Praisner, Fennel Win Council Primary

Don Praisner, widower of Marilyn J. Praisner whose vacant County Council seat is the subject of a special election set to be held May 13, won the Democratic primary in voting Tuesday night. His opponent will be Republican Mark D. Fennel.

According to the Gazette:

Praisner, 75, husband of former Councilwoman Marilyn J. Praisner, whose February death triggered the special election, had 44 percent with 3,288 votes with all precincts reporting. [Nancy] Navarro trailed with 39 percent and 2,940 votes.

Republican Mark D. Fennel, 42, a marketing analyst from Silver Spring, defeated candidate John McKinnis of Calverton in that party’s primary. Fennel had nearly 48 percent with 898 votes, while McKinnis had 41 percent and 771 votes.

The winners will square off in a District 4 special general election May 13.

The Gazette article is a good wrap so if you are interested I urge you to read it for the full scoop.