Maryland political news
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2017
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2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 5/25/2016 May 25, 2016
- Maryland Local Election Review: Baltimore, school boards, and local courts Apr 27, 2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 2/24/2016 Feb 24, 2016
2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 9/30/2015 Sep 30, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Maryland legislator arrested for indecent exposure and trespassing Jul 20, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 4/1/2015 Apr 01, 2015
2014
- Maryland judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 08, 2014
- The Federal Vacancy Count 10/8/2014 Oct 08, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Kidnapping, runoffs and voter ID Jul 10, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Survival of the fittest as more candidates are eliminated Jun 26, 2014
- 2014 elections review: Maryland busy on otherwise quiet night in state legislature primaries Jun 25, 2014
- Maryland candidates from three contested primaries ready for November: State executive primary review Jun 25, 2014
- Primary preview: Maryland state executive elections, 2014 Jun 24, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Retention tension, a supreme court candidate on trial, and an election decided by coin toss Jun 19, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/7/2014 May 07, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Number of measures on 2014 ballots steadily increasing Apr 29, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Women successful in judicial races as incumbents face challengers Mar 27, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Tax and hunting measures to appear on 2014 ballot Mar 11, 2014
- Maryland filing deadline report: 32 candidates file for 4 state executive positions Feb 26, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Two states set sights on NSA Feb 17, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/22/2014 Jan 22, 2014
2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Exorcisms, open government and the NFL Jan 23, 2014
- Top 2013 controversies in state executive offices not leading to resignation Dec 31, 2013
- Instagram puts AG Doug Gansler at scene of underage drinking Oct 24, 2013
- Democratic primary for Maryland's top executive offices is a race of "firsts" Oct 16, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/25/2013 Sep 25, 2013
- Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Douglas Gansler pushes for $10 minimum wage Aug 31, 2013
- Newest Maryland delegate promises to personally help fund a campaign to raise the state minimum wage Aug 13, 2013
- Frosh launches campaign for Maryland Attorney General Jul 31, 2013
- Republican gubernatorial candidate David Craig all set to announce running mate Jul 16, 2013
- New gas tax increases take effect on Monday, providing $4.4 billion in additional spending on transportation over 6 years Jul 01, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Certified Texas 2013 measures and failed 2014 referendums Jun 04, 2013
- Referendums on two hot-button issues fail to make Maryland ballot Jun 03, 2013
- A picture of the 2014 race for Maryland governor begins to develop as early candidacy announcements come rolling in May 30, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Speed limits, sports and sexual harassment May 30, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/8/2013 May 08, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Washington certification, Medicaid, and hot button topics in Maryland May 07, 2013
- Maryland governor considers running for president Apr 30, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Campaign finance the hot topic Apr 15, 2013
- A court case and a referendum petition make for a double threat to Maryland's new gun control laws Apr 15, 2013
- Many Republicans are skeptical, but Democrat controlled Maryland legislature approves new health care reform Mar 28, 2013
- Maryland legislature decides no death penalty, no exceptions Mar 14, 2013
- Offshore wind energy stirs debate in the Maryland House Feb 28, 2013
- Governor O'Malley seeks to increase Maryland employment through two new measures Feb 15, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: The year starts off with a bang as legislatures across the country look to shorten ballots Jan 30, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Pensions and adoptions Jan 24, 2013
- Governor O'Malley calls for expansive new gun control proposals Jan 15, 2013
2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Maryland Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/5/2012 Dec 05, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues Nov 27, 2012
- Maryland governor requests different nomination for house seat Nov 26, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Highlights of the 2012 judicial elections Nov 15, 2012
- Maryland judicial election recap, 2012 Nov 15, 2012
- Former Maryland delegate prepared to sue for house seat Nov 14, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Maryland Congressional Seats Oct 29, 2012
- Cardin leads in Maryland Senate race Oct 15, 2012
- Maryland sees rise in women judges Sep 30, 2012
- Marylanders show support for gay marriage Sep 26, 2012
- Maryland delegate tells Baltimore Ravens to silence players Sep 13, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- National Association of Basketball Coaches files brief on behalf of affirmative action Aug 25, 2012
- Judge releases threat suspect to parents Aug 25, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Momentum stays strong in 2012 ballot measure increases Aug 21, 2012
- Iowa joins 13 other states in urging Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action Aug 17, 2012
