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The county council voted on two highly discussed issues at the July 3 legislative session, moving to override County Executive Allan Kittleman's veto of the creation of a public finance system for campaigns, and to officially sell the county's portion of the Long Reach Village Center to Orchard Development Corp.

Maryland and Baltimore lawmakers are calling for more legal aid for low-income tenants facing evictions

Trump names Marylander with little elections experience to controversial elections panel

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh asked a federal court Friday to dismiss a lawsuit that claims state lawmakers violated Republicans' constitutional rights when they redrew Maryland's congressional boundaries six years ago.

Common Cause Maryland is urging state election officials to refuse to comply with a Trump administration investigation into the integrity of elections.

WASHINGTON — Pushing off a vote on the horrible Senate health care bill (the Better Care Reconciliation Act) is a victory, but not cause for opponents of

Trump's complaint about Obama's failure to stop Russian hacking is an amazing thing

This past spring, Carroll's cities and towns held their municipal elections. Turnout was less than desirable. Some towns had fewer than 35 ballots cast, while

Why is the Trump administration trying to weaken a sanctions bill against Russia?

The vacancy occurred when Don Hoffman resigned during the monthly meeting in May.

An Aberdeen resident questions city officials about when there will be news of what is happening with the mayor's petition drive to bring city charter changes to referendum.

Special election losses by Democrats in Georgia and South Carolina aren't a disaster for the party, but they are a warning sign.

Republican Lisa Kim and Democrats Deb Jung and Byron Macfarlane have officially filed their candidacies for the Howard County Council seat that encompasses the heart of Columbia. For each candidate, issues around development and diversity are proving primary issues in the early stages of the race.

In the unpredictable world of Maryland politics, Baltimore County plays a pivotal role.

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a major challenge to partisan gerrymandering in a case that could have implications for Maryland, where the state's

Trump will be impeached if Republicans lose the House, says Jonah Goldberg.

Liberal advocacy group Together We Will spent a Saturday afternoon knocking on doors to engage Howard County residents in conversations about politics.

Maryland's State Board of Elections detected "suspicious activity" on the computer system it uses for online voter registration before last fall's election and called in cybersecurity experts to evaluate it, administrator Linda Lamone said Wednesday.

Russian hacking of the 2016 election was pervasive, and it was only a warm-up.

More than 100 Howard County officials, business owners and residents gathered on June 12, holding red and yellow campaign signs that read "Kittleman" and "Independent Leader – People, not politics."

Maryland Republicans are preparing to mount an all-out assault on the Democratic super-majorities in the General Assembly, hopeful that the popularity of Gov. Larry Hogan will outweigh whatever drag President Donald J. Trump could have on their fortunes.

A new super PAC has been formed to oppose Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, one of the first salvos in what could be a bruising re-election fight

Howard County voters endorsed taxpayer-supported financing of political campaigns and Allan Kittleman ought to respect their will

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The back-and-forth over Baltimore's spending plan shows voters got what they wanted — a more active and engaged council.

Howard County's system is modeled after that in Montgomery County, which was passed unanimously through their Council's legislation in September 2016.

The battle lines already are forming in advance of Baltimore County's elections next year. The race for county executive could be wide open.

Democrats must make the case that they really understand Americans who work with cattle and crops, says David Horsey.

A newly released classified document says Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier days before last year's presidential election. The

President Donald Trump has this single positive value; he makes previous occupants of the Oval Office look good by comparison. Clearly he is the worst chief

The contrast could hardly be greater. On the border of the world's largest swamp of special interest money, Maryland's first local election with publicly

Maryland Democrats had unexpected losses in 2014, so its leaders are already preparing for the next election

A group of Taneytown citizens have initiated a recall petition for the removal of Councilman Donald Frazier from the Taneytown City Council.

You didn't think the Underwoods would actually accept the will of the American people, did you?

Election Day isn't looking good for the Underwoods -- so what scheme will they cook up to stay in the White House?

Robert Reich: Donald Trump's hatefulness and vindictiveness have normalized a new meanness in America.

An aide to Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to violating campaign finance laws during Pugh's campaign.

Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs alleged that Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate for Montana's sole U.S. House seat, body-slammed him.

Maryland rarely is the main dish in national politics. Yet our gubernatorial race is set to answer some of the most persistent and important political questions generated by the 2016 presidential election. This midterm election cycle, the country would be wise to pull up a chair and dig in.

Elected officials, would-be office-holders and retired politicos flocked to Old Hilltop to mingle with colleagues, voters and potential donors.

Donald Trump's insults are poisoning his presidency and the good he and a Republican Congress can do, says Cal Thomas.

Voters, not elected officials or lawyers, should have the final say in how they are to be governed and who will represent them, but the opposite has happened in Aberdeen the past two years.

The election of Donald Trump has lifted a lot of media boats - from the New York Times to MSNBC‘s Rachel Maddow. Add “Saturday Night Live” to that list of media enjoying a big Trump bump.

Gov. Larry Hogan's appointment of a former Republican Baltimore County executive to the school board is drawing intense criticism from county leaders who say it leaves the board with only two minority members.

Robert Reich lays out a roadmap to impeach Donald Trump.

Three incumbents were re-elected Tuesday in an uncontested election for Manchester Town Council that saw light turnout.

Havre de Grace Mayor Bill Martin and three members of the City Council were sworn in to new two-year terms at a City Hall ceremony Monday evening.

Donald Trump may be innocent, but he acts as if he has something to hide, says David Horsey.

The Manchester town election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. Voting will take place at the Manchester town office, 3337 Victory St.

The Manchester town election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. Voting will take place at the Manchester town office, 3337 Victory St.