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• Features

Sen. Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson have Maryland’s Ben Jealous to thank for their relationship

Sen. Cory Booker met his girlfriend, actress and activist Rosario Dawson, at a fundraiser for Maryland's then-gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous, he during a CNN town hall meeting Wednesday.

By Lillian Reed

Mar 28, 2019

• Politics

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's communications director to leave for Republican Governors Association

Amelia Chassé Alcivar, the communications director for Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, is leaving the administration to join the senior staff of the Republican Governors Association.

By Luke Broadwater

Feb 13, 2019

• Maryland

Ben Jealous, Democratic candidate for Maryland governor last year, to start Baltimore investment firm

Ben Jealous, the former NAACP president who was the Democratic nominee for governor last year, said Tuesday that he is starting a Baltimore-based investment firm named 20X.

By Luke Broadwater

Feb 13, 2019

• Politics

Backers pitch bill that would create statewide commission on Maryland's lynching history

Backers of a bipartisan bill in the House of Delegates argue for the formation of a statewide commission to address the history — and repercussions — of lynching in Maryland.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Feb 12, 2019

• Politics

Ben Jealous, John Delaney join in calls for Virginia governor to resign

Former NAACP president Ben Jealous and presidential hopeful John Delaney, both Maryland Democrats, joined the chorus of people calling for Virginia’s governor to resign after a racist photo from his medical school yearbook emerged.

By Talia Richman

Feb 2, 2019

• Politics

Interested in Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s inauguration? Here’s what you need to know.

A full day of activities marks the second inauguration of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford.

By Pamela Wood

Jan 16, 2019

• Maryland

Kamala Harris considering Baltimore for presidential campaign headquarters, The Times reports

The progressive Democrat is reportedly also considering Atlanta for a possible presidential campaign headquarters, according to The New York Times.

By Lillian Reed

Dec 29, 2018

• Opinion

Sun editorial notebook about black candidates stokes racial bias

An editorial in The Baltimore Sun about why black candidates can't get elected statewide in Maryland stokes racial bias.

• Maryland

The 10 biggest news stories of 2018 in the Baltimore area

These were the top 10 biggest news stories from the past year.

By Sarah Meehan

Dec 20, 2018

• Opinion

Who are the Hogan Democrats? UMBC knows

UMBC undergrads launched an effort to uncover just exactly who the Hogan Democrats are on Election Day. Here's what they found.

• Politics

In victorious re-election effort, Hogan consulted focus group of 110 anti-Trump women

While hauling in the most votes ever for a Maryland governor, Larry Hogan had a secret weapon by his side: A focus group of 110 women who dislike President Donald Trump.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 21, 2018

• Opinion

A blue wave on the Chesapeake Bay

Election night was a big night for Democrats and Democratic values in Maryland. While Larry Hogan held onto the Governor's Mansion, down ballot, the state experienced a massive blue wave.

• Politics

After Hogan victory, what's next for Maryland politics? Democrats say they see bright future in new leaders

Tuesday’s election results mean that in 2019 Democrats will hold the top job in seven of Maryland’s eight largest jurisdictions. Meanwhile, Republicans — still riding high from Hogan’s historic win over Democrat Ben Jealous — looked around the state to see their bench had been decimated.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 9, 2018

• Politics

Marylanders set midterm record with more than 2.1 million ballots cast

More than 2.1 million Marylanders voted in this year's election, surpassing 2010’s midterm record of nearly 1.9 million.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 7, 2018

• Politics

No coattails: Maryland voters backed Republican Gov. Hogan, but also showed their disdain for Trump

Gov. Larry Hogan cruised to a second term Tuesday night, but failed to take others from his party along for the ride. Voters said they voted against most Republicans — other than Hogan — out of their disdain for President Donald Trump.

• Opinion

The most diverse Congress ever doesn't erase our divisions

A slew of diverse candidates, representing different races, ethnicities and religions, makes history in elections across the country.

• Opinion

Election results not so bad for Maryland Democrats

Democrats should look at the bright side of Tuesday's election results despite Ben Jealous loss.

• Opinion

Hogan was conciliatory, Jealous and Democrats? Not so much

Hogan and Jealous reveal a split in how to deal with election results.

