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    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.
    (Top) Delegate Dalya Attar's website outlining her position on top issues. (Bottom) Aisha Khan's website that copies directly from her competitor.
    Hundreds of Baltimore City voters placed in wrong district following state redistricting
    Baltimore City Board of Elections found errors in voter poll book.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    From left: Michael Peroutka and Jim Shalleck, Republican candidates for Attorney General.
    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    He’s suspended his campaign — but hasn't officially withdrawn or endorsed another candidate.
    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)
    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.
    Democratic candidates for Comptroller Tim Adams and Brooke Elizabeth Lierman.
    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.
    From left: Joe Werner, Ralph Jaffe and Robin Ficker.
    Gov. Larry Hogan tells Maryland State Police to suspend standard for handgun permits
    The announcement follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month that struck down a New York requirement similar to Maryland’s.
    Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, speaks at a bill-signing event in the Governor's Reception Room at the State House in Annapolis on March 18, 2022.
    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.
    Democratic gubernatorial candidates Wes Moore, John B. King, Tom Perez, Douglas Gansler and Peter Franchot are all vying for the Baltimore vote.
    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.
    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.
    Voting booths in a line.
    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?
    Democratic candidates for Governor, Wes Moore, Peter Franchot and Tom Perez.
    Jerome Segal brings tenets of socialism, philosophy to run for Maryland governor
    The philosopher’s agenda aims to reduce the hours that Marylanders spend working to foster “simpler lives with less stuff,” a culture that values community and environmental stewardship.
    Gubernatorial candidate Jerome Segal speaks during a candidates forum on healthcare issues sponsored by the Maryland Democratic Party at BC Brewery on May 31, 2022.
    Abortion and gun control aren’t litmus issues for most Maryland voters
    While both issues have historically helped to drive voter decisions, a plurality of both Democratic and Republican respondents said they weigh abortion and guns against a host of other factors.
    Supporters of the baltimore Abortion Fund and the Women's March attend a rally in protest of the overturning of Roe V. Wade at the federal courthouse in Baltimore.
    National Democrats are buying ads featuring one of Maryland’s Republican candidates for governor
    With the Maryland primary election season in its final weeks, the Democratic Governors Association has entered the fray, buying TV ad air time. Here’s what’s going on and why it matters.
    Republican candidates for Governor, Kelly Schulz and Dan Cox.
    Ashwani Jain says it’s time for a millennial in Maryland governor’s mansion
    Democrat Ashwani Jain wants to become the country’s youngest governor.
    Gubernatorial candidate Ashwani Jain speaks during a candidates forum on healthcare issues sponsored by the Maryland Democratic Party at BC Brewery on May 31, 2022.
    Jon Baron pledges to ‘do what works’ if he becomes Maryland governor
    Evidence-based policy evangelist Jon Baron has dedicated his career to convincing federal lawmakers to implement well-researched social programs. Now, the former nonprofit executive and Clinton administration official wants to do the same as Maryland's next governor.
    Gubernatorial candidate Jon Baron, center, attends a candidates forum on healthcare issues sponsored by the Maryland Democratic Party at BC Brewery on May 31, 2022.
    Maryland curbs use of seclusion, restraint for misbehaving students
    The long-standing practice of seclusion will be banned in Maryland's public schools when a new state law takes effect on July 1, but seclusion will still be allowed in private schools funded with public tax dollars.
    Every day Maryland schools lock up students for misbehaving; often in closet sized, padded rooms, monitored by an adult watching through a small window in the door or by video camera. This long standing practice of seclusion will be banned in the state’s public schools on July 1 when a new state law takes effect, but seclusion will still be allowed in private schools funded with public tax dollars.
    Read the results of the Goucher College poll of Maryland voters
    The poll contacted 501 Democrats and 508 Republicans age 18 or older by landline and cellphone from June 15-19 and has a margin of error of 4.4%.
    Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
    Republican Dan Cox is leaning on Trump’s support to lead him to Maryland’s governorship
    First, Dan Cox sued Gov. Larry Hogan and failed. Then he tried to impeach the governor and failed. Now Cox is campaigning to become governor himself.
    Dan Cox campaign held a "freedom rally" Saturday June 25th, on a farm in Hampstead with Pennsylvania Republican primary for governor candidate, Doug Mastriano as the keynote.  In addition to Mastriano and Cox, speakers at the event will include Gordana Schifanelli, Cox’s candidate for lieutenant governor and others.
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