Maryland Politics

State vehicles, technology and real estate are among the areas the governor’s office will look for savings.

As the General Assembly opened its 90-day session, the governor and legislators offered different options for filling a nearly $3 billion deficit.

Concerns about the incoming Trump administration are also likely to feature during 90 days of lawmaking.

State Senator Jill P. Carter held elected office in the Maryland General Assembly since 2003 and was recently appointed to the State Board of Contract Appeals.

Voters approved all of the Baltimore County ballot questions.

Former governor Larry Hogan lost his U.S. Senate bid, to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks. The Republican called for unity, and a return to decency during his concession speech on Tuesday in Annapolis.

The measure’s defeat is likely due to a strong and organized coalition of labor groups and city leaders.

The Democrat will be the first Black woman ever to represent Maryland in the Senate.

Here’s what voters had to share with WYPR reporters as they hit the polls.

Follow along as results come in from the AP for the 2024 Election, including the presidential race, and for statewide races for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and ballot initiatives.