Maryland governor race

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BOB EHRLICH (R)

First elected in 2002; seeking second full term; Ehrlich is running unopposed in the Sept. 12 primary.

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• Official Web site

• Born: Nov. 25, 1957; Arbutus, Md.
• Family: Married (Kendel); two children.
• Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1982; Princeton University, B.A., 1979.
• Professional career: Attorney, 1982-94.
• Military career: None.
• Previous elective office: U.S. House, 1994-2002; state House, 1986-94.

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O'Malley, the mayor of Baltimore, is running unopposed in the Sept. 12 primary.

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• Democratic Governors Association profile

• Born: Jan. 18, 1963; Baltimore, Md.
• Family: Married (Katie); four children.
• Education: University of Maryland, J.D., 1988; Catholic University, B.A., 1985.
• Professional career: Assistant state's attorney, 1988-90.
• Military career: None.
• Previous elective office: Baltimore mayor, 2000-06; Baltimore City Council, 1992-99.

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