 (RV) ± 3.5% 48% 42% 10%The Washington Post October 8–11, 1994 808 (LV) ± 4.0% 53% 37% 10%Mason-Dixon ResearchMason-Dixon Research September 21–23, 1994 829 (RV) ± 3.5% 47% 40% 13%Hypotenuse Inc. Early September 1994 500 (RV) ± 4.5% 48% 47% – background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Parris Glendening vs. Helen Delich Bentley Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error ParrisGlendening Helen DelichBentley UndecidedMason-Dixon Research August 26–28, 1994 824 (LV) ± 3.5% 43% 37% 20%Mason-Dixon Research July 15–17, 1994 839 (RV) ± 3.5% 38% 41% 21%Mason-Dixon Research June 16–18, 1994 818 (RV) ± 5.0% 37% 35% 28%Tarrant GroupTarrant Group"Tarrant" May 10–11, 1994 700 (V) – 37% 39% 24% Melvin Steinberg vs. Helen Delich Bentley Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error MelvinSteinberg Helen DelichBentley UndecidedTarrant Group"Tarrant" May 10–11, 1994 700 (V) – 32% 38% 30%Mason-Dixon Research January 31 – February 2, 1994 261 (RV) ± 3.5% 28% 34% 38% Results Maryland gubernatorial election, 1994http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/42electg/html/1994/94gov.html Maryland General Election, 1994 - Governor & Lt. Governor Democratic Party (United States) Parris Glendening Kathleen Kennedy Townsend 708,094 50.21% -9.55% Republican Party (United States) Ellen Sauerbrey Paul Rappaport 702,101 49.78% +9.55% 105 0.02% N/A 5,993 0.42% -19.58% 1,410,300 60.67% +5.82% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Dispute over results On November 12, 1994, Sauerbrey's campaign said that it had hired sixteen professional investigators, led by attorney George Beall and party counsel Chris West, to probe complaints of voter fraud and irregularities in the gubernatorial general election.Timberg Robert Waldron Thomas W. Glendening on brink of win Sauerbrey says she may not close gap of 2,543 votes https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/12/glendening-on-brink-of-win-sauerbrey-says-she-may-not-close-gap-of-2543-votes-election-1994/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 12, 1994Challenge in governor's race uncharted territory Lawyers research candidate options https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/11/12/challenge-in-governors-race-uncharted-territory-lawyers-research-candidate-options-election-1994-2/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 12, 1994 The investigation claimed that voting machines in Prince George's and Montgomery counties and the city of Baltimore had been tampered with to record votes from 4,774 incarcerated individuals, 37 dead voters, 71 individuals who provided elections officials with addresses of vacant buildings, 20 unregistered voters, and 84 voters who had voted twice. Sauerbrey filed an unprecedentedFrece John W. Sauerbrey suit over election is put on fast track https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/12/29/sauerbrey-suit-over-election-is-put-on-fast-track/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun December 29, 1994 lawsuit seeking to overturn the general election results, citing the findings of her investigation and earlier claims that about 2,000 absentee ballots were cast without a required affidavit or processed early by election officials.Frece John W. Zorzi William F. Jr. 11,000 votes challenged Republican Ellen Sauerbrey officially files suit contesting November election https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/12/28/11000-votes-challenged-republican-ellen-sauerbrey-officially-files-suit-contesting-november-election/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun December 28, 1994Janofsky Michael Loser for Maryland Governor Files Suit to Overturn Election https://www.nytimes.com/1994/12/29/us/loser-for-maryland-governor-files-suit-to-overturn-election.html March 10, 2024 The New York Times December 29, 1994 Lawyers for the Glendening campaign sought to dismiss Sauerbrey's lawsuit, saying that the alleged voting irregularities were "the result of [at worst] excusable neglect, or do not involve intentionally wrongful acts or acts of fraud by voters, election officials, or others" and that Sauerbrey could not prove that such voters cast ballots for Glendening or voted in the governor's race at all. Maryland attorney general J. Joseph Curran Jr. also sought the dismissal of the lawsuit, saying that the Constitution of Maryland gave the Maryland House of Delegates exclusive jurisdiction over deciding the outcome of a disputed gubernatorial election.Frece John W. Glendening seeks dismissal of Sauerbrey suit https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/12/31/glendening-seeks-dismissal-of-sauerbrey-suit/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun December 31, 1994 On January 14, 1995, Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge Raymond G. Thieme Jr. rejected Sauerbrey's claims, saying that while the Maryland Republican Party's investigation of the election presented "serious problems in Baltimore City", Sauerbrey presented no "clear and convincing" proof of election fraud. Sauerbrey initially planned to appeal Judge Thieme's decision, but withdrew her appeal on January 16, 1995.James Michael Sauerbrey abandons election appeal https://www.baltimoresun.com/1995/01/16/sauerbrey-abandons-election-appeal/ March 10, 2024 The Baltimore Sun January 16, 1995 In November 2020, in an interview with Maryland Matters after President Donald Trump made false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, Sauerbrey expressed no regrets about challenging her 1994 election outcome.Rydell John Glendening, Sauerbrey Reflect on the Ballot Impasse - And Their Own https://www.marylandmatters.org/2020/11/07/glendening-sauerbrey-reflect-on-the-ballot-impasse-and-their-own/ March 10, 2024 Maryland Matters November 7, 2020 Notes Partisan clients References Gubernatorial Maryland 1994