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Del. Tiffany Alston (D-Prince George’s) gives remarks during a candidate forum May 12. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Jul 7, 2026

MD legislative races come into focus as ballot counting wraps

Local election boards were scheduled to finish ballot-counting Monday, when the few primary elections still hanging in the balance came into sharper focus.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched nationwide can help people in crisis connect with resources and support. (Photo by Danielle E. Gaines/Maryland Matters)
Jun 8, 2026

Report: Deaths by suicide increased in MD amid national decline

A new report says states are finally seeing reductions in fatal drug overdoses, alcohol-induced deaths and suicides, but Maryland saw a 4% increase in suicides.

President Donald Trump looks on as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 24, 2026. (REUTERS/NATHAN HOWARD)
Jun 5, 2026

With General Assembly primaries looming, it’s all about Trump all across MD

President Donald Trump stands at the center of everything in Washington these days — as well as Maryland’s June 23 General Assembly primaries.

Republican gubernatorial candidates Douglas Larcomb, John Myrick, Shannon Wright and L.D. Burkindine participate in a debate hosted by the Prince George’s County Republican Central Committee on May 19, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
May 20, 2026

9 GOP MD governor candidates a stark contrast to party in Larry Hogan’s day

Nine Republicans are running for governor in Maryland. They paint a stark contrast to the party under former Gov. Larry Hogan.

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan poses for a photo in his Annapolis office with jerseys of local sports teams hanging behind him on May 14, 2026. (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post)
May 19, 2026

‘Somewhat jaded’ Larry Hogan promises no more campaigns, pivots to teaching

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is vowing to never run for office again and instead focus on teaching leadership skills to Washington College undergraduates.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Mar 2, 2026

MD Appellate Court judge retires, giving Moore at-large pick

Gov. Wes Moore has his first opportunity to appoint an at-large member to the 15-member Maryland Appellate Court.

Maryland gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox (R) addresses supporters at an election night watch party in Annapolis on Nov. 8, 2022. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)
Jan 31, 2026

Dan Cox files to run for MD governor, eyeing possible rematch with Moore

Republican Dan Cox has filed to run for Maryland governor again, potentially setting up a rematch with Democratic Gov. Wes Moore in 2026.

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Jan 21, 2026

New Sixth Judicial Circuit administrative judge named

A new administrative judge has been named for the Sixth Judicial Circuit that covers Frederick and Montgomery counties.

Gov. Wes Moore says Jan. 16, 2026, that he and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy agreed to accelerate the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jan 16, 2026

Key Bridge is nation’s ‘fastest-moving’ project, Moore says after meeting with US DOT

Gov. Wes Moore and Secretary Sean Duffy reached an agreement to accelerate the rebuild of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.

A historic marker details lynching history in Annapolis. (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)
Jan 6, 2026

MD studied its complicity in lynchings. Are reparations next?

A Maryland commission found that state leaders and institutions were complicit in 38 lynchings and recommended reparations for descendants.

Long exposure of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, from Sandy Point State Park, Maryland. (DepositPhotos)
Dec 18, 2025

MD set to nearly double size of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Maryland officials approved plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with a wider, higher span, nearly doubling lanes and costs.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to Joint Base Andrews after attending a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona, on Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Nov 11, 2025

Some MD Republicans defend Trump policies as ‘exactly what the president campaigned on’

Maryland Republicans, including gubernatorial candidates, say President Trump is following the script he laid out during his campaign.