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Election 2022

Coverage of 2022 elections in Baltimore and Maryland

(Top) Delegate Dalya Attar's website outlining her position on top issues. (Bottom) Aisha Khan's website that copies directly from her competitor.
Website for Baltimore County candidate contains word-for-word copy of Baltimore City delegate’s
A section of the website for Maryland House of Delegates candidate Aisha Khan appears to be lifted word-for-word from the website of state Delegate Dalya Attar.
Campaign signs line the road leading to Arbutus Recreation Center, an early voting location in Baltimore County.
Slew of Republicans vie for Baltimore County exec, while Olszewski waits
While finger-pointing over missing and damaged campaign signs have consumed oxygen in the Republican primary for Baltimore County executive, incumbent Democrat Johnny Olszewski is sitting on a war chest of more than $1.9 million.
6/16/22—Exterior of the Greenwood campus of the Baltimore County Board of Education.
The fractious Baltimore County school board still can’t get along. What’s behind the infighting?
The Baltimore County school board has recently fought with its auditor in court, appeared on the verge of ousting its superintendent, and had its ugly internal interactions aired in a courtroom.
Roland Park voter Kathleen Lasker stands outside a Baltimore City early voting station at the League for People with Disabilities on East Cold Spring Lane Monday, July 11.
Hundreds of Baltimore City voters placed in wrong district following state redistricting
Baltimore City Board of Elections found errors in voter poll book.
From left: Yuripzy Morgan, Anotonio Pitocco and Amal Torres
Republicans hope they can compete in Central Maryland’s redrawn 3rd Congressional District
A handful of challengers are competing for a chance to take on an eight-term Democratic incumbent in Central Maryland.
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Baltimore City voters get first chance to elect two candidates for school board on Tuesday
Baltimore City residents will have their first opportunity to elect two candidates for the school board. Here's the choice.
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26:  Maryland residents wait in line to vote at the Bohrer Park Activity Center on October 26, 2020 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Today marks the first day of early in-person voting in the state of Maryland.
Outside political groups spending big in several Maryland primaries
Outside political influencers are playing a more significant role in a few down-ballot races, in some cases putting more money on the table than candidates have brought in on their own.
Donna Edwards and Glenn Ivey, Democratic candidates in the 4th Congressional District
Maryland’s 4th Congressional District primary features influential Prince George’s Democrats
Former congresswoman Donna Edwards and former Prince George's State's attorney Glenn Ivey have clashed over track records, endorsements and which of the two has the truly “grassroots” candidacy.
Johnny Olszewski, Jr., the Baltimore County executive, endorses six candidates for the board of education.
Candidates for Baltimore County school board vie for spots on fall ballot among divisions, rancor
Responses from the Baltimore County school board candidates in this nonpartisan race show wide differences of opinion on contentious topics such as race, LGBTQ issues and masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Democratic candidates for Attorney General, Katie Curran O'Malley and Anthony Brown.
Democrats running for Maryland attorney general argue their experience is more relevant for the job
The primary pits Katie Curran O’Malley, a longtime judge and former prosecutor, against U.S. Rep. Anthony Brown, who has represented Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.
From left: Michael Peroutka and Jim Shalleck, Republican candidates for Attorney General.
Maryland’s Republican candidates for attorney general represent opposite wings of the party
The race is emblematic of Maryland Republicans’ split between party members inspired by former President Donald Trump and the center-right represented by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Gubernatorial candidate Rushern L. Baker III speaks during a candidates forum on healthcare issues sponsored by the Maryland Democratic Party at BC Brewery on May 31, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Why Rushern L. Baker III’s endorsement could cost the former Maryland gubernatorial candidate more than $850,000
He’s suspended his campaign — but hasn't officially withdrawn or endorsed another candidate.
Heather Mizeur and David Harden, 1st District Democratic Congressional candidates.
Democrats face long odds against U.S. Rep. Andy Harris in Republican-leaning Eastern Shore district
Career foreign service officer David Harden and former state delegate and federal lobbyist Heather Mizeur both believe they can beat Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Harris in the fall.
Democratic candidates for Comptroller Tim Adams and Brooke Elizabeth Lierman.
Two Democrats competing in rare open primary to become Maryland’s top accountant and tax collector
Whoever wins in November will find themselves part of a triumvirate of freshly minted statewide leaders. For the first time in at least a century, the offices of governor, comptroller and attorney general are all without an incumbent seeking reelection.
From left: Joe Werner, Ralph Jaffe and Robin Ficker.
Perennial candidates bring single-issue focus to Maryland governor’s race
Despite their single-digit poll numbers, Robin Ficker, Ralph Jaffe and Joe Werner remain undeterred, resolute and fearless however unlikely it is their candidacies will bloom past the July 19 primary.
Voting booths in a line.
Baltimore-area residents undecided, underwhelmed as primary approaches
The candidates will have to spend the final weeks before the election keeping those voters on their side and figuring out how to engage those not tuned in.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates Wes Moore, John B. King, Tom Perez, Douglas Gansler and Peter Franchot are all vying for the Baltimore vote.
Undecided on which candidate you like for governor? Maybe we can help.
Here’s a breakdown of some ways to differentiate among the leading candidates for governor.
The Democratic primary candidates for State's Attorney: From left, Ivan Bates, Baltimore defense attorney; incumbent Marilyn Mosby; and Thiru Vignarajah, CEO of Capital Plus Financial.
Embattled Marilyn Mosby tries to fend off familiar rivals for third term as Baltimore state’s attorney
Federal charges hang over the incumbent as she tries to defeat well-funded Democratic challengers Ivan Bates and Thiru Vignarajah.
Voting booths in a line.
Maryland Republicans and Democrats agree democracy under threat, but the reasons differ
A majority of poll respondents in both parties said they were at least "somewhat confident" Maryland's elections this year would be fair and accurate.
Democratic candidates for Governor, Wes Moore, Peter Franchot and Tom Perez.
Maryland governor contenders Moore and Perez push their visions on Baltimore radio, while Franchot is a no-show
With no television debates scheduled, was an hour discussion on WYPR radio the last time we’ll see top candidates together?
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