A progressive Democrat with an obvious moderate business-friendly bent, Friedson’s ubiquitous presence around the county qualifies him as the frontrunner in the race to succeed Berliner in the District 1 seat.

By the numbers, Friedson, who lives in Bethesda, has raised the most cash amid the District 1 field, and he has the most cash on hand – a staggering $200,622.

Friedson’s strategy is methodical and transparently simple: Enlist friends and colleagues to host house parties and small-to-mid-sized meet and greets, door knocking, and attend every possible candidate event, forum, community gather, etc.

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