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Anne Arundel County Executive Steven R. Schuh, Republican. Bryan Sears photo
May 24, 2018

Anne Arundel Co. exec gave rival $6K before primary challenge dropped

A Maryland Republican says his decision to not challenge a county executive wasn't influenced by the $6,000 given to his campaign by the potential rival.

Gregg Bernstein, Marilyn Mosby, Russell Neverdon
Jun 25, 2014

Mosby defeats Bernstein in Baltimore prosecutor’s primary

Marilyn J. Mosby pulled off an upset win against incumbent Gregg L. Bernstein in the Democratic primary for Baltimore City State’s Attorney. Bernstein conceded defeat late Tuesday night when unofficial […]

Jun 24, 2014

Montgomery County, Md. precincts report poll-book problems

Nine precincts were reporting errors with electronic poll books used to look up voter names. At one Bethesda polling place, 50 people had to vote on provisional paper ballots by 9 a.m. Election workers were requesting more paper ballots.

Jun 23, 2014

No upsets expected in Md. congressional primaries

Maryland's eight members of Congress are expected to ward off lesser-known challengers following a sleepy primary season for the candidates in the heavily Democratic state.

Jun 15, 2014

Earlier primary may leave some appointed positions open longer

A change in state law that moved Maryland's primary election day could result in dozens of appointed positions being left vacant until a new governor is sworn in next year.

May 20, 2014

Primary voter registration deadline approaches

The deadline to register to vote in the primary for Maryland's governor's race is June 3.

May 30, 2013

What the Brown/Ulman ticket means for Gansler

If Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler wants to be governor -- and many he say he badly does -- he needs to officially join the race, political observers say.

Apr 13, 2012

LaFerla concedes to Rosen in 1st District Democratic primary

Maryland congressional candidate Wendy Rosen is focusing on the general election after her opponent conceded the race for the Democratic nomination in the 1st District. The Cockeysville businesswoman led Chestertown […]

Apr 4, 2012

State Democrats coalesce behind Delaney

ANNAPOLIS — Democrats got behind their nominee Wednesday to take on Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, after strong backing by the state’s Democratic establishment for state Sen. Rob Garagiola wasn’t enough to […]

Apr 4, 2012

Bartlett survives GOP primary challenge, will face Delaney in fall

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett defeated seven Republican primary challengers Tuesday and will face Democratic businessman John Delaney in the fall in what is expected to be a hotly […]

Apr 3, 2012

Senate primary has two crowded fields

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s Democratic and Republican Senate primaries are crowded this year with eight Democrats hoping to upset a popular and well-funded Democratic incumbent Tuesday. For the GOP, there are […]

Apr 3, 2012

Republican candidates vie for Md.’s 37 delegates in primary

ANNAPOLIS — Republican presidential candidates are vying for 37 delegates in Maryland‘s primary, with Mitt Romney expected to fare well in a state that’s home to many moderate GOP members. […]