Election

August 27, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

A Dorchester County magistrate questioned whether lawmakers followed election rules and accurately described Maryland’s redistricting...

Maryland gubernatorial candidates Dan Cox and incumbent Gov. Wes Moore have agreed to debate in October ahead of the November election.

FOX45: Gov. Wes Moore, Dan Cox to face off in gubernatorial debate

By WBFF STAFF

August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Maryland gubernatorial candidates Dan Cox and incumbent Gov. Wes Moore have agreed to debate in...

Hundreds marched across Route 50 and through downtown Salisbury Wednesday in support of Wicomico County’s Haitian community and amid reports of increased federal immigration activity. Demonstrators later gathered outside the Wicomico County Government Office. (Josh Davis/Staff)

Salisbury marchers rally around Haitian residents

August 26, 2026 at 9:08 p.m.

Hundreds marched through Salisbury in support of Wicomico County’s Haitian community amid reports of increased...

A Maryland judge hears arguments over whether a redistricting amendment can remain on the November ballot amid a legal challenge.

Maryland judge ‘troubled’ by redistricting amendment ballot process

August 25, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

The legal fight is unfolding on a tight timeline because the Maryland State Board of...

Vice President JD Vance smiles during a roundtable event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked

By Associated Press

August 21, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JULIE CARR SMYTH MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD...

Talbot County Council campaign signs displayed outside Gay’s Seafood & Deli in Easton.

MAGA signs spark boycott call, sheriff’s rebuke in Talbot County

August 20, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

“Over on the Eastern Shore, the temperatures have really been rising politically,” Lance Simon said...

Stories targeted for bogus copyright complaints this election cycle included details on Michael Carbonara, an entrepreneur running in the Republican primary for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. (golubovy/stock.adobe.com)

Growing threat to free speech: Bogus copyright claims making political stories disappear

By Susannah Bryan

August 18, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

In what media experts are calling a threat to free speech, bogus copyright complaints have...

Anne Arundel residents will vote in November on whether county employees should all have the ability to go to binding arbitration to resolve disputes. (Brian Witte/AP file)

On your ballot: Should Anne Arundel County employees have binding arbitration?

August 17, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

The County Council would no longer be the "final fiscal authority for labor negotiations."

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...

Ocean City Council President Matt James sits in the council chambers with his wife, Allison, and their two young children, Parker and Lennon.

Matt James challenges Rick Meehan for Ocean City mayor

August 8, 2026 at 10:47 p.m.

Among his priorities, James cited stopping offshore wind development and bringing a sports complex to...

A colorful sunrise illuminates the sky above the Maryland State House in Annapolis as lawmakers prepare to debate redistricting. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

READER POLL: Do you think Maryland should redraw its congressional map before next census?

August 2, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

Maryland lawmakers are considering a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan. Tell us whether you support redrawing...

State Republicans could have named a replacement nominee for Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, before 4 p.m. on Monday under state law, but Miller would have had to withdraw from the race over the weekend. Miller is running for reelection against Democrat Brian Poindexter in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.(ANDREW HARNICK/AP FILE)

Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

By Associated Press

August 1, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

By JULIE CARR SMYTH and MIKE CATALINI COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Faced with a narrow...

Mount Airy Mayor Larry Hushour, in his Town Hall office, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. (Paul Gillespie/Staff file)

Mount Airy voters to choose new mayor in November special election

July 31, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Mount Airy has set a November special election date to choose a new mayor after...

Campaign signs and mailers flood Maryland elections. After votes are counted, much of that material becomes waste.

Maryland campaigns produce piles of waste. No one tracks how much

July 30, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

You voted, Marylanders. Now what happens to all those campaign signs?

The event will focus on reelecting school board member Ash Esposito (pictured) and supporting the Baltimore Baby Fund ballot measure.

Baltimore City Democratic Socialists to launch 2026 election campaign

July 24, 2026 at 8:34 p.m.

Baltimore Democratic Socialists aim to turn national momentum into Maryland political influence ahead of the...

An aerial photo of City Hall in Baltimore.

