The Baltimore Sun reports:
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz — a Democratic candidate for governor and a fixture in state and local politics for nearly a quarter-century — died Thursday morning of a heart attack, officials said.
Baltimore County police issued a statement saying that Kamenetz, 60, had been transported by ambulance early this morning to University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center where he was declared dead of a cardiac arrest.
“Kamenetz was at his home in Owings Mills, asleep, when he awoke at about 2 a.m. and complained of feeling ill,” police said in a statement. “He was transported by the Garrison Fire Station’s Medic 19 to St. Joseph, where doctors pronounced him deceased at 3:22 a.m.”
Shocked and incredibly saddened to hear the news of the death of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. Sending prayers of comfort and strength to his wife Jill, his two young sons, and all of his family and loved ones.
— Brian Frosh (@BrianFrosh) May 10, 2018
Before he died of a heart attack early Thursday morning, Kevin Kamenetz was a formidable and leading contender in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor. Here’s what that means for the race: https://t.co/WC227KBCwx
— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) May 10, 2018
“I am just sitting in my office numb,” said Don Mohler, longtime aide for Baltimore County Executive, Democratic candidate for governor Kevin Kamenetz, who died overnight.
https://t.co/nbQ3aWG1db— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) May 10, 2018
Kevin Kamenetz’s death blows a huge hole in Maryland’s political landscape and will shake up the crowded Democratic primary race for governor. Here’s what it means for the race: https://t.co/l3glkX1HU6
— Erin Cox (@ErinatTheSun) May 10, 2018
Officials say Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz woke up about 2am at home feeling ill. Taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Ctr by ambulance. Pronounced dead just before 3:30am. Heart attack.
— Jayne Miller (@jemillerwbal) May 10, 2018
Ravens President Dick Cass on the passing of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz: pic.twitter.com/VXx37doINf
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 10, 2018
The First Lady and I are shocked and grieved by the sudden passing of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. Our prayers go out to his family and many loved ones this morning.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) May 10, 2018