MD Primary – Wicomico Republican Central Committee

One indication of a seeming renewal in the local GOP is the number of candidates running for the Wicomico GOP Central Committee. There are 13 candidates seeking 9 slots (you can vote for 0 – 9 candidates).

It is our opinion that the Wicomico GOP needs more than surplus candidates to rejuvenate the local party. We believe that 5 candidates stand out and represent (for different reasons) what the Wicomico GOP needs:

• Joe Collins
• G. A. Harrison
• Mark McIver
• Dave Parker
• Michael Swartz

We hope that, if elected, these individuals can help lead a grassroots effort that will move Wicomico County and Maryland into a more conservative and prudent future by recruiting and electing strong candidates to rival a virtual Democrat / left-of-center monopoly. Each person possesses different strengths and talents, all of which are necessary if the Wicomico GOP is to successfully move forward.

Readers may be surprised that we are saddened to see the retirement of Dr. John Bartkovich from the GOP central committee. While we have had disagreements with Dr. Bartkovich in the past, his service to the GOP and his community has been invaluable. While we may not be totally pleased with the current state of the Wicomico and Maryland GOP, we can’t imagine the current condition without the leadership of Dr. Bartkovich.

We also wish that two former members, Bonnie Luna and Cynthia Williams, had chosen to run again this year. While the local GOP may appear to be on an upswing, the talents of individuals like Bartkovich, Luna, and Williams are needed if the local and state parties hope for long term success.