Baltimore Baby Fund clears signature hurdle, could cost city $15M a year

By Chevall Pryce

July 24, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Baltimoreans may get to vote on whether the city will establish a fund providing financial...

President Donald Trump speaks during Salute to America.

READER POLL: Do you think China tries to interfere with U.S. elections?

July 21, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

President Trump renewed claims about election interference. Vote in our reader poll: Do you think...

WATCH: Len Foxwell on extremism, politics, Maryland’s future | Across the Aisle

By Kevin Richardson

July 21, 2026 at 5:31 a.m.

Former Maryland state Sen. Bobby Zirkin sits down with veteran political strategist Len Foxwell for...

Next month's special session in Annapolis will only allow lawmakers to draft bills relating to congressional redistricting.

August special session of Maryland General Assembly to focus solely on redistricting

By Nicole Pilsbury

July 21, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Next month's special session will only allow lawmakers to draft bills relating to redistricting. A...

Denise Perry, Harford school board member representing District A, resigned leaving her seat vacant until its filled by the Harford County Council. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff file)

Harford school board member resigns; replacement sought by September

By Shaela Foster

July 21, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.

District A representative Denise Perry is the third Harford school board member to resign from...

Karen Vazekas fills out her ballot. Voters cast their ballots at the Roger “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center on the opening day of early voting in Maryland. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Trump administration urges states to tighten election security as Maryland defends voter safeguards

By John Gonzalez

July 20, 2026 at 8:05 p.m.

Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis rejected claims of widespread noncitizen voting in Maryland, saying there is...

Mount Airy Mayor Larry Hushour, in front of town hall, Nov. 4, 2022.

Mount Airy mayor’s resignation ends tenure marked by tragedy, action

July 14, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

"I just haven't been able to perform to the standard that I think I should...

Colorado Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx stands for a portrait in the indoor shooting range adjacent to his podcast studio at his campaign headquarters on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Victor Marx, the Republican nominee for Colorado governor, has an unusual backstory. Here’s what to know.

By Seth Klamann

July 13, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.

First-time political candidate Victor Marx pulled off a narrow win in the Republican primary for...

Anne Arundel candidate couldn’t misrepresent address, Maryland Supreme Court explains

July 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

A candidate who planned to move was disqualified for misrepresenting his current address. The Maryland...

Catelyn Middlebrooks, the Democratic nominee for the County Council District 2 seat, received a combined $5,000 from two Republican politicians ahead of the June 23 primary election. (Courtesy of Catelyn Middlebrooks)

Anne Arundel Democrat explains campaign contributions from Republican politicians

By Tanisha Bhat

July 13, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

A Democratic County Council candidate received $5,000 from Republican lawmakers, but she said there's no...

Gov. Wes Moore celebrates Vanessa Atterbeary’s victory in the race for Howard County executive before she gives her victory speech at her election watch party at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Karen Jackson/ Freelance)

Atterbeary won nearly 90% of Howard’s election precincts in June primary

By Kiersten Hacker

July 9, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

Vanessa Atterbeary, who won the Howard County executive race, had her strongest victories in the...

Bob Cassilly, left, gives his first speech as Harford County executive while Council President Patrick Vincenti, center, and Council member Dion Gutherie, right, listen during the county's inauguration ceremonies Dec. 5, 2022. (Staff file)

Data: Cassilly dominated Vincenti in western, northern Harford, slim margins in east, south

July 9, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly beat County Council President Patrick Vincenti in 60 of the...

George Psoras is a criminal defense attorney with nearly four decades of experience. (Courtesy George Psoras)

George Psoras’ win marks new direction for Carroll state’s attorney’s office

July 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

Defense attorney George Psoras is set to take over as Carroll County’s next state’s attorney...

Maryland primary: View results for state, local, congressional races

July 8, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

View vote counts for Baltimore-area races including Congress, General Assembly, county executive, state's attorney, sheriff...

Bonnie McGraw, of Forest Hill, makes her choices during early voting for the primary election in Harford County at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air.

Harford County primary results certified; November election ballots set

By Luke Kaiser

July 7, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

According to numbers from the Harford County Board of Elections, over 44,000 ballots were cast...

