Well, it’s official: Incumbent Marc Elrich is the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County executive, besting opponent David Blair by just 32 votes following a recount. WAMU/DCist reporter Callan Tansill-Suddath joins Kojo and Tom to talk about the results. Plus, she gives us a peak into Thursday's Democratic rally in Montgomery County, headlined by President Biden.

Then, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert J. Contee III joins the show to talk about this week's mass shooting in Northwest D.C. Plus, we discuss the appeals court decision to uphold a law that limits the police union's involvement in disciplinary decisions. How will a new contract with the union help attract and retain officers to the department?