Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)
Lenore R. Gelfman
MSA SC 3520-11848
Sources:
Newspaper/Journal Articles -
"15 candidates
apply to be Circuit Court judge." The Baltimore Sun, 22 March
1995.
"Lawyers polled
for choice for District Court judge." The Baltimore Sun, 31
March 1995.
"Six nominated
for new seat on Circuit Court.," The Baltimore Sun, 13 April
1995.
"Lack of black
finalists for judgeship questioned." The Baltimore Sun, 15
May 1995.
"Eight apply
to fill seat on court." The Baltimore Sun, 29 June 1995.
"Letters to
the Editor." The Baltimore Sun, 16 July 1995.
"Panel broadens
pool of judicial nominees; Five women, five men are on combined list for
2 Circuit Court vacancies." The Baltimore Sun, 11 October
1995.
"Governor appoints
4 to circuit judgeships; Howard gets first women, first black on bench."
The Baltimore Sun, 25 October 1995.
"Governor appoints
2 women as judges; One is first black named to local Circuit bench."
The Baltimore Sun, 25 October 1995.
"Lawyer Leasure
sworn in as Circuit Court judge; She is first woman to join bench at that
level in county." The Baltimore Sun, 14 November 1995.
"Letters."
The Baltimore Sun, 19 November 1995.
"Circuit Court
gains its first black judge; Attorney must stand for election March 5 for
a 15-year term." The Baltimore Sun, 21 November 1995.
"2 new judges
likely to face challengers; Circuit appointees must run for election in
March 5 primary; Candidates being sought; Critics say governor politicized
process in judicial selection." The Baltimore Sun, 23 November
1995.
"Sit and Run?
Howard County: Newly seated Circuit Court judges shouldn't face immediate
election." The Baltimore Sun, 28 November 1995.
"Judge, attorney
file for Circuit Court in Howard County." The Baltimore Sun,
29 November 1995.
"2 to challenge
new judges in March primary; Candidates question the experience of governor's
appointees; `Not a training ground; 'Incumbents are first woman, black
on circuit bench." The Baltimore Sun, 29 November 1995.
"Judgeship campaign
should be a nasty one (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 3 December
1995.
"Fund-raiser
set for challengers to new judges; 350 people are expected tonight at Columbia
event." The Baltimore Sun, 13 December 1995.
"Judges promise
apolitical campaign; Two new appointees already face challenge in March
5 primary." The Baltimore Sun, 18 December 1995.
"Attorney enters
race for judge; Cohen says husband of candidate sought to dissuade him."
The Baltimore Sun, 21 December 1995.
"Letters."
The Baltimore Sun, 24 December 1995.
"Jessup man
joins race for school board; Engineer becomes fifth candidate for single
position; Primary set for March 5; Five will compete for two judges slots
in Circuit Court." The Baltimore Sun, 27 December 1995.
"1995: A year
marked by its share of battles; Some issues resolved, others refuse to
die; garbage still hot issue." The Baltimore Sun, 31 December
1995.
"Politics'
role in naming of judges debated; Barbs continue to fly as primary vote
nears." The Baltimore Sun, 1 March 1996.
"LETTERS."
The Baltimore Sun, 3 March 1996.
"Contentious
judicial race nearing end; Primary election for two judgeships is Tuesday;
Rumors, name-calling; 5 candidates argue over experience and temperament."
The Baltimore Sun, 3 March 1996.
"Bar halts
request to ban TV ads; But lawyers rebut candidates' statements."
The Baltimore Sun, 4 March 1996.
"A final controversy
winds up judges race; Calls by `Democrats for Gelfman-Smith' are criticized."
The Baltimore Sun, 5 March 1996.
"Howard judicial
race gives sign of campaign style for fall election; New appointees win
Democratic primary." The Baltimore Sun, 6 March 1996.
"Circuit judge
battle II set for Nov.; Governor's nominees win Democratic race, two challengers
GOP; An expensive campaign; Voters eliminate one candidate from the general
election." The Baltimore Sun, 6 March 1996.