Preview of precinct-level map of Anne Arundel County executive Democratic primary results.

Map: Anne Arundel County executive Democratic primary results

By Steve Earley

July 7, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

How did your neighborhood vote in the Anne Arundel County executive Democratic primary? View the...

Preview of precinct-level map of Baltimore County executive Democratic primary results

Map: Baltimore County executive Democratic primary results

By Steve Earley

July 7, 2026 at 8:41 a.m.

View of map of precinct-by-precinct results for the Democratic primary for Baltimore County executive, won...

George Psoras wins Carroll County state’s attorney primary by 176 votes

July 7, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

George Psoras won the Republican nomination for Carroll County state’s attorney, narrowly defeating Special Counsel...

Anne Arundel County Executive candidate Allison Pickard, left, claps at her June 23 primary election watch party in Hanover. She is flanked by District 32 state Senate candidate Mark Chang. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Final primary election results released in Anne Arundel

July 8, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

The Anne Arundel County primary election results were released Monday, setting up a county executive...

Matthew Milby works on his ballot as his son Wyatt, 10, looks on at South Carroll Senior Center, District 5, in Eldersburg. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Carroll County primary results certified; winners advance to November election

July 6, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

Election officials certified Carroll County’s primary results Monday, confirming which Democratic and Republican candidates will...

Allan Culver, special counsel to the state’s attorney, is running for Carroll County state's attorney. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Carroll County’s razor-thin state’s attorney race shifts by just 2 votes in latest count

July 1, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

The margin of votes separating George Psoras and Allan Culver changed by two Wednesday in...

An American flag waves in front of the Supreme Court building.

Supreme Court ruling boosts Maryland parties’ influence in congressional races

July 1, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Supreme Court ruling boosts party coordination in campaigns, sparking debate over transparency and wealthy donor...

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris joins the Maryland Freedom Caucus at a news conference in Annapolis to launch their energy platform, “Lower Electric Bills Now.”

Rep. Andy Harris cosponsors effort to take Senate elections out of voters’ hands

By Luke Parker

June 30, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

The Eastern Shore Republican is backing a bill to repeal the 17th Amendment and "restore"...

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Maryland mail ballot rules Monday, allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted after polls close.

Supreme Court upholds mail ballot grace period, preserving Maryland rules

June 29, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Maryland mail ballot rules Monday, allowing ballots postmarked by Election...

READER POLL: Do you believe Maryland election officials are doing enough to ensure elections are secure and safe?

June 29, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Do you trust that election officials in your community are doing enough to keep elections...

Voters fill out ballots at Long Reach High School during the primary election on Tuesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Maryland gubernatorial primary turnout hits lowest point since 2014 — and experts say the system is partly to blame

June 26, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

Political scientists point to a closed primary system, uncompetitive races and over 1 million unaffiliated...

Voter Jay Carter, of Galesville, marks his ballot at Southern High School in Harwood. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Only about a fifth of eligible Anne Arundel voters participated in primary

June 26, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

"I think [Democrats] lost a lot of faith that the party was sufficiently well organized...

Left to right, Joe Stephens, Ronald Martin and Nick Huppman, all of Manchester, mark their ballots at Manchester Valley High School, District 2, in Manchester. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Carroll commissioner incumbents Krebs, Kiler retain commanding leads in Republican primaries

June 26, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Krebs took about 70% of the vote in District 5. Kiler leads with 57% in...

Defense attorney George Psoras leads the Republican primary for Carroll County state's attorney by 185 votes. (Courtesy George Psoras)

Carroll County state’s attorney race tightens to 185 votes after mail-in ballot canvass

June 26, 2026 at 2:33 p.m.

The margin shrank by eight votes after Thursday's canvass. Two more rounds of counting remain...

Elizabeth Brooks and her husband, Bruce, walk by campaign signs as they make their way to early voting for the primary election in Harford County at the McFaul Activity Center in Bel Air. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Harford primaries set top candidates for school board race

By Shaela Foster

June 25, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Matt Jones and Aaron Boyle, candidates for District E, are separated by only 48 votes...

