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11/04/09
County councilman and former alderman Josh Cohen was elected mayor of Annapolis last night, claiming victory in a sweeping triumph for Democrats after one of the most unusual campaigns in city political history. 
 Democratic candidate for Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen is introduced by County Councilman Jamie Benoit to make his victory speech in front of his supporters during the election night party at Loews Annapolis Hotel.
 Josh Cohen, David Cordle and Chris Fox hold court election night to wait for the voters' decision.
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In the three-way mayoral race, Cohen received support from 45 percent of voters, beating Alderman Dave Cordle, R-Ward 5, who had about 42 percent, and independent candidate Chris Fox, who had about 13 percent, according to the city's unofficial count. "Today Annapolis voters sent a clear message that they want to raise the bar in City Hall," Cohen said last night at a victory party in a ballroom at Loews...
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Dumbocrats - 2009-11-05 12:41:42
As this beautiful city slowly slides into a self inflicted dumbocrat oblivion, just remember...... it was Bushs' fault.
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At least we have Paone - 2009-11-05 06:52:35
Thank God for Fred Paone, at least there will be one sane and reasonable voice in City government.
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Maryland politics - 2009-11-05 02:45:04
"Let's throw the bums in"
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write in votes - 2009-11-04 13:55:03
I know of at least 4 people who wrote in votes for Mayor, but they are reporting just one.
I hope all their numbers aren't off my 75%.
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