Maryland Politics

Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin announced at the beginning of the month that he will not seek reelection after his current term in the U.S. Senate ends, leaving his seat representing Maryland up for grabs in 2024. Here’s the full list of candidates running for his seat.

The race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin is heating up just days after he announced he’s not running for reelection. Rep. David Trone will run, he announced. News4’s Darcy Spencer has more on who’s in and who’s out.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed measures into law on Wednesday to protect abortion rights and expand Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatment in the heavily Democratic state.

Maryland voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion in the Maryland Constitution, after the House of Delegates voted Thursday to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

NBC News Political Director and moderator of “Meet the Press” Chuck Todd weighs in on Larry Hogan’s decision to not challenge Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland, a fierce critic of Donald Trump, says he won’t run for the White House in 2024, after long positioning himself as a possible alternative to the ex-president. Hogan writes in The New York Times that he’s long said he cares “more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than securing my own...

Gov. Wes Moore acknowledged the long road to the historic moment, and celebrated what he called a bright future. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was sworn in as the state’s first Black governor on Wednesday, punctuating his inauguration with references to Black history that included an acknowledgement of the enslaved people who once arrived by ship near the state Capitol.

Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor, taking the oath of office using Bibles once owned by his grandfather and Frederick Douglass.

Maryland will inaugurate Wes Moore, the state’s first Black governor, and Aruna Miller, the state’s first South Asian woman elected lieutenant governor, in a ceremony steeped with historical references. News4’s Dominique Moody reports live from Annapolis.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been sworn in as the state’s first Black governor. The 44-year-old Democrat pledged on Wednesday to work for greater inclusion and economic equity. He called for bold policies to improve education and fight crime and climate change. Moore also attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Annapolis City Dock, where people once arrived in chains to...

Outgoing Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan shares his advice for his successor Wes Moore, plus answers the question on many voters’ minds: Will he run for president in 2024?

Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins sat down with Gov. Hogan to hear his advice for his successor, and also his plan for the future.

Gov.-Elect Wes Moore has announced several appointments to his Cabinet. Moore announced Thursday he has appointed Dr. Laura Herrera Scott to be Maryland’s health secretary. Scott most recently served as executive vice president of population health at Summit Health, and as vice president of clinical strategy and product at Anthem. Moore also announced that Portia Wu will be Maryland’s secretary...

Maryland lawmakers got back to work in Annapolis Wednesday eager to work on a range of issues from abortion rights to gun permits. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

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News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports that businessman David Blair has reiterated his intention to request a recount, given the slim margin of the win.

News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports on the count and razor-thin win.

Marc Elrich is the official winner of the Democratic primary for Montgomery County executive, after the county certified the results of the election on Saturday.

Far-right Maryland legislator Dan Cox, who won the Republican primary for governor, said he would fight COVID-19 restrictions and advance policies of former President Donald Trump if he wins the general election in November.