"Cohen, `odd
man out' of judges' race, has `no regrets;' Lawyer's populist style failed
to impress voters." The Baltimore Sun, 7 March 1996.
"Judicial race
may explode again in fall; 4 of 5 contenders survive the heated primary
election; `Race soured the voters;' 2 highest vote-getters in November
will win Circuit bench terms." The Baltimore Sun, 7 March
1996.
"Learning
from the judicial debacle; Howard County: Question on the morning after:
`We have to go through this again?'" The Baltimore Sun, 11
March 1996.
"Aftermath
of election worries lawyers; Some fear tensions from judicial race."
The Baltimore Sun, 11 March 1996.
"Voters chose
judges along party lines; Primary results suggest partisan loyalty was
at work; November may be different; Name recognition cited for putting
Gelfman in lead." The Baltimore Sun, 13 March 1996.
"Can cash
tip scales of justice? Lawyers commonly make contributions to judges'
races." The Baltimore Sun, 24 March 1996.
"Two judicial
challengers drop adviser; Chief strategist for Gelfman, Smith to sit out
election; Aide led primary tactics; Departure may signal less-negative
tone, observers say" The Baltimore Sun, 21 April 1996.
"Schrader
charges GOP was used; Council member endorses Democratic judicial candidates."
The Baltimore Sun, 23 April 1996.
"District Court
vacancy draws 16; County lawyers vie for spot on bench opened by retirement,"
The
Baltimore Sun, 8 August 1996.
Untitled,
The Baltimore Sun, 1 September 1996.
"Club votes
to withhold school board endorsement; Candidate decides against seeking
Democrats' support," The Baltimore Sun, 12 September 1996.
"Sign-waving
by two challengers in judicial race may have caused traffic accident in
Howard." The Baltimore Sun, 12 September 1996.
"2 candidates
said to cause auto accident; Fender-bender came near judicial hopefuls
campaigning at corner; Pair left scene abruptly; Driver rear-ending car
is friend of rival judge and reported incident." The Baltimore
Sun, 12 September 1996.
"Hill Staton,
Leasure get group's endorsement; African-American Republican Club backs
2 circuit judges." The Baltimore Sun, 17 September 1996.
"7 lawyers
proposed for seat on bench; Nominating panel list for District Court slot
now goes to governor." The Baltimore Sun, 20 September 1996
"Judicial
contest snarls party ties; Nonpartisan tradition yields to infighting."
The Baltimore Sun, 22 September 1996.
"Black coalition
opposes list of finalists for judge; Group says choices don't reflect applicants'
diversity." The Baltimore Sun, 22 September 1996.
"Circuit Court
candidates spar over electing judges; Two appointees, challengers debate
at Elkridge meeting." The Baltimore Sun, 27 September 1996.
"Circuit Court
candidates turn to cable commercials; Local ads emphasize experience, crime
stance." The Baltimore Sun, 29 September 1996.
Judges' ads question
foes' experience; Gelfman, who led in primary, is main target;`That's a
personal attack;' Move signals shift to the offensive by Leasure, Hill
Staton." The Baltimore Sun, 1 October 1996.
"Judges explain
silence on crime; Hill Staton, Leasure say fairness precludes discussing
the issue." The Baltimore Sun, 4 October 1996.
"Judge attacked
for role at event; Before appointment by governor, Leasure aided his fund-raiser."
The Baltimore Sun, 8 October 1996.
"Judicial campaign
a study in strategy; 2 operate from bench; 2 take grass-roots tack."
The Baltimore Sun, 10 October 1996.
"TV ad uses
governor in attack on Leasure; Judicial challengers renew charges of unfair
advantage." The Baltimore Sun, 14 October 1996.
"Sitting judges
renew TV attack; Target is tough claims on crime; challengers raise ethics
questions." The Baltimore Sun, 15 October 1996.
"Attorney talks
tough in race for Circuit judge; Smith freer to talk than sitting judges
during campaign." The Baltimore Sun, 16 October 1996.
"Former police
chiefs endorse Gelfman, Smith; Challengers' experience in criminal law
noted in judges' race." The Baltimore Sun, 17 October 1996.
