Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith is “resting comfortably” after checking himself into a hospital and undergoing triple bypass surgery this morning, his spokesman said.

Smith, a 66-year-old Democrat, suffered minor chest pain Tuesday morning and checked himself into St. Joseph Medical Center. After tests, cardiac specialists scheduled surgery this morning to correct blockages.

A full recovery is expected. Smith’s family released a statement thanking the community for their support and concern.

“Knowing my father, he will be running circles around the rest of us in a matter of weeks,” said Smith’s son, Michael Paul Smith.

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