Maryland politics reporter

Tinashe Chingarande

Tinashe Chingarande covers Maryland politics with a focus on Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly. She was previously a national politics reporter at NOTUS, where she wrote about congressional Democrats, the rise and fall of the “uncommitted” movement and the 2024 presidential elections. When not working, Tinashe enjoys supporting African art, literature and fashion. Email her at tchingarande@baltsun.com.

Tim Comer drives some of the farmers that gathered for The Crop Showcase that highlights some of the latest products and practices that The Mill agronomists are trialing in corn and soybean fields at Clear Meadow Farm in White Hall. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Some Maryland farms are on the brink. What they want from their next governor.

August 31, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

With the general gubernatorial election drawing close, farmers said they want two things from their next governor.

How Maryland will spend the money it got from suing Meta is unclear.

Maryland just won nearly $328M from Meta. Now what?

August 27, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

The Attorney General's office did not respond to The Baltimore Sun's requests for an itemized breakdown of how settlement money will be spent.

Ambulances outside University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson.

Maryland counties struggle to fund EMTs, more as state shifts costs to locals

August 19, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

Economists caution that Maryland may enter financial ruin, taxpayers could lose essential programs, and increased income inequality.

Maryland Dems maintain that Greenbelt is the prime location for the FBI. However, they’re not staking their hopes on the federal judge’s decision.

Trump administration won’t commit to building FBI headquarters in Greenbelt

August 19, 2026 at 4:45 a.m.

A judge restored Greenbelt as the FBI headquarters site, but the Trump administration won't say whether it will build there as funding and legal hurdles remain.

Economists are divided on whether taxpayers or the state will cover a potential shortfall — or the recent digital ad tax ruling has any impact at all.

Maryland’s $536M digital ad tax ruling: What it means for taxpayers

August 18, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

Economists are divided on whether taxpayers or the state will cover this shortfall — and whether the ruling has any impact at all.

People vote in the Democratic primaries at Blair-Caldwell Library in Denver.

Maryland election board ‘extended’ ballot comment period. DeMarinis says it didn’t.

August 14, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

But in Prince George’s County, the official responsible for running the election said she didn’t know voters had been given the additional time.

Maryland’s Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to recommended this new congressional map to Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly earlier in 2026.

Hearing on Maryland GOP redistricting lawsuit to start Aug. 25, lawyers say

August 11, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

Lawyers believe the Maryland Republicans' argument won't hold in court.

Congressman Andy Harris holds up a flag flown over the U.S. Capital during the 250th anniversary of the United States. Harris spoke with a crowd of thousands about the history of the fishing tournament. (Josh Davis/Staff)

Maryland’s redistricting amendment could reshape 2028 congressional races

August 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Political changes could force incumbents to court new voters, create new competitive districts and prompting a surge of candidate and donor interest.

House Majority Leader David Moon urges members of the House of Delegates to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that could change how future maps are drawn. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Maryland voters to decide congressional map amendment after Senate approval

August 4, 2026 at 8:17 p.m.

The measure heads to the Senate, furthering lawmakers' attempt to trigger a statewide vote on how Marylanders want their federal representation to be decided.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson speaks with reporters about the 2026 special legislative session on redistricting at the Senate Office Building in Annapolis. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Maryland Democrats defend redistricting-only special session

August 3, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Democratic leaders say constitutional deadlines left them little choice.

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