- Queen Anne's County zoning suit not dismissed Aug 14, 2012
- Gambling set to expand in Maryland Aug 13, 2012
- Supreme Court considers Maryland's DNA case Aug 01, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot measure language an underlying theme of legal battle Jul 24, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Citizen initiatives monopolize ballot measure developments across the country Jul 17, 2012
- Congressional map headed to ballot Jul 14, 2012
- Chamber's inability to pay is not a valid excuse Jul 11, 2012
- Maryland redistricting still causing a stir Jun 30, 2012
- Judge orders cannibalism suspect transferred for competency evaluation Jun 28, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/13/2012 Jun 13, 2012
- Judge Receives Montgomery County Bar Association Jurist Award Jun 11, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Four state legislatures send cascade of measures to ballot Jun 05, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Recent litigation raises complicated issues May 30, 2012
- Maryland accelerates adoption of solar energy May 22, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/16/2012 May 16, 2012
- Special session begins, taxes likely to go up May 14, 2012
- Controversy surrounding "doomsday budget" in Maryland Apr 30, 2012
- Temporary bankruptcy judgeships extended Apr 22, 2012
- Mock Trial State Championship hosted by Maryland Court of Appeals Apr 21, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Judicial primaries and candidates gearing up Apr 05, 2012
- Incumbents sweep uneventful congressional primaries in Maryland Apr 04, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Before facing a tough re-election challenge in November, Bartlett must survive primary Apr 02, 2012
- Talk of another casino in Maryland could mean a referendum Mar 19, 2012
- Maryland's Mikulski to set record as longest serving female member of Congress Mar 15, 2012
- Maryland judges will see $14,000 raises Mar 14, 2012
- Citizen group challenges interstate regulatory commission Feb 29, 2012
- Redistricting Roundup: Another state sees court-drawn maps implemented Feb 24, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/22/2012 Feb 22, 2012
- Maryland judges want a raise Feb 16, 2012
- Eight states launch pilot program to tackle voter registration errors Feb 14, 2012
- Maryland Court of Appeals to hear ballot access case Feb 01, 2012
- Opponents of Maryland's new congressional districts appeal to U.S. Supreme Court Jan 28, 2012
- Maryland changes judicial rules to protect consumers from unjust debt collection Jan 13, 2012
- Redistricting Roundup: As 2012 sessions begin, states look to finalize maps Jan 13, 2012
2011
- Maryland Governor makes Christmas judicial appointments Dec 28, 2011
- Judge Williams to lead Criminal Division of Baltimore City's Circuit Court Dec 15, 2011
- Maryland "Dream Act" referendum opponents drop half of legal challenge, case continues Dec 09, 2011
- Maryland GOP wins minor battle on sprawl limits Nov 30, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/16/2011 Nov 16, 2011
- O'Donnell considering run for 5th congressional district seat Nov 16, 2011
- Four candidates recommended for Maryland Court of Appeals Nov 14, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/2/2011 Nov 02, 2011
- Maryland Republicans clash with Governor Nov 01, 2011
- Maryland court declares old law unconstitutional in lead paint case Oct 28, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Another week, another special session leads to a completed map Oct 21, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Both parties express disdain with maps Oct 14, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Parties continue accusations of gerrymandering Oct 07, 2011
- Maryland same-sex marriage campaign launches with an ad featuring Gov. O'Malley Oct 07, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Cases across the country Oct 06, 2011
- Seven new judges appointed to Maryland Circuit Courts Sep 30, 2011
- Trial of Senator Currie begins Sep 28, 2011
- Gov. Martin O'Malley raises money for same-sex marriage campaign Sep 15, 2011
- Commission says Maryland judges are underpaid Sep 10, 2011
- Phone tracking warrant denied by Maryland federal judge Aug 31, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: states solidify ballots, while others face legal challenges Aug 16, 2011
- Thirteen states hold a AAA S&P credit rating in 2011 Aug 15, 2011
- Candidates line up for Montgomery County Circuit Court seat Aug 12, 2011
- Maryland "Dream Act" referendum opponents challenge petitions Aug 03, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Signature verification clears three measures for 2011 ballot Jul 26, 2011
- Seven apply to replace retired Maryland Circuit Judge Jul 25, 2011
- Maryland election officials certify "Dream Act" referendum for the 2012 ballot Jul 22, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: measure flatline continues as initiative sponsors play the waiting game Jul 19, 2011
- Long named administrative judge of Maryland circuit court Jul 14, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Citizens' efforts dominate ballot measure headlines across the country Jul 12, 2011
- Maryland in-state tuition referendum meets signature requirement, pending official certification Jul 11, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps Jul 08, 2011
- Baltimore City Circuit Court nominees chosen Jul 01, 2011
- Deadlines come and go for Maryland and Ohio's heated veto referendums Jun 30, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: rare occurrences show a 2011 boost, 2012 cutback Jun 28, 2011
- 3 more candidates for the Maryland 2nd Circuit Court recommended to Governor Jun 15, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted, lawsuits filed Jun 07, 2011
