May 10th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
Before he died of cardiac arrest early Thursday morning, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz was a formidable and leading contender in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor. The Baltimore Sun reports his unexpected death will have dramatic political ramifications, shaking up what was a seven-way contest of major candidates hoping to take on popular Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
Kamenetz consistently polled among the top three candidates and had raised more money than anyone else in the field. This week, his campaign had reserved more than $1 million worth of airtime in the Baltimore and Washington markets — the first Democratic candidate with the resources to do that. He was a dominant political force in the Baltimore region, a battleground area crucial to winning the primary less than six weeks away.
.jpg)
