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Democrats pick up more legislative seats in Maryland as mail-in ballots are counted
Democratic challenger Lara Westdorp had overtaken Sen. Bill Folden (R-Frederick), with 28,803 votes for Westdorp to Folden’s 27,906 in the race for the District 4 Senate seat.
WTOP News2026/11/07
Politics
Andy Harris survived another blue wave. But what now?
Maryland Matters2026/11/07
Politics
Democrats will hold most legislative trifectas since 1984
Maryland Matters2026/11/07
Politics
OPM formally discontinues Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
Maryland Matters2026/11/07
Entertainment
Sphere at National Harbor earns planning board approval, developers share new details
Maryland Matters2026/11/07

Weather
Commentary: Landfilling isn’t ideal, but it’s better than waste incineration for Montgomery
The choice Montgomery County faces, between shipping its trash to a landfill or burning it, is not an easy one, writes Jerry Kickenson, but shuttering the incinerator in favor of hauling trash at least provides incentives for a better…
Maryland Matters2026/11/06
Immigration
‘Clear case of retaliation’: Maryland lawmaker questions ICE over Laurel man’s death, wife’s deportation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen said ICE has until Nov. 16 to turn over information about the death of a Laurel man in its custody.
WTOP News2026/11/06
Politics
Is Maryland the heart of Black leadership around the country?
Voters brought forth four new Black governors-elect nationwide who will stand alongside Moore, along with a growing cohort of Black county executives in Maryland.
WTOP News2026/11/06
Politics
Lee, Scruggs, Rothstein depart Moore’s Cabinet
Gov. Wes Moore announced the departures Friday of the secretary of state and the heads of the departments of Public Safety and Correctional Services, and Veterans and Military Affairs as his administration shuffles leadership in advance of…
Maryland Matters2026/11/06
Business
Commentary: Dumping trash in Virginia or Pennsylvania is not the answer for Montgomery County
Closing Montgomery County's resource recovery facility and sending county trash to an out-of-state landfill may seem attractive, write Kit Gage, Virginia Thomson and Dani Wilches Venegasclos, but it has higher costs, health and…
Maryland Matters2026/11/06
Technology
Maryland takes key step toward constructing new Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority received final environmental approval from the federal government for a new Bay Bridge, settling on two new four-lane bridges with full shoulders that would follow the path of current bridge as the…
Maryland Matters2026/11/06
Politics
Fresh off reelection win, Moore names new chief of staff
Fresh off his reelection victory Tuesday, Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced the departure of chief of staff Lester Davis and named Emmanuel "Manny" Welsh to replace him, a possible start to staff shuffling ahead of Moore's second term.
Maryland Matters2026/11/05
Politics
Harford County pursues Penman in court, even as councilman prepares to exit job
Aaron Penman's days as Harford County councilman are numbered, but that isn't stopping the county from trying to get the Supreme Court of Maryland to reverse the ruling that restored the Republican lawmaker to the council this year.
Maryland Matters2026/11/05
Politics
Moore wants new congressional maps for Maryland after Question 3 victory
Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Wednesday that he wants to see new congressional maps for Maryland after the General Assembly convenes in January and that he is "ready to engage" with lawmakers on the subject of redistricting.
Maryland Matters2026/11/04
Politics
Harris holds on against spirited challenge from Schwartz; other House members cruise to wins
Republican Rep. Andy Harris held off a surprisingly tough challenge from Democrat Dan Scwhartz in the 1st District Tuesday, the closest House race in Maryland where the other seven incumbents in the state's delegation all cruised to…
Maryland Matters2026/11/04
Politics
Handful of legislative seats up for grabs, but General Assembly overall unchanged
Sen. Shaneka Henson (D-Anne Arundel) survived a bitter campaign that split the party, to become the first elected Black senator from Anne Arundel County and Democrats appear to have picked up two seats in the House of Delegates in…
Maryland Matters2026/11/04
Politics
Months of congressional redistricting fights end with apparent Question 3 win
Question 3, the proposed constitutional amendment that would change the way Maryland congressional districts, appeared headed to passage Tuesday, with 60% of voters supporting it in early returns, capping months of fighting on the issue.
Maryland Matters2026/11/03

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