• Opinion

Jealous didn't so much lose Md. gubernatorial race as Hogan won it

Now that Republican Larry Hogan has bested Democratic challenger Ben Jealous to win a second term as governor of Maryland the blame game and airing of electoral grievances on the losing side can officially begin. But Mr. Jealous didn’t lose this race nearly as much as Mr. Hogan won it.

• Politics

Five voter sentiments gleaned from Maryland's midterm election

Here are five voter sentiments we learned from Tuesday’s midterm election in which Gov. Larry Hogan became the first Republican governor to win re-election in Maryland since the 1950s, despite widespread antipathy towards President Donald Trump.

By Christina Tkacik

Nov 7, 2018

• Politics

Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr. wins Baltimore County executive race, defeating Al Redmer Jr.

Dundalk Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr. will be Baltimore County's next county executive after besting Republican Al Redmer Jr. in Tuesday's election.

By Pamela Wood

Nov 6, 2018

• Politics

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan re-elected, soundly defeating Ben Jealous

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan appeared to win a second term Tuesday, lifted by Democrats who crossed party lines to vote for his centrist approach to governing despite their anger over President Donald Trump.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 6, 2018

• Opinion

Five unconventional takeaways on media campaigns from Hogan's big win

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s impressive win over challenger Ben Jealous Tuesday offers some strong insights into the use of media that directly challenge what was starting to feel like post-2016 conventional wisdom.

By David Zurawik

Nov 6, 2018

• Politics

Maryland voters weather steady rain, ballot problems on Election Day to exercise civic enthusiasm

Other locales might have drawn more star power in recent days — from President Donald Trump jetting to 11 rallies in six days to Oprah seemingly taking up residence in Georgia — but Maryland voters descended on their polling places on Tuesday with a determined intensity of their own.

• Maryland

Election 2018: Voting in Carroll County brisk, deemed 'a referendum' on President Trump

Carroll County voters went to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here's a sampling of their thoughts on the local races, the Maryland gubernatorial race and President Donald Trump, who isn't on the ballot but looms large over this election.

• Politics

Did you vote in Maryland's election? Here's what readers said motivated them.

Readers respond on why they voted in Maryland's election.

By Thalia Juarez

Nov 6, 2018

• Opinion

Maryland Gov. Hogan won re-election. Now what?

Gov. Larry Hogan's win in his race for re-election leaves lots of questions: How will he govern in a second term? And what do Democrats do now?

• Maryland

Howard's turnout mirrors past midterm elections, steady stream of voters

Steady voting has been reported throughout the day in Howard County. Polls close at 8 p.m.

• Opinion

Back at Chestnut Ridge, Jill Kamenetz votes for 'the smartest guy I ever knew'

Remembering Kevin Kamenetz on Election Day: "This was supposed to be his day," his widow says.

By Dan Rodricks

Nov 6, 2018

• Opinion

How to watch Maryland's election results

Trying to figure out if a blue wave is sweeping Maryland or if Gov. Hogan has a red tide of his own? Here's how to watch the results.

• Opinion

Hogan ads unfairly portray Jealous as fearful, un-American

Gov. Larry Hogan's political television ads appeal to voters' emotions by unfairly portraying opponent Ben Jealous as fearful and un-American.

• Politics

Time to vote: Politicians, nonprofits urge Marylanders to get to the polls no matter the weather

With thunderstorms in the forecast, political and nonpartisan operations alike are in overdrive to get hundreds of thousands of Marylanders voters to the polls on Election Day. And political campaigns for races large and small aren’t resting until they crash Tuesday night.

• Opinion

The Baltimore Sun endorses — a complete list of our picks in the 2018 midterm election

Here are The Sun's endorsements in Tuesday's midterm elections.

• Politics

Maryland votes: Here's what to expect at your polling place on Election Day

Maryland votes: Here's what to expect Tuesday on Election Day at your polling place. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Democrat Ben Jealous are at the top of their parties' tickets, along with races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state attorney general and the General Assembly.

By Michael Dresser

Nov 5, 2018

• Politics

Hogan, Jealous make push for votes during Maryland gubernatorial campaign's final weekend

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, Democratic challenger Ben Jealous and other candidates on Maryland ballots are engaging in a final blitz to persuade undecided voters and get their supporters to the polls. Hogan is rallying in Annapolis and Grasonville; Jealous in Wheaton and the Baltimore area.

