Pollsters Missed The Mark Again — Maryland Political Pros Ponder What Happened

As ballots from Tuesday’s election continue to be tallied, America finds itself in the throes of a presidential race.

Among Those Glued To Pennsylvania Vote Tally? Maryland Lawmakers Who Canvassed There

With eyes on the county-level Pennsylvania map as votes are tallied in the presidential battleground, some lawmakers are paying attention.

Georgia Voters Could Determine Control Of The U.S. Senate

Control of the U.S. Senate may depend on two runoff races in Georgia, where the outcome won’t be known until early January.

MDOT Secretary Questioned On Under-Beltway Utilities, Possible Purple Line Settlement

Maryland has yet to calculate a cost to relocate underground utility pipes and fiberoptic cables.

Maryland Lawmakers Look To Convert Vacant Real Estate Into Housing For The Homeless

In the last 10 years, the number of homeless individuals has decreased in Maryland by 40 percent.

What Went Right, And What Went Wrong, In Maryland On Election Day?

“Unprecedented” is a word that’s been used by election officials, advocates and lawmakers alike to describe the 2020 presidential election.

Challengers Running Ahead Of ‘Sitting Judges’ In Active Year For Circuit Court Races

Challengers were ahead of incumbent circuit court judges in contests in Charles and Howard counties, and appeared on their way to upsets.

Biden May Fall Short Of LBJ’s Historic Margin In Maryland, With No Winner Declared Yet

Somewhere in heaven, Lyndon Baines Johnson is tipping his Stetson to Joe Biden.

What Happened With All Those Ballot Questions? We Break It Down

Marylanders voted to legalize sports gambling Tuesday, a move that brings the state in line with its Mid-Atlantic counterparts.

Franchot Swallows His Words, Offers Beer And Apology To Elections Officials

Linda Lamone, the beer — and the apology — are on their way.

Hogan Sees Silver Linings In National Election Results

As Joe Biden inches closer to victory in the cliffhanger presidential contest, Hogan believes it was a "pretty good night" for Republicans.

State Board Explains Delayed Election Results: Slow Uploads From Thumb Drives

Election Day voting results for some of Maryland’s largest counties won’t be available until today due to technical issues.

On Election Eve, More Than 2.3 Million Marylanders Had Already Voted

Nearly 994,000 voters had cast their ballots during Maryland’s early voting period by the time it ended, 8 p.m. on Monday.

Students At Frostburg State Concerned With Recent COVID-19 Spike On Campus

This story reflects changes in the number of COVID-19 cases on campus and in Allegany County.

Hogan Isn’t On The Ballot But He’s Got Plenty Riding On This Election

Hogan, not on the Election Day ballot, writes in Reagan, frets over "Trumpism."

Essay: Memories Of Maryland 1994 Ballot Battle, With The Nation At A Precipice

Today, as the sun comes up on these United States, we as a people stand on a precipice.

Scott Poised To Become Baltimore Mayor As Generational Change Continues At City Hall

Baltimore City Council President Brandon M. Scott (D) is poised to become the city’s next mayor — and its youngest.

Founding Partner Is Stepping Down From Annapolis Lobbying Shop

It was announced by Capitol Strategies, LLC, that Robert Johnson, a founding partner of the firm, has left the company.

Teachers’ Union Gets New Political And Legislative Affairs Director

Pokuaa Owusu-Acheaw is leaving her job as intergovernmental affairs officer to Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks (D).

Wes Moore — With A Little Help From His Friends — Sees A Historic Moment

The best-selling author calls this “one of the most consequential days, consequential moments, of any of our lives."

Opinion: Construction Workers Need Help. In Baltimore County, There’s A Simple Solution

We’ve never seen anything like this.

In This Unprecedented Year, Maryland Matters Needs Your Help

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More Than Half Of Maryland's Voters Have Already Cast Ballots

Maryland voters are turning out in record-breaking numbers, the report indicates, eclipsing 2016 early voting totals.

Frank DeFilippo: Beware Trump’s Legal Ju-Jitsu

The author warns of Trump's possibly insidious plans should he come up short in the presidential election.

Researchers: Black And Brown Students Are Especially Suffering From Remote Learning

Remote learning barriers have only become "more jarring" for Black, Latino, and low-income students, researchers have found.

Purple Line Chaos, Pandemic Spell Trouble For Beleaguered Small Businesses

Small businesses devastated; construction has paused leaving many immigrants' neighborhoods "torn up and unsightly," the report states.

Justice Department Sending Staff To Monitor Polling Places In Montgomery County

Citizens have the right to vote without "discrimination, intimidation, or harassment," a Justice Department official said.

MD Election: Too Late For Mail, What To Wear To Vote

The Maryland Board of Elections gave guidance on what to do with mail-in ballots this close to Election Day, plus precautions for polls.

Hogan Signs Regional Compact To Promote Offshore Wind — But Maryland Projects Move Slowly

The governors of Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia signed a compact on Thursday to collaborate on and advance offshore wind projects.

Alanah Davis: White Magic?

So I’ll start off by saying, Guilty…you caught me. My 29th birthday was last Friday and I’m still watching Halloween movies.

Employees Say State Falls Short On Curbing COVID At MVA Offices

Union leaders representing Motor Vehicle Administration employees pressed the Hogan administration to work to prevent workplace spread.

Environmental Justice Advocates Sound Alarm Over Eastern Shore Pipeline

The proposed Eastern Shore Pipeline Project would bring fracked natural gas from Delaware into Somerset County.

Maryland Matters On The Air

Maryland Matters Editor Josh Kurtz joined Don Mohler and Nester Aparicio on their “Baltimore Positive” podcast the other day.

Maryland Chatters Launches Today

Journalists discuss the issues

Early Voter Turnout Suggests Maryland Incumbents In Congress Lead Challengers

Trend of casting in-person ballots favors incumbents, the report indicates.

Struggle For Control Of The U.S. Senate Enters Its Tense Final Hours

Democrats have a shot at winning the presidency, capturing the Senate majority, and keeping their hold on the House.

Hogan Renews State Of Emergency As COVID Cases Inch Upward

Hogan Jr. (R) renewed the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency Friday, a day that saw the nation surpass 9 million cases of the virus.

Scammers Impersonate Election Officials In MD: Attorney General

After complaints that scammers were posing as election officials with questions about ballots, Maryland's attorney general issued an alert.

Franchot Announces Staffing Changes After Departure Of Top Aide

In the wake of unanticipated turnover in his office, Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D) announced Welsh will remain chief of staff.

Half Of All Marylanders Would Refuse Coronavirus Vaccine: Poll

Motivating the public to actually accept and take the vaccine could be a tall order, health officials say.