Jim Fredericks, one of the two Republican candidates, served as sheriff from 2018 to 2022. (Courtesy of Jim Fredericks)

Former Sheriff Fredericks leads in Anne Arundel Republican primary

By Sanya Wason

June 24, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

“I’m pleased with the results,” said former Anne Arundel County Sheriff Jim Fredericks, a Republican...

Gov. Wes Moore celebrates as Vanessa Atterbeary delivers her victory speech after winning the race for county executive of Howard County. (Karen Jackson/ Freelance)

How Howard County primary results point toward historic firsts

June 25, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

Vanessa Atterbeary, Kevin Chin and Jessica Nichols made Howard County history on Tuesday.

Spencer Dixon, Democratic candidate for House of Delegates in District 32. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Dixon, incumbents projected to win Democratic primary in Anne Arundel’s District 32

June 24, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Democrat Spencer Dixon looks poised to join incumbent Democrats in the general election for Maryland...

Baltimore City Sheriff's Office Maj. Sabrina Tapp-Harper of Baltimore, said changes in the way judges handle civil and criminal cases in circuit court will create new challenges for the already strapped sheriff's office as it tries to provide courtroom security.

Tapp-Harper projected to win Baltimore Sheriff Democratic Primary

By Chevall Pryce

June 25, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Associated Press has projected Sabrina Tapp-Harper as the winner of Baltimore's Democratic primary for...

Democratic candidate for Harford County Executive Matthew Brown and Barbara Kreamer. (Brown - Courtesy photo, Kreamer - Zack Frink/Courtesy)

4 votes apart, Democratic candidates for Harford executive stay optimistic

June 24, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

A razor-thin split between Barbara Kreamer and Matthew Brown that will remain unresolved until mail-in...

Electioneering outside a polling place at Hillcrest elementary school in Catonsville. (Jay Judge/Staff)

Primary returns show Baltimore County voters wanted change, analysts say

By Maggie Trovato

June 26, 2026 at 1:11 a.m.

“I think people are hungry for change wherever it can be made,” said John Ronquillo,...

Election judge Angela Battaglia, center-left, checks in voter Theresa Major, of Eldersburg, center-right, at Liberty High School, District 5, in Eldersburg. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Who won the Carroll County primaries? Familiar names largely prevail.

June 24, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

Carroll County voters largely reaffirmed incumbents and familiar names in Tuesday’s primary election, while several...

At a news conference in February 2026, Patty Morin, mother of Bel Air murder victim Rachel Morin, appeared alongside local law enforcement leaders to call for Gov. Wes Moore to veto a bill that would end 287(g) agreements. (Brendan Nordstrom/Staff)

From Harford to Frederick, sheriffs who backed ICE and sued Maryland won big on primary night

By Bryna Zumer

June 24, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

The sheriffs who were most outspoken in supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and fighting...

Somerset County School Board meeting last night, their first in-person meeting in months. This came after state allegations of illegal activity, a subpar audit, a poor report card, and the recent firing of their superintendent. (Josh Davis/Staff)

Recent controversies spark major Somerset school board shake-up

June 27, 2026 at 5:02 p.m.

One person who advanced called the result a “student-centered reset.” Another said the election would...

Voters across Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore delivered significant changes in county and school leadership, with Worcester commissioner upsets, new Somerset school board members, and Wicomico Sheriff Mike Lewis securing a decisive primary victory. (Josh Davis/Staff)

Worcester election reshapes board following months of tension over school budget

June 24, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

Worcester County voters replaced three longtime commissioners after a bitter election centered on school funding,...

Anne Arundel County Executive candidate Allison Pickard, right, stands with Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth at a Tuesday primary election watch party in Hanover. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Elfreth cruises through Democratic House primary as projected winner

June 24, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

Rep. Sarah Elfreth is the projected winner of the Democratic primary to continue representing Maryland's...

Anne Colt Leitess, left, leads Carolynn Grammas, right, in the Anne Arundel County state's attorney race. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Leitess ahead of Grammas in Anne Arundel County state’s attorney race

By Tanisha Bhat

June 24, 2026 at 5:27 p.m.

