OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WUSA9) — OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WUSA9) -- Maryland Democratic governor candidate, Kevin Kamenetz died early Thursday morning at the age of 60, officials said.
The Baltimore County Executive died at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center after a cardiac arrest.
According to a release, Kamenetz was at home sleeping in Owings Mills, when he woke up around 2 a.m. because he was feeling sick. He was taken to the hospital where he then died at 3:22 a.m.
A briefing is expected to take place at 11 a.m. at the Public Safety Building in Towson.
Out of respect for the passing of Kamenetz, County Executive Rushern Baker will suspend all Baker for Governor campaign related activities. He released the following statement in response to the death:
“Today is a tragic day in Maryland. Citizens around the State of Maryland awoke to terrible shocking and sad news that Baltimore County Executive and Democratic candidate for Governor Kevin Kamenetz passed away earlier this morning. I was with Kevin yesterday evening at a Democrat gubernatorial forum at Bowie State University. This morning, I am stunned by this news as I had just watched hours earlier Kevin passionately and eloquently share his goals, vision, and ideas for the State of Maryland.
Over the past seven years, we worked together on critical pieces of legislation and shared goals for improving the education of Maryland children, achieving quality health care for all the state’s residents, and creating jobs and opportunity for our constituents. As much as Kevin was advocating for what was best for Baltimore County, he was also always looking out for all Marylanders.
The thoughts and prayers of Prince George’s County are with our neighbors in Baltimore County along with the family and friends of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz.”
