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News · MD

What Maryland voters will decide in the 2026 election

Elections and voting

Maryland’s 2026 ballot includes races for governor, attorney general and all eight U.S. House seats.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 5, 2026

Race preview · MD

Maryland State House District 28 race preview

Elections and voting

Three Democratic incumbents are running in the contested District 28 State House general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MD

Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative aimed at combating child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MD

Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative intended to address child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MD

4,500 Maryland immigrants lose Medicaid coverage

Health care

A separate January rule puts Medicaid coverage for thousands of low-income Maryland adults at risk.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MD

Prosecutor flags capacity as Maryland changes youth rules

Public safety

A prosecutor is raising capacity concerns as Maryland changes rules for charging young people.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 30, 2026

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Moore signs order setting Maryland data center rules

Elections and voting

Moore’s executive order establishes new state rules for data centers without a direct connection to a race or election.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 27, 2026

News · MD

Maryland AG declines to reopen Tawon Boyd death investigation

Elections and voting

Maryland’s attorney general will leave closed the investigation into Tawon Boyd’s 2016 death.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

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Maryland man indicted in fatal Fairfax County stabbing

Elections and voting

A Maryland man faces a formal criminal accusation connected to a stabbing that killed a person in Fairfax County.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 26, 2026

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Maryland DNR Moves Wills Mountain Park Toward Opening

Elections and voting

Maryland DNR has announced the next phase of work toward opening Wills Mountain State Park.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 25, 2026

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Maryland revenue forecast rises, but budget gap remains

Economy and jobs

Maryland expects nearly more this fiscal year, though state leaders say the increase will not eliminate the budget shortfall.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 25, 2026

News · MD

Maryland tightens data center rules amid rapid growth

Elections and voting

Maryland is adding guardrails for data centers as more states respond to the industry’s fast expansion.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Terry Antonio Mr. II Jackson

Elections and voting

Jackson is one of 23 candidates listed in Maryland’s contested 5th Congressional District race in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 24, 2026

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Moore unveils Maryland framework for AI protections

Economy and jobs

The plan focuses on AI risks, workforce changes and safeguards for children, with possible rules for advanced AI companies.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 24, 2026

News · MD

Maryland redistricting question reaches November ballot

Elections and voting

Question 3 would ease constitutional limits on congressional maps but would not change districts for the 2026 midterm election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Jonathan White in Maryland’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Jonathan White is a Democrat running for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 22, 2026

News · MD

Maryland appeals ruling against digital advertising tax

Economy and jobs

The state is seeking further review after a court struck down a 2021 tax intended to help fund K-12 education reform.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 19, 2026

News · MD

Maryland agencies asked to prepare 10% budget-cut scenario

Economy and jobs

State budget officials have directed Maryland agencies to restrain spending and model a possible 10% reduction.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 17, 2026

News · MD

Two companies, supervisor indicted in Baltimore bridge crash

Economy and jobs

The indictments come as a separate billion settlement has been reached with the state of Maryland.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 17, 2026

News · MD

Andy Harris proposes temporary pause in federal fuel taxes

Economy and jobs

The Maryland congressman’s proposal would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

News · MD

Harris proposes federal gas tax pause through 2026

Economy and jobs

The Maryland Republican’s bill would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of 2026 if Congress approves it.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 16, 2026

News · MD

Maryland agencies asked to model 10% budget cuts

Economy and jobs

State budget officials want agencies to plan for tighter spending and show how a 10% reduction could affect their budgets.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · MD

Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits

Elections and voting

The Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service restrict mail ballots, denying Trump the result he sought.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Glenn Frederick Ivey

Elections and voting

Glenn Frederick Ivey is one of seven candidates listed in Maryland’s contested 4th Congressional District race.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 13, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Kenneth Simons in Maryland’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Kenneth Simons is a Democrat running for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Alexis Goldstein in Maryland’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Alexis Goldstein is running in Maryland’s contested 6th Congressional District race in the 2026 election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 10, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Leigha Michele Messick

Elections and voting

Messick is a Democrat in the contested 2026 race for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, where 23 candidates are listed.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 10, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Anthony Field in Maryland’s 4th District House race

Elections and voting

Democrat Anthony Field is one of seven candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Jerry Lightfoot in Maryland’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Jerry Lightfoot is among 23 candidates listed in Maryland’s contested 5th District U.S. House race on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 8, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Adrian Boafo

Elections and voting

Democrat Adrian Boafo is among 23 candidates in the contested Maryland 5th District U.S. House race set for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 7, 2026