Anne Colt Leitess leads Carolynn Grammas in the Anne Arundel County state's attorney race.

June 23, 2026: People arrive to vote at Fallston High School for the primary election on Tuesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Harford incumbents lose County Council seats after Tuesday primaries

By Shaela Foster

June 24, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Several incumbents looked poised to lose their Harford County Council reelection bids Tuesday evening, after...

State Sen. Dalya Attar and Democratic Del. Malcolm Ruff

Malcolm Ruff projected to win Maryland District 41 Democratic Senate nomination

By Maggie Trovato

June 24, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

With most ballots counted Tuesday night, Ruff held a commanding lead over Dalya Attar, who...

Bill Ferguson addresses his supporters at his watch party. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Bill Ferguson projected to win over LaPin in District 46 Senate primary

By Racquel Bazos

June 24, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

The state Senate president is expected to retain control of the seat he's held since...

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler talks about the 10th anniversary of the killing of Deputies Patrick Dailey and Mark Logsdon. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Harford Sheriff Gahler wins Republican primary, according to unofficial returns

June 24, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Incumbent Jeff Gahler won the Republican nomination for Harford Sheriff, according to unofficial returns.

Voter Cori Hayunga and her daughter Aveery, 6, get checked in to vote at South Carroll Senior Center, District 5, in Eldersburg. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Incumbents come out on top in Carroll commissioner primaries

June 24, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

All five Board of Carroll County Commissioners incumbents are poised to appear on the November...

Prince George’s County Del. Adrian Boafo, 32, speaks at his Lanham watch party after securing the Democratic nomination for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday. He emerged victorious in a crowded field of 23 candidates in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer.

Adrian Boafo wins Democratic nomination in Maryland’s 5th District

June 24, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Adrian Boafo wins the Maryland District 5 Democratic primary, advancing to the general election to...

A voter fills out a ballot at Long Reach High School during the primary election on Tuesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Here are the results so far in the Howard County Council primary races

By Kiersten Hacker

June 23, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

With only one Republican running in Howard County, all council seats except for District 5...

Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees described a growing pattern of instability and danger at Silver Oak Academy, which has generated more than 100 emergency calls since January 2025. (Zackary Lang/Spotlight on Maryland)

Carroll Sheriff DeWees defeats primary opponent Landsman

June 24, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

Incumbent Carroll County Sheriff James T. "Jim" DeWees defeated his opponent in the Republican primary...

Juliet Keating, Chris Centofanti and Allan Culver electioneer outside at Liberty High School, District 5, in Eldersburg. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Culver, Psoras in tight primary battle for Carroll’s top prosecutor

June 24, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

No Democrats are running, so the winner Tuesday will succeed Republican State's Attorney Haven Shoemaker,...

Congressman Kweisi Mfume, 7th District, at the watch party for Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, 46th District. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Rep. Kweisi Mfume wins Democratic nomination for Maryland’s 7th District

June 24, 2026 at 1:46 p.m.

Mfume defeats City Councilman Mark Conway in Maryland's 7th District Democratic primary and advances to...

Sarah David, center, at a watch party at Barley’s Backyard Uptown in Towson. (Maggie Trovato/Staff)

Sarah David maintains strong lead in Baltimore County state’s attorney race

By Maggie Trovato

June 24, 2026 at 12:15 a.m.

Challenger Sarah David had 12,311 votes as of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Gov. Wes Moore meets with Daphne Williams and partner DeVon Doye, of Germantown, at U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney’s campaign party.

Gov. Moore clinches Democratic nomination; heads to rematch against Dan Cox

June 24, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Gov. Wes Moore wins the Maryland Democratic primary for governor and advances to the November...

Lawrence Townes of Pikesville votes at the Campfield Early Learning Center in Baltimore County on primary Election Day. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Jones maintains a strong lead in Democratic Baltimore County executive primary

By Natalie Jones

June 24, 2026 at 12:27 a.m.

The polls have closed in Baltimore County, and early returns are starting to come in...

