Frederick GOP wants investigation of Baltimore campaign consultant

Frederick County Republicans are asking for an investigation of a high-profile Maryland political fundraiser who they say violated state laws barring coordination between a super PAC and a candidate, in this case County Executive Jessica Fitzwater.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 31, 2026

Words: 920

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Frederick Republicans say a high-profile Maryland political fundraiser violated state laws barring coordination between candidates and a super PAC.

The complaint, filed this week with the state Board of Elections by the Frederick County Republican Party, alleges that Baltimore-based consultant Sophia Silbergeld was paid last fall to work on a fundraising effort for Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, a Democrat.

Silbergeld now serves as treasurer of United Frederick, a political action committee that had …

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