From The Banner · Matti Gellman · · 1m 10s
Democratic newcomer flips Republican-held Anne Arundel council seat
Democrat Spencer Jones likely wins Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat after tight race.
In brief
Democrat Spencer Jones likely wins Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat after tight race. Democrat Spencer Jones won Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat, flipping a Republican-held district since 1994. Originally reported by The Banner.
Election results
Democrat Spencer Jones claimed victory in tight race for Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat.
National blue wave
National blue wave helped Democrats flip Republican-held Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat.
Race dynamics
Jones trailed after Election Day but led by 48 votes on Wednesday and 381 by Friday.
Vote count
36,000 votes cast in tight race with Jones leading by 381 votes as of Friday.
Jones' background
Jones is 28, a restaurateur with four Five Guys franchises and Chick and Ruth’s Delly in Annapolis.
Fundraising
Jones received 40% out-of-state donations while Pulliam's came from Maryland.
Pulliam's stance
Pulliam said she would follow the process to the end despite Jones' lead.
“I plan on following the process to the end.”
Council impact
Democrats gain 6-to-1 supermajority in County Council, fulfilling party goal.
What matters most
Democrat Spencer Jones won Anne Arundel Council District 7 seat, flipping a Republican-held district since 1994.