• Features

Comedian Dave Chappelle stops by Catonsville BBQ restaurant, owner says

Comedian Dave Chappelle was in Maryland to campaign for Ben Jealous, Democratic candidate for governor. First he had to eat and Friday he stopped by Wieland's Barbeque in Catonsville.

By Jessica Anderson

Nov 3, 2018

• Opinion

Still not sure whether to vote for Hogan or Jealous? Here's where they stand on the issues.

Here's how Gov. Larry Hogan and Democrat Ben Jealous answered The Sun's questions about the biggest issues facing the state — and the editorial board's take on each one.

• Politics

By the numbers: what Maryland's early voting figures tell us about where it's popular, which voters turned out

Maryland’s eight-day early voting period wrapped up with a record number of voters casting ballots in person before Election Day. The election will determine whether GOP Gov. Larry Hogan or his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous, will take an oath of office for a four-year term in January.

By Michael Dresser

Nov 2, 2018

• Opinion

Sun turned on Baltimore with Hogan endorsement

The Sun's endorsement of Larry Hogan over Ben Jealous shows the paper is aligned with the interests of suburbanites, not city dwellers.

• Education

Maryland Board of Regents chair James Brady resigns amid Maryland football scandal

James Brady, the chairman of the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents, resigned Thursday, overtaken by the whirlwind of controversy at the state’s flagship university that began with the June death of football player Jordan McNair.

• Opinion

Hogan: Not extreme but not good enough for Md.

Hogan is better than most Republicans but that's too low a bar for Maryland's next governor.

• Opinion

Ben Jealous could save you a bundle on health care

Since the national Republican Party and our governor are disinclined to rein in drug prices, Marylanders hoping for relief with the bills they pay at the pharmacy, should take a closer look at Democrat Ben Jealous’ health care strategy.

• Politics

Gov. Hogan says firing of Maryland football coach a 'big step' forward, but has 'concerns' about process

Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday morning that he was “shocked” and “outraged” by the Maryland Board of Regents’ decision to reinstate football coach DJ Durkin and called school President Wallace Loh’s decision to defy the board and fire the coach a “big step” forward.

By Luke Broadwater

Nov 1, 2018

• Sports

University of Maryland president fires football coach DJ Durkin, reversing decision by regents

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh fired football coach DJ Durkin a day after the University System of Maryland Board of Regents reinstated him. Loh said he took the action after meeting with the Student Government Association, department chairs and other campus leadership.

• Sports

What they're saying about DJ Durkin being fired as Maryland football coach

Reaction to D.J. Durkin being fired Wednesday as Maryland football coach.

By Christina Tkacik

Oct 31, 2018

• Politics

With week to go until election, a Hogan ally throws a wrench into the race with Maryland football decision

James Brady, whom Gov. Larry Hogan appointed to head the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents, threw a wrench into the final week of the gubernatorial campaign. He announced a decision to keep the University of Maryland's football coach and athletic director, despite a player's death.

By Luke Broadwater

Oct 31, 2018

• Opinion

Why a lifelong Democrat voted for Larry Hogan

On a day when the news was full of package bombs sent to kill prominent Democrats and President Trump spewed his daily vitriol like regurgitated Diet Coke, it would have been logical for me, a lifelong Democrat, to double down and vote the straight party ticket. Yet I didn't. Here's why.

• Politics

Sanders rallies with Jealous as Maryland Gov. Hogan seeks to boost Redmer in Baltimore County

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders brought a jolt of energy to Democrat Ben Jealous’ struggling campaign to unseat Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in Maryland. Sanders told a raucous full house at an historic Bethesda theater that Jealous will be one of the greatest governors in U.S. history.

By Michael Dresser

Oct 30, 2018

• Preakness Stakes

Hogan or Jealous, the next governor needs to keep the Preakness in Baltimore

A smart redevelopment of Park Heights and Pimlico that keeps the Preakness in Baltimore should be a priority for the next governor

By Dan Rodricks

Oct 27, 2018

• Politics

Who else is running in Maryland’s gubernatorial race? Here's a look at the Libertarian and Green candidates

Despite the gubernatorial race being centered on Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Ben Jealous, there are more than two names on the ballot for the state’s highest office.