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly waits for voters to arrive outside Fallston High School for the primary election on Tuesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Cassilly tops Vincenti in Harford executive Republican primary

June 25, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has won the Republican primary to keep the county's top...

District 6 County Council candidate Gavin Buckley, left, speaks with campaign volunteer Liz Turner, center, and outgoing District 6 Council Member Lisa Rodvien at his watch party after declaring victory in the Democratic primary. (Katharine Wilson/Staff)

Former Annapolis mayor claims victory in District 6 County Council race

June 24, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

Gavin Buckley, the former Annapolis mayor, declared victory in the Democratic primary for Anne Arundel...

Democratic candidate for Howard County executive Vanessa Atterbeary gives her primary victory speech at her watch party at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on Tuesday evening, thanking While thanking her staff and supporters as Gov. Wes Moore, right, cheers.

Gov. Moore congratulates Atterbeary as winner of Howard County executive race

June 23, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.

Vanessa Atterbeary retained a large lead over her opponents in the Democratic primary for Howard...

Anne Arundel County Executive candidate Allison Pickard speaks at her Tuesday primary election watch party in Hanover. She is flanked by U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, left, and retiring District 32 state Sen. Pam Beidle, right. (Benjamin Rothstein/Staff)

Pickard projected to win Anne Arundel County executive Democratic primary

June 24, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Pete Smith conceded in the Anne Arundel County executive primary election. Allison Pickard holds an...

Clarence Brunt of Pikesville votes at the Bedford Elementary School on primary Election Day. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

After ballot errors, Maryland voters weigh trust in election process

By Jean Marbella

June 23, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

After Maryland's ballot mailing errors, voters offered sharply different views on mail-in voting, election security...

Voters arrive at The League for People with Disabilities to fill out their ballots. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

Rain, low turnout shape Maryland primary election day

By Jonathan M. Pitts

June 24, 2026 at 10:35 a.m.

A steady rain and the traditionally lower turnout of primary elections kept many Maryland polling...

Primary Election in Howard County | PHOTOS

By Brian T. Krista

June 23, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

Primary election day in Howard County on Tuesday, June 23.

Voters get checked in to vote at South Carroll Senior Center, District 5, in Eldersburg. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

‘Something magical’: Carroll County voters brave rain on primary day

By Sofia Montoya-Deck

June 23, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

Voters arrived at polls across the county Tuesday, citing civic duty, distrust for mail-in ballots...

People arrive to vote at Fallston High School for the primary election on Tuesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

From sign-waving relatives to homemade cake: Harford County turns out for primary day

June 23, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

Harford County voters cast ballots Tuesday in a primary marked by low turnout, a contentious...

Election judge Sandy Gateau checks in voter Tony Sims, of Edgewater, at South River High School, located in Anne Arundel County Council District 7. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Electric bills, electoral reform among voter priorities in Anne Arundel primary

By Tanisha Bhat

June 23, 2026 at 7:21 p.m.

“Electric bills keep going up,” a Glen Burnie voter said. “We’re getting all these data...

Ray Baker, of Coldspring Newtown, marks his ballot at the Public Safety Training Center on the first day of early voting. (Kim Hairston/staff)

Maryland early voting climbs, driven by competitive races and voter anger analysts say

June 23, 2026 at 6:37 a.m.

High voter turnout doesn't guarantee electoral wins, political analysts said.

Anne Arundel County residents will vote in the primary election on Tuesday. Voters are seen here on the first day of early voting at the Roger "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Maryland’s primary is Tuesday. Who’s on the ballot in Anne Arundel?

June 22, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

Tuesday's primary election features contested races for Anne Arundel County executive and County Council. State's...

From poll authority to AI rules, Maryland's June 23 primary will be the first statewide test of several new election laws.

4 Maryland election laws voters should know before the June 23 primary

By Ayanna Alexander

June 23, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

Among the most visible is a new law giving election officials clearer authority to respond...

