While Maryland voted for the Democratic candidate in 2016 for the seventh straight presidential election, a deepening Republican loyalty in more rural areas of the state indicates increased polarization throughout Maryland
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Democrats keep firm hold on Maryland congressional seats
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – Democrats took the state’s open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, as well as seven of eight House seats. Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen, of the 8th District, won 60 percent of the vote in his bid…
In age of Trump, profile of Maryland-born white nationalist grows
When Hillary Clinton warned about the dangers of the “alt-right” in an August speech, she was referring to people like Poolesville, Maryland, native Matthew Heimbach.
Republican Presidential Candidates Seek Support from Jewish Voters
Republican presidential candidates work hard to win the Jewish vote.
Rep. Van Hollen Warns Shutdown Would Disrupt NIH
Health care and research at NIH endangered by budget stalemate, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.
Candidates Crowd Field for 2016 Baltimore Mayoral Election
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will not be running, but nine other candidates have announced or filed to run for Baltimore mayor in 2016.
Maryland Legislators Are ‘Waiting to See’ What Governor Does Next on State Budget
Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday morning asked a Maryland Democratic leader to support his fiscal agenda, but by the afternoon, a committee charged with hammering out budget differences appeared to be waiting for him to make the next move.
Van Hollen, lawmakers persuade Obama to drop plan to tax 529 college savings accounts
Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D–Kensington, joined forces with lawmakers from both parties in persuading the Obama administration to abandon its plan to tax 529 college savings accounts.
Larry Hogan Sworn In as 62nd Governor of Maryland, Faces Challenging Term
Amid a flurry of snowflakes, security officers and supporters, real estate company owner Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. rested his hand on a bible and swore to serve Maryland to the best of his ability, becoming the 62nd governor of Maryland.