Despite openings in Annapolis for governor, attorney general and comptroller, some observers feared it would be hard to spur voters into action this year.
Nominating unbeatable GOP candidates is the ultimate act of self-immolation from members of a party that just eight years ago was starting a renaissance.
Come November the newly-drawn maps assigned this year by the Maryland General Assembly may set up some historically blue congressional districts to trend purple.
It's still mathematically possible for Tom Perez to overtake Wes Moore in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, but one expert said: "I don't think Perez has a chance."
Eight candidates are vying for the first time for two seats on the Board of School Commissioners. Four candidates will win places in the primary in the nonpartisan race.
Results will start pouring in after polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, but it could be days or even weeks before the winners of some races come into focus.
Officials won’t be able to process mail-in ballots until after Election Day after Republican Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed a bill allowing election workers to get mailed ballots ready to count early.