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Election 2022

Coverage of 2022 elections in Baltimore and Maryland

Madelin Martinez, executive director of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, stands for a portrait on Nov. 4 outside of her home.
Latino voters finding their identity as a political force in Maryland
Significant growth in Latino residents in past decades are making Latino voters a group that can no longer be ignored by candidates and campaigns in Maryland, community leaders say.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: News by Pugh; Ad campaign backs Black governor candidates; City union files pay grievance
On Question K, the Sinclair executive-funded measure that would limit elected officials to two terms in office, former Mayor Catherine Pugh wrote that she could easily make arguments for and against the proposal.
A photo of the light stone U.S. Capitol building. The photo is taken from the bottom of stairs leading into the building looking up at the Capitol dome. Two uniformed police officers stand on the steps.
Here’s who is running to represent Maryland in Congress
This is the first election since Maryland lawmakers drew a new map — after a judge rejected the first version — following the once-every-ten-years census.
left0 U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and candidate Chris Chaffee for U.S. Senate
Marylanders haven’t sent a Republican to the Senate since the ’80s. That trend will likely continue in November.
Well-known and well-funded incumbent Democrat Chris Van Hollen takes on Chris Chaffee, a perennial candidate running a nearly-invisible campaign.
Green marijuana plants are organized on red racks. In the background a man wearing a hair net and latex gloves loads a tray of plants into another rack.
Baltimore Banner readers had questions about legalizing marijuana in Maryland. We’ve got answers.
Why a constitutional amendment? What else does the amendment do? What rights will people have not to smell it everywhere?
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall on August 17, 2022.
With term limit vote next week, Baltimore City Council may make elected officials eligible for pensions sooner
The bill discussed Thursday would only go into effect if Question K passes; it would make elected officials in office on Dec. 1 of this year pension-eligible after eight years.
Congressman John Sarbanes and  candidate Yuripzy Morgan in 3rd Congressional
Former radio host Morgan challenging Sarbanes in Central Maryland U.S. House race
The Central Maryland U.S. House district is more competitive after redistricting, but still favors Democrats.
(right) Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is facing off against (left) former Republican Delegate Pat McDonough during the general election in November.
Johnny Olszewski has tried to undo inequity in Baltimore County. Challenger Pat McDonough says it’s made things worse.
The contrast between the incumbent Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.'s record and the platform of his Republican election challenger, well-known conservative hardliner former Del. Pat McDonough, is stark.
Dr. Nia Banks was one of the hosts of a fundraiser for Wes Moore in April at the Ritz Carlton Residence where she owns The Art of Balance Spa. Dr. Nia Banks I'm a group with Wes and Dawn Moore
In Black professionals, Wes Moore finds strong support and generous donors
Black professionals have traditionally been an ignored group. They are Wes Moore's “secret weapon,” according to political experts.
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Wes Moore says he’ll hand control of his investments to a blind trust if elected governor
Moore has a vast array of investments and business interests and holds positions on the boards of several corporations, all presenting a minefield of potential conflicts of interest should he become the state’s chief executive.
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Read Maryland Democratic governor candidate Wes Moore’s financial disclosures
Moore has pledged to put his investments into a blind trust and step down from corporate boards he serves on.
Congressman Andy Harris and Heather Mizeur, 1st District Democratic Congressional candidate..
Mizeur seeking upset in Eastern Shore district long dominated by Harris
In Maryland’s only reliably red congressional district, Mizeur has tried to make the case that Harris is too right-wing even for conservative voters.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Cannabis plants are grown at a Claudine Field Apothecary farm on October 07, 2022 in Columbia County, New York. NYS Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) made its final stop in its Harvest Tour at Claudine Field Apothecary farms, a Columbia County farm, whose farmers received a Conditional Cultivation license and are one of the first Black farmers in the legal adult-use cannabis industry. The OCM was created following the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act in March, 2021. The office upholds a framework for the production, licensing, packaging, marketing, and sale of cannabis for both medical and adult use in New York.
Maryland voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana in November
Legislators and cannabis policy stakeholders are already planning for what's next should Maryland voters approve Question 4.
2022 Baltimore County Board of Education candidates are (Top, L to R) Rodney McMillion, Diane Jean Young, Rebecca Chesner, Samay Singh Kindra.  (Bottom, L to R) Cory Koons, Maggie Litz Domanowski, Robin Harvey and Julie Henn.  Not pictured are Jane Lichter, Brenda Hatcher-Savoy and Christina Pumphrey who did not rrespond to Banner request.
Baltimore County school board race heats up with endorsements, warnings
A state senator and a left-leaning PAC have taken aim at candidates Maggie Litz Domanowski and Rebecca Chesner, while GOP elected officials have lent their support to candidates with conservative views on the teaching of race and gender.
Kamala Harris and Wes Moore embrace in front of a blue background.
Vice President Kamala Harris fires up Baltimore Democrats while Republicans rally in Owings Mills
Both parties are intensifying get-out-the-vote efforts with 10 days until Election Day
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: A new gig for Schulz, advice from Hillary Clinton, one candidate’s ‘big head’
After losing the Republican primary for governor, Kelly Schulz landed on her feet; Mayor Brandon Scott’s top lobbyist is leaving City Hall for a private firm in Annapolis.
Dan Cox and Wes Moore.
Moore raises nearly $6 million, Cox $562,000 in closing stretch of Maryland governor race
Heading into final weeks of the campaign, Democratic candidate has nearly $4 million in the bank
David Marks and Crystal Francis for the Baltimore County Council
Republican David Marks seeks reelection against Democrat Crystal Francis in redrawn Baltimore County district
David Marks is touting a record of working across party lines as he faces a challenge from Crystal Francis, a Middle River resident with a history of advocacy for criminal justice reform.
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor and Democratic candidate Steuart Pittman makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Poll: Wes Moore and Democrats hold strong leads as voting begins
Third independent poll of the fall election season shows statewide advantage for Democratic candidates.
(left) Rep. David Trone, (right) Del. Neil Parrott
New Western Maryland district puts Trone in the hot seat in congressional rematch with Parrott
The incumbent Democrat has invested more than $12 million of his personal fortune into reclaiming the 6th District, which may be Maryland's most — and only — competitive congressional district.
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