Baltimore county executive easily keeps his seat

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Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith cinched a victory and second term even his staunchest critics expected Tuesday night over Republican challenger and political newcomer Clarence Bell.

Smith directed his comments to fellow Democrat nominees at a victory party at a Timonium hotel, including state?s attorney nominee Scott Shellenberger, before leaving to join Baltimore Mayor Martin O?Malley ? who was neck-and-neck with incumbent Robert Ehrlich in the governor?s race ? at a downtown rally.

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