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After 3-Day Recount of 87,223 Ballots, Olszewski's Win in Dem's Primary Official
After three days of recounting more than 87,000 ballots, former Del. John A. “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. emerged Saturday as the victor in...
FBI, State Probe Russian Oligarch's Ties to Maryland Election Board Contractor
Maryland officials were informed by the FBI on Thursday that a key vendor used by the Board of Elections has ties to a Russian “oligarch”...
MVA Head Offers Explanation, Apology for Voter Registration Computer Glitch
The head of Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration faced a joint committee of legislators Thursday to explain how a computer programming...
Josh Kurtz: Something Smells Fishy in Montgomery County
In 1986, former Illinois Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, who came from one of the most storied Democratic families in U.S. history, left the...
Despite Criticism, Prince George's GOP Keeps Jordan as Dinner's Keynote Speaker
The Prince George’s County Republican Party is sticking with its decision to have embattled Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan serve as keynote...
Recount Seals Walsh Win by 6 Votes in Howard District 1 Council Race
Elizabeth M. “Liz” Walsh sealed her upset win in the Democratic primary for the Howard County Council on Wednesday, after a recount...
Floreen Begins Independent Bid for MoCo Executive, Setting Up 3-Way Race
Declaring “there is no mandate” in fellow Democrat Marc B. Elrich’s primary victory, Montgomery County Councilwoman Nancy M. Floreen...
Recount Coming in Dems’ District 16 House Race; Paul down by 9 Votes
Samir Paul, a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates in Maryland’s 16th legislative district, will formally file a recount...
It's Official. Brochin Asks for Recount in Baltimore County Exec Race
State Sen. James Brochin officially filed for a recount of the June 26 Democratic primary election for Baltimore County executive at...
Brochin Set to Request Recount After 9-Vote Loss in Baltimore Co. Exec Primary
The Baltimore County Board of Elections, in its role as the Board of Canvassers, will certify the June 26 primary election results...
Possible Recounts Coming in Three Close Races in Prince George’s
It will soon be decision time for candidates in three close races in Prince George’s County. The county Board of Elections finished...
Post-Primary Winners and Losers: The Readers Speak
We've had our say. Now it’s your turn. Maryland Matters published its list of post-primary winners and losers and asked for your...
Hoyer Expected Back on the Hill This Week Following a Bout With Pneumonia
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) is home from the hospital, following a bout with pneumonia. Hoyer, 79, was admitted to George...
In MoCo Exec Race: Floreen Likely to Run; Blair Ponders Recount; Will Elrich Have Enough Dough?
The Maryland Board of Elections cleared the way for Montgomery County Council member Nancy M. Floreen, a lifelong Democrat, to run for...
Lawmakers Demanding Answers on MVA Software Snafu Set Thursday Hearing
Two key Maryland General Assembly committees will hold a joint hearing Thursday to consider the Motor Vehicle Administration’s...
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