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Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Wala Blegay

Elections and voting

Democrat Wala Blegay is running for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 6, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Khyre Edwards: Candidate for Maryland’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Khyre Edwards is one of seven candidates in Maryland’s contested 4th District U.S. House race in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 5, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Christopher Michael Burnett in MD-6

Elections and voting

Republican Christopher Michael Burnett is among 11 candidates listed in Maryland’s contested 2026 race for the 6th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 4, 2026

News · MD

Maryland high court restores redistricting referendum

Elections and voting

The Supreme Court of Maryland returned a redistricting referendum to the November ballot, allowing voters to decide the measure.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 4, 2026

News · MD

Ivey weighs stopgap spending bill as House returns

Economy and jobs

Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey is considering a temporary spending measure as the House reconvenes in Washington this week.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskAug 31, 2026

News · MD

Ivey discusses House agenda as lawmakers return

Economy and jobs

Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey joins NPR’s A Martinez to discuss the House’s return and a stopgap spending bill on its agenda.

The Ballot Maryland DeskAug 31, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Michelle Talkington in Maryland’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Republican Michelle Talkington is running in the contested 2026 general election for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskAug 30, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Rushern L Iii Baker in the 2026 Maryland District 5 race

Elections and voting

Democrat Rushern L Iii Baker is among 23 candidates listed in the contested 2026 election for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland DeskAug 28, 2026

News · MD

Judge blocks Democratic redistricting push in Maryland

Elections and voting

A judicial ruling has stopped a Democratic effort to change Maryland’s electoral district boundaries from advancing as proposed.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskAug 26, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Mark Arness in Maryland’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Mark Arness is one of 23 candidates listed in the contested 2026 election for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland DeskAug 26, 2026

Race preview · MD

Who is running for Maryland’s 6th District in 2026

Elections and voting

Eleven candidates, including incumbent April Mcclain Delaney, are in the field ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskAug 24, 2026

Race preview · MD

Who is running in Maryland’s 5th District House race

Elections and voting

Twenty-three candidates are in the MD-5 contest, including Democratic incumbent Steny Hoyer.

The Ballot Maryland DeskAug 23, 2026