CATONSVILLE – Maryland House of Delegates minority leader Kathy Szeliga, who’s running to succeed Maryland’s retiring U.S. Senator democrat Barbara Mikulski, says she wants to keep a strong female voice in the state’s congressional delegation.
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 –…
Edwards, Van Hollen Split with White House Over Immigration Raids
Maryland Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen, both Democratic front runners in the U.S. Senate race, have objected to the recent immigration raids targeting migrants in cities across the United States, saying the operations are creating “widespread fear and panic in immigrant communities.”
New Poll Reveals Tight Maryland Senate Race
New survey of likely Democratic voters in Maryland’s Senate primary shows Chris Van Hollen with a slight lead over Donna Edwards.
Maryland House Members Split on Restrictions Against Syrian Refugees
If passed, the bill would lead to comprehensive and time-consuming background checks on refugees from Syria, Iraq.
Pope Francis Asks Americans to Aid the Poor, Save the Planet
The pope’s speech, which had been widely expected to wade into political territory, subtly touched on issues of immigration, climate change, abortion and marriage, weaving them into a narrative about securing a more peaceful and just future.
Edwards Makes Candidacy Official, But Van Hollen Outpacing Her in Fundraising
While Rep. Chris Van Hollen has out-raised Rep. Donna Edwards by more than 4-to-1 so far.
Van Hollen Dominates Edwards in Early Fundraising for U.S. Senate
Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen reached the first measuring stick moment in their campaign to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski when they filed campaign finance reports on April 15.
Van Hollen Raises $1.25 Million, Much of It in Wealthy Montgomery County
Rep. Chris Van Hollen raised more than $1.25 million in the first four weeks of his campaign for the U.S. Senate, taking advantage of his home district, one of the wealthiest in the nation and getting contributions from some national politicians
Maryland Congressional Leaders Express Grief, Outrage at Warren Weinstein’s Death
Maryland members of Congress expressed grief and outrage following President Barack Obama’s announcement Thursday that Warren Weinstein, an aid worker held hostage in Pakistan, was accidentally killed in a counterterrorism attack in January.