Most Maryland Democrats won the House races they were expected to win. The exception could be Rep. David Trone, who on Wednesday was trailing Republican challenger Neil Parrott in the 6th District.
Maryland legalizes recreational marijuana
Question four on the Maryland ballot passed easily, which means Marylanders 21 years and older can expect to legally use, carry and grow recreational marijuana beginning July 1, 2023.
Brooke Lierman declares victory as Maryland’s first woman chief financial officer
Brooke Lierman would become the first woman elected to the position in Maryland’s history.
Wes Moore becomes Maryland’s first Black governor
Wes Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox to become the first Democratic candidate to be elected to the position since Martin O’Malley won reelection in 2010.
Anthony Brown elected new Maryland attorney general
Anthony Brown’s victory over Republican Michael Peroutka was announced shortly after polls closed. He becomes the state’s first African-American attorney general.
Democracy’s future worries some voters
Democrats and Republicans may share a general concern about the state of democracy, but they find different reasons to worry.
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.
National Guard, federal security agencies on watch against election interference
This is not the guard’s first time assisting states with elections. In the May primaries, the guard assisted eight states with election cybersecurity.
What Maryland voters are saying on Election Day
We’re continuously updating this article with Maryland voters’ stories about what brought them to the polls on Election Day.
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.