Anthony Brown’s victory over Republican Michael Peroutka was announced shortly after polls closed. He becomes the state’s first African-American attorney general.
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Democracy, inflation, political dissatisfaction drives Marylanders to polls
Before Election Day, 781,291 Marylanders had already cast their votes through early voting and mail-in ballots, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections.
President Biden rallies in Maryland in last minute push for Democrats
President Joe Biden, attending a rally for the state’s Democratic candidates for office, stressed the importance of voter turnout and the dangers of giving power to the Republican party.
Aboard the bus Wes Moore hopes leads to the governor’s mansion
Days out from Election Day and with a 2-to-1 lead in the polls over his rival, Republican Dan Cox, Democrat Wes Moore is still campaigning hard.
Maryland residents head to polls on first day of early voting
Voters told Capital News Service the threat to democracy and abortion rights were their main issues.
Maryland counties, cities, residents provide free rides to polls
In some cases, they are using cars. In others, they are boarding prospective buses. Early voting sites are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Answers for Maryland voters on when, where and how to cast a ballot
Capital News Service spoke with the Maryland State Board of Elections to answer frequently asked questions regarding voting.
Elected officials, community leaders urge voters to legalize cannabis
Maryland is one of five states that will consider legalization initiatives on Nov. 8, including Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. So far, 19 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized cannabis for adults 21 and older.
Maryland Republican Party at critical juncture as election nears
Larry Hogan is one of the most popular governors in Maryland’s recent history. But when Hogan asked his fellow Republicans to nominate Kelly Schulz, a candidate in his mold, to run for the state’s highest office, they instead chose Dan Cox, a 2020 election denier.
Coalition seeks voting access for Marylanders awaiting trial
According to a study by the Department of Justice, the average time in jail before going to trial for a person who is not able to attain pretrial release is about 135 days.