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    Cox victorious in Republican primary for governor; Democratic contest unclear with Moore leading early
    Hundreds of thousands of election day and mail-in ballots were yet to be counted.
    Dan Cox, a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, greets supporters 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.
    Gallery: Republican gubernatorial candidates
    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.
    Election Day recap: Late starts, slow turnout
    Read, see and hear what happened at the polls with this roundup from Baltimore Banner reporters and editors.
    What to expect as Marylanders head to the polls today
    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.
    7/7/22—Annapolis resident Cynthia Dark votes inside Annapolis Middle School on the first day of early voting in Maryland’s Primary Election.
    Maryland primary voters head to the polls Tuesday. Results may not arrive until August.
    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.
    7/7/22—Gov. Larry Hogan votes inside Annapolis Middle School on the first day of early voting in Maryland’s Primary Election.
    What Maryland’s governor can do about gas, inflation and the economy
    Members of both parties overwhelmingly say inflation rate and gas prices were major concerns.
    An Exxon gas station on North Howard Street.
    Candidates for Maryland governor make their final push for votes
    After months of campaigning, the final votes for governor will be cast on Tuesday.
    7/15/22—Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Perez, left, and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. campaign together at the corner of Wise Ave. and Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk.
    Reporter’s notebook: When candidates for Maryland governor aren’t campaigning, here’s what they do for fun.
    Off the campaign trail, their hobbies range from walking to playing lacrosse to gardening.
    Cardboard cutouts of several candidates for governor -- plus President Joe Biden -- are put on display by Kelly Schulz's campaign team for an event at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on July 14, 2022.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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