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The Sun is right that judicial reform is needed but suggestions don't go far enough.

Over the past 3 years, the Republican Central Committee of Carroll County has had the opportunity to fill four different vacancies. While we think the people chosen to fill those seats are doing a fine job in their roles, it could not be more clear that the central committee's processes are broken.

It's too early to tell how the beating Republicans took in the recent elections around the country will affect Gov. Larry Hogan in Maryland, but he better take notice.

We know less about how judges conduct the public's business than we do about any other elected or appointed officials, and that's a problem.

The Carroll County Republican Central Committee added a new member this week, though no vote was officially taken, leaving conflict among the group.

Cal Thomas wonders why anyone would want to live in California, given its liberal mindset and high taxes.

Judges in many states face formal performance evaluation programs. Not in Maryland, where judges can serve for 15 years without being challenged.

The rights of women and girls in this country must finally be recognized by this great nation, a contributor to The Aegis Open Forum writes.

What Republican Party needs is more Larry Hogans, fewer Donald Trumps.

Once again, the candidates showed up, even if the voters didn't in last week's Bel Air town election. Some observations about the low turnout and looking forward to having those elected join the town board.

Last week's election showed Trumpism is wounded, but it's not yet dead, says Leonard Pitts Jr.

With an overheated national political climate driven by a constant attention-dominating president, it stands to reason that GOP candidates in a very blue state next year will be looking at the same fate, or worse, than the Republicans suffered in Virginia. But that is unlikely to be the case in Md.

Gov. Larry Hogan continues to ride high in a new poll of Maryland voters, but President Donald Trump's numbers continue to be dismal.

The newly elected Laurel City Council was sworn into office Monday evening, welcoming two newcomers and the return of three incumbents after the Nov. 7 contested election.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich told Johns Hopkins students on Monday that both major political parties had failed to capture the imagination of young voters and he called on the country to move away from "wicked partisanship."

Tom Quirk, chairman of the Baltimore County Council, filed to run for a third term as representative of the county's southwest area.

The sexual behavior of American politicians and celebrities has been a staple of news stories from the beginning of the Republic. But it seems to have approached a peak this year with the case of Judge Roy Moore, the Alabama Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, and other such scandals.

The Virginia election looks like the first of many defeats in elections to come, says Jonah Goldberg.

Who received thumbs up (or down) from the Carroll County Times this week?

Member of the Laurel Board of Elections counted write-ins as well as absentee and provisional ballots to determine the official count in yesterday’s City Council election.

Incumbent Commissioner Patrick Richards and newcomer Amy Chmielewski were elected to fill the two open seats on the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners Tuesday.

Maryland Democrats take hope in Virginia, New Jersey, Frederick and Annapolis election results.

Voters cast their ballots between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Election Day at the Laurel Municipal Center for Ward 1 residents and the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress St., for Ward 2 residents.

Baltimore County is ordering extra ballot scanning machines for four dozen of the county's busiest polling locations — far less than the 230 machines sought by elections officials.

Both of America's major political parties are in danger of collapse

In addition to updates on the second early voting center, commissioners will hear from organizations in preparation for the budget season in the spring.

The Town of Bel Air is holding an election on Tuesday. What voters should do is more important that who they actually vote for.

Early voting for all wards is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. 

Laurel city officials demonstrate how to use the voting machines for the upcoming City Council elections, taking place Nov. 7.

A social media advertisement targeted at Maryland that was paid for by an entity with ties to Russia featured a photograph of Freddie Gray and the words "never forget," according to a copy made public Wednesday by a House committee.

A look at the candidates in the Laurel City Council elections taking place Nov. 7.

The Bel Air election enters its final week, with election day Tuesday, Nov. 7. Four candidates are running for two seats on the Board of Commissioners.

We would encourage the Kirwan Commission to act diligently to wrap up its work and be able to deliver recommendations before the Maryland's primary election at the end of June, making education reform a key election year issue for those running.

Yes, Hillary Clinton's campaign helped fund the research that led to the infamous Trump-Russia dossier. But that's about the exact opposite of colluding with Russia.

Big money is buying giant tax cuts, allowing Russia to interfere in future elections, and killing Americans, says Robert Reich.

Even without results from the Russia investigation, Donald Trump may be impeachable, writes Jules Witcover.

What would we do without the many recollections passed down by Mary Bostwick Shellman, Westminster’s unofficial historian?

Speculation began as soon as the polls closed in 2016 that Donald Trump’s deep unpopularity among Democrats and Independents would make Larry Hogan a one-term governor. 

Federal appeals court sides with Marilyn Mosby over right to fire employees for political reasons

Democrat Alec Ross unveiled a broad campaign promise to expand access to voting, envisioning smartphone voting, elections by mail, and incarcerated people casting ballots while still behind bars.

County Executive Barry Glassman is scheduled to make an announcement Tuesday, Oct. 17, about his plans for the 2018 election. Will he seek another term as county executive or another office?

It's time for Bel Air residents to begin showing up and voting in town elections.

Maryland's gaming industry urged members of the Joint Committee on Gaming Oversight to take up the issue of legalizing sports betting in 2018.

Harford Councilman Mike Perrone is not seeking re-election after one term so he can dedicate more time to his career and personal life.

Four candidates have been certified to run for two seats on the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners in the Nov. 7 town election.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Krish Vignarajah asks court to affirm her eligibility to run

With the filing deadline approaching on Friday, Oct. 6, four people have filed to run for two seats on the Bel Air Town Board. More may be coming forward.

College Park legislators made two big mistakes, making it the "dumbest town in America" according to this man.

Despite Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's high approval ratings, a new poll suggests the race for governor in deep blue Maryland will be competitive.

Publication of Hillary Clinton’s book “What Happened?” has reignited debate over why and how Donald Trump managed to win the 2016 election. But his win was inevitable.