Long list of applicants for Luedtke’s seat, plus Md. Dems’ new leadership team and a new lobbying hire

Eleven Democrats have applied for the vacancy representing Montgomery County’s District 14 in the House of Delegates. The seat is about to become vacant now that House Majority Leader Eric Luedtke (D-Montgomery) has been tapped by Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) to be his chief legislative officer. The governor — and depending on the timing, it’ll either be Moore, who takes office on Jan. 18, or outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan (R) — will appoint the new delegate based on a recommendation from the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee.