Baltimore Sun

Politics

This week marks the orientation for 60 new Maryland General Assembly legislators — 43 in the House of Delegates and 17 in the state Senate. Before they can decide the future of the state, they first have to find their desks, figure out their committees and learn where to park.

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December 05, 2018

'A learning experience': 60 new Maryland lawmakers head to Annapolis, ready to tackle big issues

Politics

The Maryland Republican Party was seeking to ride Gov. Larry Hogan's coattails to curb Democrats' power in General Assembly. Their effort failed.

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November 06, 2018

Maryland Republicans fall short of hoped-for gains in Senate, lose seats in House

Editorial

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

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November 05, 2018

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

Editorial

The Sun provides endorsements in the six state Senate races targeted as part of Gov. Larry Hogan's "Drive for Five."

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October 30, 2018

Sun endorsements: The 'Drive for Five' Senate races

Editorial

Women are shut out of Maryland's congressional delegation. None are running for governor or attorney general, and the Republican woman running for comptroller is a major underdog. But on down ballot races, women are poised to make some major gains.

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August 08, 2018

Women candidates are badly underrepresented in races for Md.'s top offices. Down ballot, it's a different story.

Editorial

The Sun makes endorsements in select Anne Arundel races.

June 22, 2018

Editorial

It's going to be a big year in Maryland politics, with a hot governor's race and some key contests on the county level.

January 01, 2018

Maryland

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.

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June 10, 2017

Hogan, GOP take aim at Democratic dominance of Maryland legislature

Politics

A battle for Republican political primacy in the legislative district that includes Annapolis Tuesday as Del. Herb McMillan accused a rival of "jumping the gun . . . and the shark" with his early entry into the 2018 state Senate race.

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June 30, 2015

Arundel's McMillan accuses George of jumping gun on Senate race

Politics

Former gubernatorial candidate George to seek Senate seat

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June 16, 2015

Former gubernatorial candidate George to seek Senate seat

Politics

When former GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron George announced his candidacy for the state Senate Tuesday, the cream of the Anne Arundel County Republican establishment turned out in force to back him.

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June 16, 2015

Arundel GOP establishment turns out to back Ron George bid for Senate

Politics

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July 24, 2014

Democrats charge Hogan with election law violations

Politics

Maryland election officials have determined Republican Larry Hogan broke no laws in converting his Change Maryland advocacy organization into a campaign operation.

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July 10, 2014

Politics

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July 10, 2014

Politics

Republicans unite around Hogan candidacy

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June 26, 2014

Republicans unite around Hogan candidacy

Politics

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June 26, 2014

Politics

Anthony G. Brown claimed victories in 20 of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions in the Democratic primary, but rivals Douglas F. Gansler and Heather R. Mizeur can each point to some small consolations.

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June 25, 2014

Brown takes 20 of 24 jurisdictions on road to landslide

Politics

Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown claimed victory in the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday after early returns suggested a landslide win.

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June 25, 2014

Brown, Hogan win primaries for Maryland governor

Carroll County Times

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June 25, 2014

Politics

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June 25, 2014

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June 25, 2014

Politics

Maryland voters head to the polls Tuesday to resolve the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor, and to nominate scores more politicians for November's general election.

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June 23, 2014

Candidates make final push for votes in Tuesday's primary election

Politics

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June 23, 2014

Maryland's Democratic and Republican contenders for governor are sparing no effort to pull every last supporter to the polls Tuesday for a primary for which many voters aren't ready.

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June 21, 2014

Campaigns pull out stops to get voters to polls

Politics

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June 21, 2014

Politics

For Republican candidates in the Maryland governor's race, there's simply not enough Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to go around. He's like the father in a large family whose kids compete for his attention but can't manage to get Dad all to themselves

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June 19, 2014

Politics

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June 19, 2014

Howard County

While the field of candidates in many state and local races is thin, there is no shortage of people running to replace Gov. Martin O'Malley, who isn't eligible to run for re-election.

June 18, 2014

Howard County Times' picks for the governor's race in the primary election [Endorsements]

Carroll County Times

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June 14, 2014

Politics

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown's final fundraising haul towers over competitors

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June 13, 2014

Candidates have millions to spend in final days before primary

Carroll County Times

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June 13, 2014

Politics

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June 13, 2014

Politics

As early voting got underway Thursday in the primary race for governor, the four Republicans competing for the GOP nomination jockeyed to present themselves as the most qualified to take on a Democrat in November.

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June 12, 2014

GOP hopefuls angle for votes in televised forum

Politics

Hogan to run ad on Baltimore broadcast

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June 12, 2014

Editorial

In a compelling GOP field, businessman and former cabinet secretary Larry Hogan stands out as someone who can not only win but also bring real change to Annapolis.

June 12, 2014

Carroll County Times

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June 12, 2014

Politics

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June 12, 2014

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June 12, 2014

Politics

Maryland voters can cast a ballot in the primary beginning Thursday as the state opens the early voting period with extended hours, days and polling sites.

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June 11, 2014

Weeklong early voting period begins Thursday

Politics

Republican Ron George, who owns a jewelry store in Annapolis, says Maryland's small businesses need tax relief.

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June 11, 2014

Politics

Despite polls, Harford County Executive David Craig says he is the true "front-runner" in GOP race.

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June 11, 2014

Despite polls, Craig says he is the true 'front-runner' in GOP race

Politics

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June 11, 2014

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June 11, 2014

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June 11, 2014

Politics

Gubernatorial candidates of both parties promised city and town officials that they would restore money the O'Malley administration cut from the state budget for local road repairs.

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June 10, 2014

Candidates for governor promise to restore local highway aid

Politics

If a political resume alone were enough for victory, David R. Craig would be a sure thing to win the Republican nomination for governor.

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June 10, 2014

Politics

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June 10, 2014

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June 10, 2014

Politics

Larry Hogan isn't pledging to turn deep blue Maryland red if he's elected governor. He doesn't even hold out a lot of hope for purple. He just thinks that if he can win the Republican primary, he can beat the Democratic nominee and fundamentally change the way the state does business.

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June 09, 2014