Candice Henry

With Johnson's Help, Baker Thwarted Again

Former Del. Rushern Baker: Addressing the PG Democratic Central Committee LANDOVER - David Harrington, chairman of the Prince George's County Council, was selected by the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee to fill the vacant District 47 Senate seat here last night.

Harrington received 12 of the 23 votes cast by the central committee, with chairman Terry Speigner casting the deciding vote in Harrington's favor over former Del. Rushern Baker, who received 11 votes.

The committee's recommendation will now be sent to Gov. Martin O'Malley for approval. Once approved, Harrington will serve the remainder of the District 47 term left vacant by the death of Sen. Gwendolyn Britt on Jan. 12. The current term runs through 2010.

Delegate Jolene Ivey did not receive a vote from the central committee. Travis Britt, the husband of the late senator, had been a candidate, but he withdrew his name from consideration prior to the vote. Two other candidates, Delegates Victor Ramirez and Doyle Niemann, also withdrew. Candice Henry, a local resident and substitute school teacher also competed in the race.