SILVER SPRING, Md. – Democrats won big in Maryland on election day with Maryland 8th Congressman Chris Van Hollen defeating Maryland House Minority Leader Kathy Szeliga in the U.S. Senate race, State Senator Jamie Raskin coming out on top in…
Maryland voters surprised by election results
After a tight race, Donald Trump is the president elect. Hillary Clinton won Maryland with 61% of votes. Both Trump and Clinton supporters in the state were surprised at the election results.
New civil rights concerns draw many of Maryland’s black voters to polls
By Sydney Tonic and Sam Reilly Capital News Service COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — The African-American vote is a critical ingredient in Democrat Hillary Clinton’s strategy for defeating Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday. For some members of the black community…
Number of early votes in Maryland doubles from 2012 to 2016; 22 percent already voted this year
Number of early votes in Maryland doubles from 2012 to 2016
Maryland comes up short at critical time for women politicians
WASHINGTON — After former Rep. Connie Morella was elected to the House in 1986, four out of 10 members of the Maryland congressional delegation were women. Today, the number of women in Maryland’s congressional delegation is down to two –…
Presidential election underscores Maryland’s wealth divide
By ZACHARY MELVIN and HANNAH LANG Capital News Service POTOMAC, Maryland — Upon arriving in Stevensville after crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, drivers will notice something peculiar. It will take some time to set in, but as they continue east…
In liberal Washington suburbs, Trump supporters feel isolated
This quiet suburb on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., is one of tree-lined streets, well-manicured lawns — and Hillary Clinton yard signs.