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Election 2022

Coverage of 2022 elections in Baltimore and Maryland

Paper ballot voting booths at Owings Mills High School in Baltimore County.
How, when and where to vote in Maryland’s 2022 elections
Voting by mail has already started, and early in-person voting starts Thursday.
The candidates for Baltimore County state's attorney are (l) Scott Shellenberger and (r) James Haynes.
Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger faces challenger Jim Haynes
Shellenberger, 63, of Towson, is seeking a fifth term in office and facing his first GOP challenger in 12 years.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Former President Obama endorses Wes Moore in race for Maryland governor
Obama remains wildly popular among Maryland Democrats, with 91% giving him a favorable rating in a June poll from Goucher College in partnership with The Baltimore Banner and WYPR.
Question 4 on the Maryland statewide ballot is about legalizing marijuana use for adults
A guide to the Maryland constitutional amendments on November’s ballot
Voters will decide whether to legalize marijuana, rename the state's top courts and more.
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held  fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Democrat Wes Moore, leading Maryland’s governor’s race, still working to win over voters
While Moore has the clear advantage in this election, his candidacy is not without challenges.
Congressman Andy Harris and Heather Mizeur, 1st District Democratic Congressional candidate..
Heather Mizeur, Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Harris, defends abortion rights
Heather Mizeur is running to become the next U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District and claims the incumbent, Congressman Andy Harris, is an extremist.
Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox speaks to reporters outside Baltimore City's school headquarters building on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 about opponent Wes Moore's book, "The Other Wes Moore." When asked by reporters about whether he'll accept the results of the general election, Cox did not give a clear answer.
Behind in polls, fundraising Republican Dan Cox still believes he can win over Maryland voters
The Republican nominee for governor is at a stark disadvantage as he tries to overcome the numbers and fundraising advantage held by state Democrats.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Glassman’s photo op; A solo candidate forum; Ferguson’s crab-picking
Glassman did not answer specific questions about where and when the photo with Trump was taken or if the men exchanged any words. Their only meeting was photographed before Trump ran for president, Glassman said through a spokesperson.
Dan Cox, a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, speaks with reporters during a primary election night event on July 19, 2022 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Voters will choose candidates during the primary for governor and seats in the House of Representatives in the upcoming November election.
Video shows Maryland gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox accepting gift from man who claims membership in the Proud Boys
The Cox campaign issued a statement claiming Cox did not understand who the young man was.
A yes vote on Question K would establish a two-term limit for elected city officials, including the mayor, comptroller, City Council president and council members. It would also limit officials from holding office for more than eight years during any 12-year period.
What Baltimore voters should know about the seven referendums on city ballots
The referendums will potentially limit city elected officials to two terms in office, establish local control of the Baltimore Police Department and move the city’s embattled vendor payment process away from the mayor and to the comptroller.
Comptroller Bill Henry speaks during a Baltimore City Board of Estimates meeting inside City Hall on 10/5/22.
Ballot measure would move Baltimore’s troubled vendor payment duties to comptroller
A “yes” vote on Question J would move the Department of Accounts Payable out of the finance department and to the Office of the Comptroller.
7/19/22—Voters fill out their ballots inside Hazelwood Elementary/Middle School during Maryland’s primary election on Tuesday, July 19.
Across Maryland, school board candidates cite learning loss, student performance as biggest issues
Of some 102 Maryland school board candidates who responded to a survey on education issues, 16 named learning loss stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic as the key issue facing schools in their districts, while another 16 cited other academic performance issues as most important.
Dan Cox, a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, reacts to his primary win on July 19, 2022 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Voters will choose candidates during the primary for governor and seats in the House of Representatives in the upcoming November election.
Maryland governor candidate Cox raises money with Trump in Florida
The Cox campaign has not responded to questions about the event, including how many attended or how much money was raised.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Mayor’s spokesman shifted to DPW, Hogan doesn’t like Cox’s chances
(L) Republican Barry Glassman and Democrat Brooke Lierman, are the Maryland candidate for State Comptroller.
Seasoned Maryland politicians race for comptroller seat
A Baltimore City delegate and Harford county executive want to be Maryland’s next top financial officer.
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 contests reflect national divide over what can be discussed in the classroom
The county has four contested races on the Nov. 8 ballot, while three candidates are running unopposed. Meanwhile the terms of four appointed members on the 11-member board are expiring later this year.
Supporters for both Wes and Cox showed up to show their support during a televised debate on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland Public Television.
Three key moments from Maryland’s governor debate between Dan Cox and Wes Moore
Wednesday's debate is likely to be the only one of the campaign.
Dan Cox stands at a lectern in the center of the stage. Wes Moore stands at a lectern stage left. Stage right, the debate moderator and panelists sit at desks.
Four details from the Maryland governor debate between Wes Moore and Dan Cox
Cox had difficulty with his message and the format, while both candidates referenced Gov. Larry Hogan.
Dan Cox stands behind a lectern with his left hand raised. Wes Moore stands behind a lectern on the other side of the stage.
Moore and Cox lean into national issues during Maryland governor debate
The candidates attacked each other as extremist members of their respective parties with radical views on nationally prominent political issues, from abortion to policing to election integrity.
Joshua Harris, VP of Maryland’s chapter of the NAACP, speaks at a press conference at War Memorial Plaza on 10/6/22 to encourage voters to vote no on Question K in the upcoming general election. The question would determine whether or not term limits are imposed on a number of elected positions in the city.
Don’t go to the voting booth uninformed on Election Day
Some current office holders and power brokers who control the purse strings are probably perfectly fine with the status quo of voters who don't know what's on their ballot. Let's not give them that satisfaction.
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