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Elections and votingMaryland’s 2026 ballot includes races for governor, attorney general and all eight U.S. House seats.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 5, 2026
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Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative
Elections and votingMaryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative aimed at combating child poverty in the state.
The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 4, 2026
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Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative
Elections and votingMaryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative intended to address child poverty in the state.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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Scott seeks to limit inspector general’s access to records
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Brandon Scott filed for a protective order covering some records sought by the inspector general.
The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 3, 2026
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Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute
Elections and votingBaltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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Maryland court denies Baltimore request in OIG dispute
Elections and votingAn appellate court rejected Baltimore’s request for a protective order, finding that the requested court action did not appear necessary.
The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 2, 2026
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Moore signs order setting Maryland data center rules
Elections and votingMoore’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
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Maryland AG declines to reopen Tawon Boyd death investigation
Elections and votingMaryland’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 votingA 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 votingMaryland 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 tightens data center rules amid rapid growth
Elections and votingMaryland is adding guardrails for data centers as more states respond to the industry’s fast expansion.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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Maryland redistricting question reaches November ballot
Elections and votingQuestion 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
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Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court refused to let the Postal Service restrict mail ballots, denying Trump the result he sought.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026
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Maryland appeals court denies Baltimore’s bid for pause
Elections and votingThe court declined to halt a lawsuit involving Baltimore’s inspector general while legal proceedings continue.
The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
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Maryland court denies Baltimore bid to halt legal process
Elections and votingBaltimore failed to secure a pause in a legal process connected to an inspector general dispute.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 15, 2026
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Maryland high court restores redistricting referendum
Elections and votingThe Supreme Court of Maryland returned a redistricting referendum to the November ballot, allowing voters to decide the measure.
The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 4, 2026
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Judge blocks Democratic redistricting push in Maryland
Elections and votingA 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