Our Say:Endorsements for area's state Senate races

State Senate races in Anne Arundel County are usually predictable. But not this year. The retirement of Sen. Phil Jimeno leaves an open seat in District 31, and the contests in Districts 30 and 33 are highly competitive. Our endorsements:

In the Democratic primary for this predominantly Prince George's County district, which includes voters in northwestern Anne Arundel, we endorsed incumbent state Sen. John Giannetti, a brash and polarizing but energetic legislator.

Democratic voters, instead, picked Jim Rosapepe, whose extensive record includes 11 years in the House of Delegates. And...