"Judges address
crime issue; Foes of Leasure, Hill Staton have stressed getting tough."
The Baltimore Sun, 18 October 1996.
"Letters."
The Baltimore Sun, 20 October 1996.
"When white
guys lose, the game isn't fair (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun,
20 October 1996.
"For voters, crime
is top consideration; Residents have scant knowledge of judicial candidates;
Gelfman's name recognized; Sitting judges make pointed statements about
criminals." The Baltimore Sun, 20 October 1996.
"Adviser creates
stir in campaign; sitting judges hire Arscott, a Republican." The
Baltimore Sun, 21 October 1996.
"Challengers in
judicial race air rebuttal TV ad; Cable spot reinforces tough on-crime-theme,
includes endorsements." The Baltimore Sun, 22 October 1996.
"The crime game;
Howard County: Judicial challengers irresponsibly play to fears with
tough talk." The Baltimore Sun, 22 October 1996.
"Two statewide organizations
endorse sitting judges Hill Staton and Leasure." The Baltimore
Sun, 23 October 1996.
"Crime rate steadily
dropping; But statewide rate has increased since 1984; 'One of the safest
places,' Judges can have little direct effect, some experts say."
The Baltimore Sun, 24 October 1996.
"For Judges Hill
Staton and Leasure; Howard County: After successful trials, Circuit
Court judges have earned full terms." The Baltimore Sun, 24
October 1996.
"Candidates deny
blame for ugly race; Sitting judges accuse challengers, who criticize news
media; New spat breaks out; Gelfman, Smith say foes improperly used political
ties." The Baltimore Sun, 25 October 1996.
"Letters:
Hill Staton, Leasure, Gelfman or Smith? More views." The
Baltimore Sun, 27 October 1996.
"Judges call challengers'
flier racist; Opponents say accusation is 'preposterous;' 'This brings
a new low;' Bitter contest continutes for judicial seats." The
Baltimore Sun, 27 October 1996.
"Judges say foes'
attacks cause 'disrespect for bench; Gelfman calls their ad 'slap' at District
Court." The Baltimore Sun, 27 October 1996.
"Flanagan relishes
role in campaign; Delegate backs challengers in judicial contest; political
battle joined; Republican links sitting judges to Glendening." The
Baltimore Sun, 28 October 1996.
"Sitting judges'
commercial attacks Gelfman as lenient; Challengers dismiss cable TV ad
as misleading." The Baltimore Sun, 29 October 1996.
"Incumbent judges
lead fund raising; $360,000 collected in Circuit Court race may be state
record; Latest report just released; Money needs create 'awkward position,'
court official says." The Baltimore Sun, 29 October 1996.
"Two dozen lawyers
support sitting judges; Spring primary saw attorneys bitterly divided."
The Baltimore Sun, 31 October 1996.
"Exhibit A against
elected judgeships; Circuit Court: From flood of donations to nasty
ads, Howard race has been a disgrace." The Baltimore Sun,
31 October 1996.
"Judges' campaigns
plan last-minute blitz; Both sides will mail, hand out much literature."
The Baltimore Sun, 1 November 1996.
"Dick Gelfman's campaign
role raises questions." The Baltimore Sun, 1 November 1996.
"D. Gelfman's role
in ads questioned; Spouse of candidate for circuit judge works for WJZ-TV;
Station's equipment rented; Campaign report did not mention ad-making activities."
The Baltimore Sun, 1 November 1996.
"Accusations still
clouding judicial race; Two campaigns trade allegations, call photo, TV
image misleading." The Baltimore Sun, 3 November 1996.
"This race leaves
mud all over Justice's robes." The Baltimore Sun, 3 November
1996.
"LETTERS."
The Baltimore Sun, 3 November 1996.
"Circuit Court race
rages toward end; Divisive campaign has ramifications beyond bench; Political
cross-currents; diversity, crime, appointment process among issues raised."
The Baltimore Sun, 3 November 1996.
