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Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

Johns Hopkins Renews Push to Create Its Own Police Force

In Senate District with Tightest Race in 2014, Another Close Contest

Meet the One Person in Maryland With the Temerity to Challenge Peter Franchot

Frank DeFilippo: The Insidious Side Effects of Political Polls

Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

State Unveils New Chesapeake Bay License Plate Design

Air Wars Rev Up in Trone-Hoeber Race

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Is Part of the Rising Progressive Tide Around the Country

Josh Kurtz: Ike Age

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

Franchot TV Ad Paints Dystopian View of Annapolis

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

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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...

Sophocleus' Widow Appointed to Finish His Term in Maryland House

Alice T. Sophocleus was appointed Monday by Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. to complete the term of her late husband, former Del....

Barnes Loses Bid for Reelection to Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee

Scherod C. Barnes, the Maryland Democratic Party’s No. 2 official, is on his way out as chairman of the Baltimore City Democratic State...

Frank A. DeFilippo: The Real Threat to National Security

At the bitter and chaotic end of the war in Vietnam, in April 1975, America undertook a massive airlift of South Vietnamese refugees out...

After a 10-Day Wait, Washington Gets to Declare Victory in District 43 Senate Race

Ten days after the primary election, Del. Mary L. Washington declared victory over incumbent state Sen. Joan Carter Conway, her one-time...

Elrich Wins Montgomery County Executive Democratic Primary by 80 Votes

Councilmember Marc B. Elrich won the Democratic nomination in the race for Montgomery County executive, elections officials announced...

By 9 Votes, Olszewski Wins Primary in Dems’ Baltimore Co. Executive Race

Former Del. John A. “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. edged out state Sen. James Brochin by a mere nine votes Friday night to emerge the winner of...

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Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

Johns Hopkins Renews Push to Create Its Own Police Force

In Senate District with Tightest Race in 2014, Another Close Contest

Meet the One Person in Maryland With the Temerity to Challenge Peter Franchot

Frank DeFilippo: The Insidious Side Effects of Political Polls

Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

State Unveils New Chesapeake Bay License Plate Design

Air Wars Rev Up in Trone-Hoeber Race

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Is Part of the Rising Progressive Tide Around the Country

Josh Kurtz: Ike Age

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

Franchot TV Ad Paints Dystopian View of Annapolis

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

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COMMENTARY

Floreen Begins Independent Bid for MoCo Executive, Setting Up 3-Way Race

Recount Coming in Dems’ District 16 House Race; Paul down by 9 Votes

It's Official. Brochin Asks for Recount in Baltimore County Exec Race

Brochin Set to Request Recount After 9-Vote Loss in Baltimore Co. Exec Primary

Possible Recounts Coming in Three Close Races in Prince George’s

Post-Primary Winners and Losers: The Readers Speak

Hoyer Expected Back on the Hill This Week Following a Bout With Pneumonia

In MoCo Exec Race: Floreen Likely to Run; Blair Ponders Recount; Will Elrich Have Enough Dough?

Lawmakers Demanding Answers on MVA Software Snafu Set Thursday Hearing

Sophocleus' Widow Appointed to Finish His Term in Maryland House

Barnes Loses Bid for Reelection to Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee

Frank A. DeFilippo: The Real Threat to National Security

After a 10-Day Wait, Washington Gets to Declare Victory in District 43 Senate Race

Elrich Wins Montgomery County Executive Democratic Primary by 80 Votes

By 9 Votes, Olszewski Wins Primary in Dems’ Baltimore Co. Executive Race

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