Maryland

All but one of Maryland’s congressional incumbents cruised to victory Tuesday, with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen fending off a challenge from Republican Chris Chaffee and Congressman Andy Harris— the lone Republican in the state’s congressional delegation— besting Democrat Heather Mizeur.

The Democrat says he’s ”ready to get to work” and isn't waiting on a concession call from Republican nominee Dan Cox.

First-time politician has a background in banking, education and the military.

The new governor will be inaugurated on Jan. 18, but the next administration’s work starts now.

This week, I swing by Faidley Seafood’s new location in Catonsville and check in on a bakery in Baltimore known for its sweet potato cake. I also make the case for sampling ice cream with ants in it. Trust me on this.

Democrats currently hold 99 seats in the House of Delegates and 32 seats in the state Senate, representing veto-proof majorities in both chambers.

Democrat Wes Moore has made history in Maryland as the state's first Black governor-elect, according to a race call by the Associated Press. He is only the third Black governor elected in the country. Moore's win puts the governorship back in Democrats' hands after two terms of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, one of the country's most popular governors. Polling before the election showed Moore with a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent, Maryland Del. Dan Cox, a far-right lawmaker, had received a coveted and polarizing endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman conceded the race early Wednesday morning.

Maryland legalized recreational adult-use cannabis on Tuesday.

The winner will replace Brian Frosh, who last year announced his plans to retire after two terms as the state’s chief legal officer.

In two Baltimore suburbs, Democratic county executives are seeking to fend off Republican challengers who distanced themselves from the party's far-right gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, while aggressively raising money.

Van Hollen had been considered a heavy favorite on Tuesday in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1

Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox, 48, an ally of President Donald J. Trump who failed to gain traction among the Democratic and unaffiliated voters who make up the majority of Maryland’s electorate.

Election results for Maryland statewide races and constitutional amendments.

Under the federal Voting Rights Act, Prince George’s is newly designated as a jurisdiction where the Spanish-language assistance is required.

Our reporters talked to voters and candidates, monitored precinct issues and provided context from the day of voting.

Maryland could be a bright spot for Democrats in the midterm elections.

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As Moore spent Sunday campaigning at a pair of Prince George’s County churches, Cox addressed a rally at a fire hall in Brunswick, about 20 minutes outside of Frederick.

Asian Americans constitute 6% of eligible voters in the state as of 2020, putting Maryland among the top 10 states with the highest percentages of such voters, according to the Pew Research Center.