Estelle Frederick checks in with election judge Jim Joyner as her husband, Ronald Frederick, checks in with election judge Mary Wolf before early voting at Charles Carroll Community Center. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Here’s when Carroll election officials say primary results will be posted

June 22, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Twenty-five polling places will be open across Carroll County on Tuesday as voters cast ballots...

"I Voted" stickers at St .John Baptist Church in Columbia. Early primary voting runs through Thursday, June 18

Here is when to expect results in the Harford County primary elections

June 22, 2026 at 7:49 p.m.

Results will be posted online starting Tuesday night and finalized around July 6, according to...

Voters check in with election judges at Meadowbrook Athletic Complex Ellicott City, one of five early primary voting centers in Howard County. Early primary voting runs through Thursday, June 18. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Here’s what to expect on primary election day in Howard County

June 22, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

Howard County voters will vote at one of 56 polling locations in the county on...

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Maryland's voter database, ruling federal law does not authorize access.

Federal judge blocks DOJ bid for Maryland’s confidential voter records

June 22, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Maryland's voter database, ruling federal law does...

When primary election results will be posted in Anne Arundel County

June 23, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

When will primary election results be posted in Anne Arundel County? The Capital Gazette has...

The 2026 State of the County address with the Board of Carroll County Commissioners at the Carroll Arts Center in January 2026. County Commissioners seated left to right, Kenneth Kiler, District 2; Tom Gordon III, District 3; Joseph Vigliotti, District 1, President; Michael Guerin, District 4, Vice President; and Susan W. Krebs, District 5. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Carroll incumbents head into Tuesday’s primary defending their solar record — even as the state stripped their authority

June 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Carroll County commissioners are heading into the 2026 election with an unresolved dispute over solar...

Left to right; Dillon Aldrich, Dawn Pulliam and Spencer Jones, the three candidates competing for the Anne Arundel County Council District 7 seat. (Benjamin Rothstein, Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

3 candidates hope to fill South County council seat in Anne Arundel

June 19, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

District 7 Councilmember Shannon Leadbetter, a Republican, is not running for reelection.

Experts say mistakes don't indicate widespread fraud in Maryland elections. But critics in both parties say repeated mistakes can undermine confidence.

Prince George’s County ballot error renews election oversight scrutiny

June 19, 2026 at 4:07 p.m.

Experts say mistakes don't indicate widespread fraud in Maryland elections. But critics in both parties...

John Adam casts his ballot as election judge Ruth Gwynn looks on at Westminster Senior Center, one of three early voting centers in Carroll County. Early voting runs through Thursday, June 18. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Early voting in Carroll County falls 20% from 2022 primary

June 19, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

Early voting in Carroll County fell 20% from the 2022 gubernatorial primary, with Westminster turnout...

FOX45: Democrats raise more money than Republicans in many Maryland county executive races

By Jessica Babb

June 18, 2026 at 5:46 p.m.

Democratic candidates are outraising Republicans in many Maryland county executive races, highlighting fundraising gaps ahead...

Pictured, left to right, Council Member Nolanda Robert, District A; Council Member Alison Imhoff, District B; Council Vice President Tony Giangiordano, District C; Council President Patrick Vincenti, Council Member James Reilly, District D; Council Member Jessica Boyle-Tsottles, District E; and Council Member Jacob Bennett, District F. County Executive Bob Cassilly highlighted Harford County’s progress over the past year and outline priorities for the year ahead in his State of the County address Jan. 13. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Court orders Visit Harford to repay $266K days before Cassilly-Vincenti primary

June 18, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Visit Harford was formerly paid $500,000 to $945,000 annually by the Harford County government using...

George Gallagher, the sole Republican candidate in District 6, answers a question regarding his stance on public transparency in a June 16 debate. Democratic candidate Gavin Buckley listens. (Sanya Wason/Staff)

Same vision, different experiences: Candidates pitch similar policies at District 6 debate

By Sanya Wason

June 18, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

They all oppose data centers, want less congestion and support affordable housing. What sets the...

GOP gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale talks about primary election meddling at press conference in Rosedale, MD. (Tinashe Chingarande/Staff)

Ed Hale alleges election meddling, then posts AI-created image of Gov. Moore