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Mail-in ballots are shown in a U.S. postal box at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center in the city of Industry, California, October 29, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Jun 24, 2026

US Postal Service defends plan to require states to disclose mail voting lists

The U.S. Postal Service defends a plan requiring states to provide voter lists for mail ballots amid opposition from Democratic senators.

U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6th) speaks to supporters at a watch party at the Holiday Inn in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)
Jun 24, 2026

Rep. April McClain Delaney wins MD’s 6th Congressional District

After a bitter, expensive and largely self-funded campaign, freshman Rep. April McClain Delaney held her seat against David Trone, who was trying to reclaim it.

Del. Adrian Boafo speaks to supporters after being projected the winner of the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He’ll face Republican Chris Chaffee in November. (Photo by William J. Ford)
Jun 24, 2026

Early endorsement, late funding rush boost Boafo in 5th District

Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) got an early, and important, leg up in the crowded field of 24 Democrats running to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) when Hoyer endorsed Boafo as his successor.

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Jun 24, 2026

Removed Anne Arundel orphans’ court judge thanks supporters after apparent primary loss

Marc Knapp thanked those who supported his bid to return to the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court, but his removal from the position by the Maryland Supreme Court appears to have sunk his primary campaign.

Campaign signs for Montgomery County Council members Andrew Friedson and Will Jawando outside Rockville High School on Tueday. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)
Jun 24, 2026

Expensive, contentious executive races to lead big counties into the future

Democratic voters in four counties selected a new generation of leaders Tuesday, making history in at least two of them.

Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) is joined on stage by his wife, Lea, and their children, Caleb and Cora, at an election night victory party Tuesday, after Ferguson survived one of his biggest political challenges in years. (Photo by Christine Condon/Maryland Matters)
Jun 24, 2026

Despite some challenges, most legislators appear headed to reelection

Despite some aggressive challenges, an overwhelming majority of state lawmakers who were seeking reelection in Tuesday’s primaries skated through with relative ease.

Birds fly past the U.S. Capitol building dome in Washington on Jan. 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Jun 24, 2026

MD congressional incumbents cruise to primary wins

Maryland's 5th and 6th congressional district elections drew the spotlight Tuesday, but in the state's other races, incumbents appeared on election night headed to renomination.

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Jun 23, 2026

Tapp-Harper claims victory over Cogen, poised to be Baltimore’s first female sheriff

Sabrina Tapp-Harper declared victory over incumbent Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen in the Democratic primary race.

Sarah David, the 2025 Top Leader in Law honoree, announces the 2026 Top Leader in Law winner during The Daily Record's Leaders in Law event April 20, 2026. (Steve Ruark/The Daily Record)
Jun 23, 2026

Sarah David beats Scott Shellenberger for Baltimore County state’s attorney

Sarah David won the Baltimore County state's attorney race.

Prince George's County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has raised the most money of any candidate in a contested primary for state’s attorney. (Courtesy of the Jackson campaign)
Jun 23, 2026

Tara Jackson defeats Wanika Fisher for Prince George’s state’s attorney

Incumbent Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson will keep her job after Tuesday's primary election.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, shown in April 2026, and Republican politician Dan Cox, shown in 2022, won their respective primary elections. (The Daily Record file photos)
Jun 23, 2026

Wes Moore to face Dan Cox again in MD governor’s race

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Republican politician Dan Cox won their respective primary elections, setting up a rematch.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson speaks after declaring victory in his primary election race Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 23, 2026

MD Senate President Bill Ferguson proclaims win in primary election

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson declared victory over challenger Bobby LaPin in the Democratic primary race to represent District 46.