Democrats Back Fraser-Hidalgo for Vacant District 15 Seat

Montgomery County Democrats will recommend that David Fraser-Hidalgo, a Boyds resident, fill the Maryland House of Delegates seat left open after District 15 Del. Brian Feldman’s appointment to the state senate, Maryland Juice reports.

Fraser-Hidalgo was chosen over seven other candidates, including former Delegate Saqib Ali, Maryland Juice reports.

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The appointment was triggered by the resignation of Germantown Senator Robert Garagiola. Feldman was appointed as Garagiola’s replacement.

Fraser-Hidalgo’s name will be forwarded to Gov. Martin O’Malley, who will ultimately decide who will fill Feldman’s seat.

Bethesda Magazine reports that Fraser-Hidalgo, a businessman and former Montgomery County policeman, ran for a delegate seat in 2010 primary. 

Fraser-Hildago tells The Gazette that he plans to run again in 2014.

Maryland legislative district 15 encompasses most of northern Montgomery County.

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Editor's note: This story has been updated since it was originally published to correct an error. Congressional district 6 overs much of northern Montgomery County and portions of Frederick County. Maryland legislative district 15 encompasses most of northern Montgomery County. Patch regrets the error.