Dirk Haire of Annapolis also contributed $6,000 to Del. John Leopold's campaign while praising the lawmaker's experience and ability to win the office being vacated by Democrat Janet S. Owens.
Mr. Haire's decision leaves former state delegate Phil Bissett of Mayo as Mr. Leopold's only announced challenger in the Republican primary battle for county executive.
Mr. Bissett, who lost to Ms. Owens in...
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