Candidate Debate: Johnny Wood and Joe DiMarco Face Off for Delegate Seat

John F. Wood, top, and Joe DiMarco

This is the second installment of three articles from the candidates debate held Sept. 27 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Delegate Johnny Wood faces off with his opponent Joe DiMarco.

With Johnny Wood’s conservative Democrat stance and Joe DiMarco’s position as a Republican church deacon, the candidates had similar stances on many issues.

The candidates agreed on the issue of stem cell research, in that embryonic stem cells should be protected and not harvested for research.

Both also agreed that Maryland is making strides in protecting the Chesapeake, but more needs to be done.

See the following three video clips for details on the candidates’ positions.

On Wednesday, The Bay Net will spotlight the debate between district 29C Delegate Tony O’Donnell (R) and his opponent Norma Powers (D).

This evening, St. Mary’s College is hosting a second round of debates at 7 p.m. at the campus’ Cole Cinema.

Check back with The Bay Net in the near future for articles from tonight’s debates.

Scheduled to appear is Maryland Senator Roy Dyson and his opponent Tommy McKay; Delegate John Bohanan and his opponent Tim Wood; and the candidates for the contested St. Mary’s County Commissioners seats. Those debates include Jackie Russell and Joseph Bush; Kenny Dement and Elfreda Mathis; Tom Mattingly and Ken Carkhuff; and, Larry Jarboe and Joe St. Clair.