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Hogan, Alsobrooks differ on abortion limits in first skirmish of Senate campaign
A key difference between the two candidates emerged on Thursday, with Hogan saying he’d support legal abortions up to 26 weeks of a pregnancy while Alsobrooks opposed a firm cutoff.
Former Governor Larry Hogan faces Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, who would be Maryland’s first Black senator.  Hogan is bidding to flip a reliably blue U.S. Senate seat red. The matchup is one of a few nationally expected to determine the balance of power in the chamber.
3 City Council races still undecided as Baltimore officials resume vote counting
Counting will continue through Friday with provisional ballots and late-arriving mail ballots that were postmarked in time — potentially making for a long and stressful week for candidates who are uncertain of their fates.
Baltimore City Board of Elections workers open mail-in ballots at the board's West Baltimore warehouse on Thursday, May 16.
Who got to watch Preakness in the state government tent?
For years, the state government has sponsored a trackside tent, where the invited crowd includes past and present politicians, state officials and business leaders — and the 149th Preakness was no different.
Seize The Grey, ridden by jockey Jaime Torres, takes an early lead in the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, 2024.
Politicians optimistic for the future of Preakness, Pimlico
In recent years, politicians attending the Preakness Stakes have fretted about the future of Pimlico Race Course and the racing industry. This year, they had reason for optimism.
Under a new plan, much of Pimlico Race Course will be razed and rebuilt.
Republican Senate candidate Hogan says he supports legal abortion nationwide
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, now running for the U.S. Senate, made his clearest comments yet on abortion, telling the New York Times on Thursday: “I support restoring Roe as the law of the land.”
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Larry Hogan told The New York Times on Thursday: “I support restoring Roe as the law of the land.”
Alsobrooks was outspent and trailed in polls. Her campaign said they never panicked.
With a massive financial disadvantage, the Alsobrooks team had to be patient and wait until the very end of the campaign season to run most of their TV advertising ― still one of the most reliable ways to introduce a candidate to voters.
Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks speaks at her election night party held on 5/14/24 in Greenbelt, MD.
Maryland set to oust problematic prison and jail health care provider. It’ll be costly.
Maryland state officials are moving forward on massive new contracts for prison and jail mental and medical health care, ousting a problematic contractor.
Maryland state officials are moving forward on massive new contracts for prison and jail mental and medical health care, ousting a problematic contractor.
Belinda Stronach is ‘thrilled’ to turn over Pimlico Race Course to the state
A few legal steps and signatures remain before the Stronach Group officials turn over ownership of the historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore to the state government. The company’s CEO said she’s glad the deal is moving forward.
“Looking to the future, we are really excited about the new Preakness and Pimlico, and for generations to come, to put horse racing on sustainable footing,” Belinda Stronach of the Stronach Group said in public remarks.
How Republicans and Democrats will frame big issues in Maryland Senate race
Maryland voters can expect national money to flood into the state as the two parties duke it out. Here are some of the key issues that voters will be seeing and hearing over the next six months.
Maryland's general election for the U.S. Senate — featuring Republican Larry Hogan and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks — is expected to draw national scrutiny.
Alsobrooks wins Democratic Senate primary; will face Hogan in the fall
Angela Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday night and will face off against Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan in the general election.
Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks speaks after the race was called in her favor at her election night party on 5/14/24 in Greenbelt, MD.
Maryland State House reopens after bomb threat dismissed
The Maryland State House was evacuated following a bomb threat on Tuesday afternoon. It marked the first use of the complex's new emergency alert system, which blasted out
Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
Maryland to hire 5 law firms to assist with Key Bridge lawsuits
The firms would be paid between 2% and 18% of any money recovered for the state, depending on how much money is won and at which point in the legal process an award is made.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown plans to hire five private law firms to assist with litigation arising from the crash of the Dali cargo ship into the Key Bridge.
Election day is Tuesday. Here’s when you can expect to know who won.
Once the ballots are cast in Tuesday’s primary elections in Maryland, voters may have to sit tight for a bit to learn who the likely winners are — especially in tight contests.
Voters get "I Voted" stickers after casting their ballots at the early voting location in the ballroom of the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station.
Pimlico redevelopment plan primed for summer start with governor’s signature
Ahead of the 149th Preakness Stakes, state officials are preparing take ownership of Pimlico Race Course, renovate it and run races there — an ambitious plan to revive the thoroughbred horse racing industry.
Pimlico Race Course is so dilapidated that a stretch of seating is closed off to fans, even during the Preakness. Plans are moving forward for the state to take ownership of the track and renovate it.
New poll shows Alsobrooks and Trone in dead heat in Senate race
As Election Day voting approaches, a new poll from Emerson College shows Alsobrooks with 42% support to 41% to Trone.
Leading candidates for the U.S. Senate in Maryland in 2024 are, from left: U.S. Rep David Trone, a Democrat; former Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican; and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
‘Non-endorsement’ endorsements appear in Democratic primaries
In this year’s Democratic primary election season, some officials have pledged support, showcased their attendance at political events and heaped praise on their favorites without making official endorsements.
Gov. Wes Moore, center left, and Mayor Brandon Scott, center right, walk through the Four by Four neighborhood on May 7, 2024.
In the US Senate primary, will the Baltimore region decide the winner?
Winning an election is all about numbers. Where will Maryland’s U.S. Senate candidates find their votes?
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. David Trone spoke at a candidates' forum in March.
No, you can’t cast another ballot just because a candidate dropped out
Elections officials are reminding voters that if they’ve already submitted a signed ballot via mail or a dropbox, or voted during early voting, that action is final. Even if a candidate has said they no longer want the job.
Voters can’t ask for a re-do if they’ve already voted, state elections officials are reminding voters.
Former Stevenson, pro lacrosse player Callum Robinson found dead in Mexico
Robinson, a native of Australia, his brother Jake and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad went missing last weekend on a camping and surfing trip on Mexico’s Baja California coast.
Callum Robinson, an alum of Stevenson University in Baltimore County, was one of three people found killed near the township of Santo Tomás in Mexico on Friday.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 4 with Maryland ties
Olympic champion swimmer Katie Ledecky, ex-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and politician, philanthropist Michael Bloomberg and astrophysicist Jane Rigby will be honored at the White House on Friday.
Olympic and world champion swimmer Katie Ledecky, who grew up in Montgomery County, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday.
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