Early voting began Thursday in Maryland, with some voters lining up before sunrise to cast their votes when the polls opened at 7 a.m. for president, Senate, House, ballot initiatives and various local races.
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Conservative PAC, Dems face off over Maryland school board races
There’s a little-known conservative power player in the nation’s school board elections, and it’s endorsed more candidates in Maryland than in any other state. The 1776 Project PAC, which says on its website that it supports “reform-minded conservatives who oppose…
Maryland bear hunters say they do it for love of family and community
Like the Lidie brothers, other hunters say that the activity has deep personal meaning. For Jesley Miller, 29, of Swanton, Md., it’s about service to the community.
Interactive Guide: Learn more about Maryland’s school board candidates
The Local News Network sent a questionnaire to all 109 school board candidates in Maryland to get their views on important issues. See the results in this interactive guide.
Maryland’s bear-hunting season opens with gusto and concern
As the bear population rises and animals wander toward more populated areas of the state, hunting as a means of population control remains controversial.
School Board Voter Guide
With schools in Maryland facing issues ranging from the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future to classroom cellphone use, voters will go to the polls Nov. 5 to vote for their local Board of Education.
Environmentalists push for ban on Maryland’s industrial chicken farms
An environmental group is urging Gov. Wes Moore’s administration to impose a moratorium on Maryland’s industrial chicken farms when the current permit comes up for review next summer.
Hogan donors are more politically diverse, but Alsobrooks is strong among Democrats
Republican Larry Hogan is attracting donors from more diverse political affiliations than his Democratic competitor, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, in their heated race for the Senate.
Poll workers are in high demand – especially Maryland Republicans
As local boards of elections work around the clock to recruit and train workers before early voting starts next week, some Maryland counties are facing pressure to hire more Republican election judges.
Maryland building more electric vehicle charging stations with boost from federal, state funds
An influx of federal and state dollars is helping fund additional electric vehicle charging stations in Maryland.