Thornburgh Wins Pennsylvania Governor Upset Over Flaherty
Richard L. Thornburgh defeated Peter F Flaherty to become Pennsylvania's 42nd governor, breaking eight years of Democratic rule under Gov. Milton Shapp. With 99 percent of votes, Thornburgh led 53 to 47 as turnout reached 63 percent. The win energized GOP in the state House and Senate while Philadelphia voters rejected Mayor Frank Rizzo's bid for a third term.
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Marion Barry Wins D C Mayor Post Victory in DC election
Democrat Marion Barry captured 71 percent of the vote to become mayor of the District of Columbia in unofficial returns. Barry led over Republican Arthur A. Fletcher as Walter Fauntroy retained his non voting delegate seat with a large margin. Barry spoke to supporters at Harambee House vowing to lead the city after Walter E. Washington’s tenure.
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Beall Beaten in Maryland Vote as Hughes Seizes Change
In Baltimore Beall and running mate Allen were crushed by Harry Hughes and Bagley as Maryland voters endorsed change. Beall carried only Allegany and Garrett counties, losing Baltimore City and extensive suburbs by large margins, with Republicans now under a quarter of registered voters. Hughes framed a fresh start and integrity as the campaign’s core themes.
Assembly balance to remain the same in 1979 Maryland
ANNAPOLIS AP There will be new faces and new leadership in the 1979 General Assembly but the overall party balance will remain the same with Republicans vastly outnumbered by Democrats. Republicans Tuesday lost one of the eight seats they held in the 47 member Senate but the 15 they had in the House. The Senate loss came in Baltimore County as Francis X. Kelly beat Del. George A. Price in the race to succeed Sen. C.A. Porter Hopkins, a Republican. Also knocked off was Vernon F. Boozer, but his loss in the House was offset by GOP victories in two Montgomery County districts. Constance Morella beat Del. John X. Ward in one. Robin Ficker won a House seat in the other. Six Democratic delegates were elected in the half-way to the Senate. Patrick Welsh, Dennis Rasmussen and Timothy Hickman from Baltimore County, Frank Shore from Montgomery County, Bernard Donovan from Prince Georges County, and Joseph Long from Wicomico County. Internal politicking will begin toward next month’s Democratic caucuses to decide leadership of the next Assembly. Retirements and defeats leave both chambers without presiding officers, majority leaders or committee chairmen in each. The battle to replace House Speaker Briscoe appears won by Benjamin Cardin with Joseph Owens as chief opponent. The race to replace Senate President Hoyer is open with several Democrats. front-runners include James Clark Jr. and Harry J. McGuirk.
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Barnes gains Maryland seat as new face joins House team
Maryland's delegation to the House expands with seven familiar names plus a newcomer. Michael D. Barnes defeats Newton Steers to win the 5th District seat, as four female incumbents and Beverly Byron seize open seats mark a historic milestone for the state. Barbara Mikulski remains unchallenged in the 3rd District.
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