State government

    Here’s what we know about bomb threats at Maryland elections offices
    Bomb threats were emailed to 15 local elections offices in Maryland on Friday night. They appear to be from overseas.
    A board of elections worker prepares to feed mail-in ballots into a machine for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
    A hidden gem no more: Cumberland’s offer of $20,000 to relocate goes viral
    Small-town charm meets big-city attention as Cumberland’s relocation program goes viral.
    More than 1,000 applicants are vying for 10 grant awards to move to Cumberland.
    What’s next for Larry Hogan? Despite Senate loss, ex-gov has options
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan hinted that this year’s Senate race isn’t the last we’ve seen from him, saying: “Our work and our commitment to a brighter future and a better path forward will continue.”
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan walks off stage after giving his concession speech after losing U.S. senate seat at during his Election Night Victory Party held at The Graduate in Annapolis, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
    Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
    After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.
    ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters.
    Moore says state investigating bomb threats at local elections offices
    Gov. Wes Moore said late Friday that his office is working with state and local officials to address bomb threats that were reported at local elections offices across Maryland. The state’s top elections official said those tallying votes were evacuated and “everyone is safe.”
    Baltimore residents cast their votes inside the polling location at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday.
    Harriet Tubman will become a one-star general. She’s still not on the $20 bill.
    The trailblazing abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad will be posthumously commissioned as a one-star general in the Maryland National Guard.
    Photograph shows Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) at midlife. She is seated, turned toward the left. One hand rests on the back of a wooden chair, another rests in her lap.
    Gov. Moore vows to protect Marylanders in second Trump administration
    Gov. Wes Moore on Friday outlined a plan for the state to protect the interests of Marylanders under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlines a plan for the state to protect the interests of Maryland under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
    They voted to make history with Harris and lost. Black women react to Trump’s victory.
    Black women voted to make history supporting Kamala Harris. After her loss, many take it personally.
    Supporters listen as Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election Wednesday during a speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
    Maryland leaders are preparing for a Trump presidency
    As Gov. Wes Moore, a state and national Democratic Party leader, guides Maryland through a Trump presidency, he and fellow lawmakers must consider what’s at stake and what they can protect.
    HENDERSON, NEVADA - OCTOBER 31: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump greets supporters during  a campaign rally at Lee’s Family Forum on October 31, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is campaigning for re-election on Thursday in New Mexico and the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona.
    As Baltimore sweeps encampments, some residents feel discarded too
    At one Baltimore encampment, leaving can be more challenging than staying.
    Pam Macapagal pictured in her shelter moments after she was told she'd no longer be evicted.
    4 things we learned from election night results in Maryland
    Being popular doesn’t guarantee victory, and other lessons from Tuesdays election results.
    Voters cast their ballots for the 2024 general election at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
    Angela Alsobrooks makes history as Maryland’s first Black Senator
    Maryland voters made history on Tuesday, voting to send Angela Alsobrooks to Washington as the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
    Angela Alsobrooks, joined by her daughter, Alex, addresses the crowd at her election night watch party in College Park on Tuesday night.
    Maryland abortion amendment passes, protecting against future restrictions
    Voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to solidify reproductive rights in Maryland’s constitution.
    “We’re Voting Yes” signs in support of reproductive rights.
    Maryland election results delayed with voters still in line
    As of 8:45 p.m., lines of voters were still in place at multiple polling places, particularly at Bowie State University and University of Maryland, College Park, officials said.
    Mail-in ballots are sorted for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
    Has race played a role in some people’s opposition to Harborplace?
    Some believe race is coming into play in Harborplace and other issues in this year’s election.
    The Inner Harbor and Harborplace on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
    Maryland abortion amendment: 2024 election results
    Track results on the statewide ballot question that would amend Maryland's constitution to protect abortion rights.
    With US Senate seat on the line, Alsobrooks and Hogan make their final pitches to voters
    The candidates for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat packed their final full day of campaigning with events and stops to persuade voters, thank volunteers and rally supporters. On Tuesday, they’ll find out who wins.
    U.S. Senate candidates Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan stump at their last events on the night before the Nov. 5 election.
    The anxious election watcher’s guide to when Maryland’s votes will be counted
    It may take several days before we know the results of Maryland’s tightest races, according to elections officials.
    An early voter casts their ballot at the Randallstown Community Center on October 30, 2024.
    Surge in Maryland’s unaffiliated voters could reshape future elections
    The shift likely has major implications on who is nominated in future elections as more voters opt out of participating in closed primaries and partisans gain power.
    A ballet drop-box outside of the Randallstown Community Center.
    Young people could define this election — if they vote
    Signs point to large voter turnout by youths this election. But will they actually vote?
    At left, attendees cheer at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Aurora, Colo., on October 11; at right, Vice President Kamala Harris greets supporters after a campaign rally in Atlanta, Ga., on October 19.
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