- U.S. Supreme Court rules on in-state tuition for illegal immigrants amidst a pending proposal Jun 07, 2011
- Maryland in-state tuition referendum supporters submit first batch of signatures (Updated) Jun 02, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
- Marylanders to pay more for alcohol May 30, 2011
- Leah Seaton appointed to Wicomico County Circuit Court May 28, 2011
- Seven seek to fill Maryland Circuit Court vacancy May 11, 2011
- Gov. Martin O'Malley signs in-state tuition bill, opponents continue petition drive May 10, 2011
- Opponents launch Maryland petition drive to repeal in-state tuition for illegal immigrants Apr 29, 2011
- Judge Boone announces indefinite leave of absence Apr 27, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
- Judge Leasure announces retirement from Howard County court Apr 13, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: States propose 201 laws affecting initiative and referendum Apr 11, 2011
- Judge Tisdale to retire after 16 years on Maryland Circuit Court Mar 26, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Final local census figures delivered as states dive into data Mar 25, 2011
- Judge says no bail for actress arrested in drug bust Mar 14, 2011
- Maryland same-sex marriage opponents prepare referendum Mar 01, 2011
- Lengthy judicial selection process keeps Judge Thomas Marshall on court Mar 01, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts Feb 18, 2011
- MD same sex marriage bill one vote away from House Feb 14, 2011
- Maryland Delegate forms Tea Party Caucus Feb 09, 2011
- Governors in the news: This ain't a job for the thin skinned Feb 08, 2011
- Brian Shockley becomes newest Worcester County Judge Feb 05, 2011
- Judge Murphy announces retirement from the Maryland Court of Appeals Feb 05, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Gaming proposals resurface for Maryland's 2012 ballot Feb 02, 2011
- Governors in the news: Martinez, O'Malley, and Quinn have their own styles with legislators Jan 28, 2011
- Kittleman steps down as senate minority leader Jan 19, 2011
- Maryland lawmakers may consider recall Jan 10, 2011
- Constitution now bars newly elected Orphans Court judge from serving Jan 04, 2011
2010
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- Four down, thirty-four judicial confirmations to go Dec 21, 2010
- Senate confirms four federal judgeships Dec 20, 2010
- Democratic Governors, led by Maryland's Martin O'Malley, rebut idea that Republicans will control redistricting Dec 03, 2010
- Gov. O'Malley to balance Maryland budget Nov 29, 2010
- Democrats gain seats in seven state legislative chambers Nov 11, 2010
- Maryland Question 3 approval presents problem for winner at polls Nov 05, 2010
- Maryland Question 3 approval presents problem for another winner at polls Nov 05, 2010
- Maryland Constitutional Convention question gets majority vote; but not so fast (updated) Nov 04, 2010
- Tough economy has some surprising people looking to get their old jobs back Oct 30, 2010
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
- Myths and realities of Constitutional Conventions discussed in Washington D.C. Oct 22, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures Oct 21, 2010
- Competitiveness in national elections does not trickle down to state level Oct 05, 2010
- Only 19 state senate challengers topple incumbents in 2010 Sep 29, 2010
- Gubernatorial primaries wind down, with big implications for November Sep 15, 2010
- Final day of multi-state primaries awaits voters in 7 states and DC Sep 14, 2010
- Maryland judge stops fake ballot from being circulated Sep 10, 2010
- U.S. Defense Department deny four states waiver from military ballot law Aug 28, 2010
- 10 states seek waivers from compliance with MOVE Act Aug 26, 2010
- Maryland's O'Malley appoints nine to Maryland courts Jul 26, 2010
- Maryland Constitution one of the longest in the country Jul 12, 2010
- Maryland's history of ballot measures shows consistency Jun 30, 2010
- Maryland constitutional convention question shows historical 50-50 statistics Jun 07, 2010
- Maryland sees change in laws governing initiative process May 28, 2010
- Maryland poll shows slight approval for same sex marriage in Maryland May 12, 2010
- Voters in Michigan, 6 other states, weigh in on local ballot measures May 4 May 04, 2010
- Nominees announced for U.S. District Court in Maryland Apr 24, 2010
- Maryland, Ohio and Texas citizens consider banning red light cameras Apr 13, 2010
- Brief filed over invalidated signitures Feb 02, 2010
- Governor of Maryland appoints senator's son as judge Jan 29, 2010
- Ballot being used to fight speed cameras Jan 26, 2010
- New murder trial for man in Maryland Jan 12, 2010
- Iowa 2010 news Jan 11, 2010
2009
- Lawsuit aims and fires at Maryland petition laws Dec 29, 2009
- Maryland may see bill that loosens petition requirements Dec 21, 2009
- Maryland Citizen Group Honored for Work to Keep Referendum Process Open and Accessible Dec 08, 2009
- Delegate Kevin Kelly to introduce referendum Nov 24, 2009
- Maryland court to rule on petition signature validation process Nov 11, 2009
- Tire deflating judge resigns administrative post Aug 14, 2009
- Princess Anne residents to study voter eligibility Aug 12, 2009
- District of Maryland workload may rise Jul 10, 2009
- Charles County residents have no authority to petition tax increase, officials say Jul 07, 2009
- Princess Anne residents fight property tax rate increase Jul 01, 2009
- Maryland speed-camera petition falls just short of certification Jun 24, 2009
- Easier signature bill dies in Maryland Apr 20, 2009
- Speed camera referendum a possibility in Maryland Apr 20, 2009
- "Reasonable certainty" standard proposed for Maryland signatures Apr 06, 2009
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