National politics

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.

Well-known and well-funded incumbent Democrat Chris Van Hollen takes on Chris Chaffee, a perennial candidate running a nearly-invisible campaign.

The Central Maryland U.S. House district is more competitive after redistricting, but still favors Democrats.

While Anne Arundel's Democratic county executive Steuart Pittman is seeking to stave off a well-funded challenge from Republican Jessica Haire, Democratic Howard County Executive Calvin Ball faces a rematch with the man he unseated four years ago, Republican Allan Kittleman.

Black professionals have traditionally been an ignored group. They are Wes Moore's “secret weapon,” according to political experts.

Paul Pelosi, 82, suffered blunt force injuries to his head and body, according to AP sources.

The time is now to provide redress for the harm caused by Baltimore’s Highway to Nowhere, Van Hollen says.

A state delegate says more people feel empowered since Maryland joined other states two years ago in banning discrimination against Black hairstyles such as Afros, locks and braids.

In September of 2020, Nick Frisone received an email from the United States Postal Service’s “informed delivery” service notifying him that his and his mother’s election ballots were scheduled for delivery. They never arrived.

Despite openings in Annapolis for governor, attorney general and comptroller, some observers feared it would be hard to spur voters into action this year.

Republican primary races in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th Congressional Districts were decided after mail ballot were tallied.

Women flocked to law schools in Maryland and nationally after Donald Trump was elected president, with many seeking to fight policies they felt were hostile to their gender. Some say the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe. v. Wade could have a similar effect.

A handful of challengers are competing for a chance to take on an eight-term Democratic incumbent in Central Maryland.

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.

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.

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.

The same strategy can be used to reshape Baltimore.

Friday's Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade drew strong reactions from Maryland leaders.

Members of the Baltimore-area LGBTQ community worry about the fate of same-sex marriage after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas suggested the decision should be reconsidered.