"Voters to get last
word in judges race; Contentious contest focuses on crime, governor's popularity;
Heavy turnout expeced; School board seat, charter amendments to be decided
today." The Baltimore Sun, 5 November 1996.
"Leasure, Gelfman
lead; Fewer than 2,000 votes separate top 3 candidates; Attorney Smith
loses; Hill Staton refuses to concede defeat in circuit judges' race."
The Baltimore Sun, 6 November 1996.
"Three judges take
day off at end of venomous race; Hill Staton's apparent loss leads to bittersweet
mood." The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"Race questions linger
in Howard election; voters apparently reject county's first black judge."
The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"A redefining moment?
Judge Hill Staton's defeat shatters the image of racial harmony."
The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"Race debate follows
election; First black judge in county, Hill Staton, apparently defeated;
Some blame 'racism;' Observers believe absentee ballots won't alter outcome."
The Baltimore Sun, 7 November 1996.
"Absentee vote fails
to rally Hill Staton; With more than half counted, her chances fade in
judges' race; Gelfman closes on Leasure; First black judge in county trails
by 1,812 with 1,900 left." The Baltimore Sun, 8 November 1996.
"Absentee ballots
fail to add up to secure seat on bench for Hill Staton; 1st African-American
judge in county hoped for last-minute surge." The Baltimore Sun,
10 November 1996.
"Hill Staton refuses
to be bitter about loss (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun, 10
November 1996.
"Judges' race leaves
legacy of rivalry; Republicans split; blacks renew fight for judicial seat;
BOP unity breakfast set; Campaign squabbles may have set stage for 1998
contests" The Baltimore Sun, 10 November 1996.
"Complaints continue
after judges' race." The Baltimore Sun, 17 November 1996.
"Why didn't Ecker
use his pulpit in judges race? (Comment)." The Baltimore Sun,
17 November 1996.
"Letters."
The Baltimore Sun, 17 November 1996.
"Judges race most
costly on record; $462,748 was spent, finance reports show old high was
$289,160; 'Rich people only'; Hard-fought campaign for two Circuit Court
positions lasted a year, CAMPAIGN 1996." The Baltimore Sun,
28 November 1996.
"Bitter taste lingers
after judges' race; Gelfman takes oath; Hill Staton ponders next career
move; Brief, private ceremony; Judge won post after failure to win appointment
(SERIES--GELFMAN. First of two parts)." The Baltimore Sun,
1 December 1996.
"District Court now
missing 2 of 4 judges; Latest vacancy comes from Gelfman election to Circuit
Court bench; 'There will be a slowdown;' Glendening may wait for new nominee
list before filling openings (SERIES--LENORE R. GELFMAN. Second of
two parts)." The Baltimore Sun, 2 December 1996.
"Senators want judicial
vacancies filled quickly; Two seats open on District Court; case backlog
feared." The Baltimore Sun, 3 December 1996.
"WJZ-TV bars its
equipment in election ads; Policy was changed after pressure from coalition
of blacks; Dispute arose in judges' race; Reporter used gear from station
on spots for candidate-wife." The Baltimore Sun, 15 December
1996.
"For voters, crime is top consideration;
Residents have scant knowledge of judicial candidates; Gelfman's name recognized;
Sitting judges make pointed statements about criminals." The Baltimore
Sun, 20 October 1996.
"Columbia man appointed
to District Court; Glendening names attorney Axel to one of two vacancies;
Long considered favorite; Coalition to press for next opening to be filled
by black." The Baltimore Sun, 5 January 1997.
"Attorney general
picks former judge as 1 of his deputies." The Baltimore Sun,
22 January 1997.
"Clark sworn as
judge in District Court; She becomes first African-American on district
bench; 'Never too late to dream;' Emotional ceremony a step in healing
racial divisions." The Baltimore Sun, 12 June 1997.
"3-year term imposed
in crash; Man violated parole after drunken driving caused fatality."
The Baltimore Sun, 22 April 1998.
"Local middle school
pupils get a female point of view on law, legal profession; Women's bar
program sends speakers into class." The Baltimore Sun,
2 May 1999.
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