Tag: maryland
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Maryland voters to decide ballot measure on whether state constitutional criteria for political boundaries apply to congressional districts
The Maryland General Assembly voted on Aug. 4 to send a ballot measure to voters in November that would provide that constitutional requirements for contiguity, compactness, substantially equal population, and consideration of natural and political subdivision boundaries apply only to state legislative districts, not congressional districts, and that the Maryland Constitution establishes no criteria for…
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Over the past two weeks, one new ballot measure in Maryland, one removed in Arizona
As of August 4, 149 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 39 states, 14 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Over the past two weeks: The most recent signature deadline for ballot initiatives was August 3, 2026,…
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Incumbent April McClain Delaney defeats David Trone and six others in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 6th Congressional District
Incumbent April McClain Delaney (D) defeated David Trone (D) and six others in the Democratic primary to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District on June 23. McClain Delaney and Trone led in endorsements and fundraising. Trone represented the district from 2019 to 2025. In 2024, he did not run for re-election and instead ran in the…
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Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D) defeated Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7th Congressional District
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D) defeated Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of May 2026, Mfume and Conway led in fundraising and local media attention. Local radio station WBAL's Katarina Hein said the race "is expected to center…
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Adrian Boafo (D) defeated Rushern Baker III (D), Quincy Bareebe (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 19 other candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District
Adrian Boafo (D) defeated Rushern Baker III (D), Quincy Bareebe (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 19 other candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of June 2026, Baker, Bareebe, Boafo, and Dunn led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention. Incumbent Steny Hoyer (D) did not run…
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Maryland lawmakers enact state-level voting rights act, 21 other election bills in 2026
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned its 2026 legislative session on April 13 after sending 22 election-related bills to Gov. Wes Moore (D). Moore signed each of the bills between April 14 and May 12. Among those bills was SB 255, which established the Maryland Voting Rights Act. The bill prohibits counties or municipalities from using…
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Rep. Mfume, Conway lead crowded Democratic primary fight for Maryland's 7th District seat
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D), Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of May 2026, Mfume and Conway led in fundraising and local media attention. Local radio station WBAL's Katarina Hein said the race "is expected to…
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Seven incumbents in Maryland are running in contested U.S. House primaries this year — the second-most since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland was Feb. 24, 2026. Seven incumbents — six Democrats and one Republican — are running in contested primaries. That’s the second-highest number of incumbents running in contested primaries since 2014. There were five incumbents in contested primaries in 2024, six…
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Maryland's state legislative elections less competitive than recent cycles
Maryland’s state legislative elections will feature the fewest candidates, open seats, contested primaries, and contested incumbents of any election year since 2010. Twenty-four seats are open in Maryland’s state legislative elections this year, meaning no incumbents filed. That is the fewest open seats since 2010 and means newcomers will represent at least 13% of the…
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Quincy Bareebe (D), Adrian Boafo (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 21 other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Quincy Bareebe (D), Adrian Boafo (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 21 other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Bareebe, Boafo, and Dunn led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention. Incumbent Steny Hoyer (D) is not running for re-election. Maryland Matters'…