Jealous aims to be Maryland’s 1st African-American governor

Ben Jealous, the Maryland Democratic candidate for governor, faces a steep test to unseat popular Republican incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan in November.

The Washington Bullpen, Episode 5

WASHINGTON – On this week’s “Washington Bullpen” podcast, host Jarod Golub has all the United Nations updates from the week, including U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s decision to retire at the end of the year and the new climate report. He…

Hogan wins backing of hundreds of former O’Malley donors, records show

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Hundreds of donors that contributed to Democrat Martin O’Malley between 2007 and 2011 are financially backing Republican Larry Hogan as he seeks a second term as Maryland’s governor, according to a Capital News Service analysis of campaign…

Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh In On Education Plans

Maryland gubernatorial candidates have a variety of strategies for the future of pre-kindergarten and other state education issues.

Gubernatorial Candidates Divided On How To Adjust or Cut State Taxes

All seven major gubernatorial candidates are taking a stance on one of Maryland’s hot-button issues: taxes. They propose adjustments or cuts to both corporate and personal income taxes, and two GOP candidates favor eliminating personal income taxes altogether

Mizeur Says Politics A Longtime Calling

Heather Mizeur’s run for governor in Maryland is unprecedented: If elected she will become the first female governor in state history and the first openly-gay governor in the nation.

Maryland’s Achievement Gap Addressed by Democrats in Gubernatorial Race

Eliminating the achievement gap has become the center of discussion for Maryland’s 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

Brown Surges in Endorsements, Others Downplay the Support

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown added another endorsement to his growing list of sponsors Thursday, but others suggest this support doesn’t make a difference when voters go to the ballot box.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to Focus on Economy in Upcoming Election

The three Republican candidates for governor say Maryland’s economy needs improvement.