Judd, a Democratic, defeated former Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty 1,601 votes to 914 with all of the city's 12 precincts reporting returns shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Chris Simpson brought up the rear with 165 votes.

Republican McClement easily defeated Ron Tobin, who dropped out of the race Thursday, too late for elections officials to remove his name from the ballot, after announcing a recurrence of prostate cancer. Clint Hoffman tallied just 108 votes.

Republicans have also chosen C. Paul Smith (1,006 votes), Alan Imhoff (882), Shelley Aloi (694), Amanda K. Haddaway (677), and Chris Huckenpoehler (633) to represent them on the aldermanic ballot in November.

The Democrats, meanwhile, chose Karen Lewis Young (1,469), Donna Kuzemchak (1,448), Carol Krimm (1,319), Michael O'Connor (1,319) and Kelly Russell (1,299).

Voter turnout clocked in at 16.87 percent, or 4,209 of the city's 24,943 registered voters.

There are still at least 200 absentee ballots that will be counted on Thursday, so the results reported by the polling places are considered unofficial. They will become official when the city's election supervisors certify all the results, which will also take place on Thursday.

The sweep came in early for Judd, who remained collected as he waited for the final numbers of his victory. He used the time to reflect on what he believes was a well-organized campaign.

"It matters to us that we did well in every part of the city because we built a campaign to include everyone," Judd said. "We're proud of what we've organized and proud of what we've built."

A newcomer to city politics, Judd, 37, built a campaign to "Move Frederick Forward" by practicing fiscal responsibility, creating jobs, working for an innovative economy.

The trained economist and practiced community organizer, Judd prides himself on being a world traveler, advocating on behalf of "ordinary citizens," before coming back home to Frederick in 2007. He works as a campaign executive for the Service Employees International Union, in Washington. D.C.

Judd said that he didn't anticipate defeating Dougherty by as much as he did.

Dougherty served as mayor from 2002-2006, and lost the 2005 Democratic primary in her second bid to win an elected city seat. She entered the race with a mark on her chances, having run a rather contentious administration in her term as mayor.

"There was a lot of talk about experience in the beginning, and that's what mattered in the end," Judd said.

Dougherty conceded her defeat early in the night on Tuesday, and said that she would continue to support strong Democratic candidates.

"We're disappointed with the results and very disappointed with the turnout, but we congratulate Jason, he ran a very good campaign," Dougherty said, adding that she would support the Democrats throughout the election.

"I think we have some really good Democratic candidates, with some really good ideas, and I know they will do great things for the city."

For McClement, it was never really a question of whether or not he would win, because he was always in it do just that.

McClement, 52, owns the Market Bagel and Deli in downtown Frederick, and built a campaign that focused on successful businesses, police and public safety, infrastructure and efficient management.

"It was what I expected from day one," McClement said Tuesday night as he walked around downtown Frederick. "I always said I'd run to win and people believed what I said and how I'm on to the next race."

But in the aldermanic race, some who made the top five in each party were pleasantly surprised on Tuesday night.

The incumbents who made it through the primary said that with the large field, it was anyone's game. The only incumbent who did not make it through the primary was Alderman David "Kip" Koontz (D).

Alderman C. Paul Smith (R) said that while he wasn't necessarily surprised he was the top vote-getter among the Republicans, he knew that he had racked up a polarizing voting record that could have overshadowed his hard work in his campaign for a second term — which meant he had to work harder.

"I had to figure I'd be the top vote getter," Smith said. "I worked hard and did not take this for granted, so I'm pleased."

Alderman Donna Kuzemchak (D), who came in a close second in votes behind political newcomer Karen Lewis Young, said that she knew she still had her work cut out for her as she looked toward the general election.

"In the next six weeks, I have a lot of work to do," Kuzemchak said. "You're talking about a group of strong people, where the numbers aren't that far apart."

And the newcomers who came out strong in the primary just reveled in their good fortune of obviously making a good first impression.

"It's exciting and energizing, and I'm looking forward to the general election," said Shelley Aloi, who had not even started fundraising until a couple of months ago but finished third. "I've very pleased with the vote of confidence."

Amanda Haddaway, also a newcomer who made a strong finish in the Republican primary, echoed Aloi's sentiments. "I'm very excited, very humbled," Haddaway said. "A lot of people gave me a lot of feedback, but you have to see the actual votes to know."

Michael O'Connor, who ran unsuccessfully for the House of Delegates in 2002, but has never run for public office in the city kept an even temperament on Tuesday night, a personal quality that he believes shows what kind of alderman he'll be. But, he said, he is looking forward to the next stage. "This has been very rewarding and humbling to have this opportunity," he said.

And the top vote-getter in the entire aldermanic race, Karen Lewis Young, said that she was almost speechless that she did so well.

"I'm extremely happy. I can't think of any other word," said Young, who attributed her success and high numbers to educating herself on the issues, outreach and hard work.

Young, wife of former Mayor Ron Young, was also the highest fundraiser among the aldermanic candidates. She said that she had not expected her fundraising success to translate into votes.

"My husband did, I didn't, and that's the first time he's ever been right, at least this time it mattered," she said with a smirk before going back to celebrating.

The remaining results for the Republicans running for alderman are Bill Ashton (427), Joe Cohen (383), Senitta Conyers (361), George Bauer (331), Robert Cassidy (309) and John Shupe (236).

On the Democratic side, the remaining result are Josh Bokee (1,156), David "Kip" Koontz (1,036), John Daniels (870) and Andrew Kotkin (330).

E-mail Erica L. Green at egreen@gazette.net.