Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s high-profile progressive prosecutor who was indicted on federal charges, has lost her second reelection bid in the Democratic primary.
According to the unofficial election results by the Maryland State Board of Elections, Ivan Bates led by 26,660 votes or 39.8 percent, Thiru Vignarajah got 30.4 percent, and Mosby came in third, at 29.8 percent.
Bates, a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor, criticized Mosby on the campaign trail over what he called the mismanagement and incompetence of her office. He often said that he ran to make Baltimore safer.
“I am humble, grateful, and excited that Baltimore decided it was time for a change, and the voters have placed their trust and belief in me,” Bates wrote to his supporters in an email announcing his victory on July 23….