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Elections

O'Malley Finishes Last In New Hampshire Presidential Poll

The New England College poll previewing the 2016 Presidential primary shows Hillary Clinton with a commanding lead.

Elections

Death Penalty Proponents Push for 2014 Referendum

The effort to place the issue on the ballot will be led by Democratic Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger and Washington County Republican Del. Neil Parrott.

Elections

Maryland Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage

DREAM Act, expanded gambling and congressional redistricting also survive referendum challenges.

Elections

Early Voting Surpasses 2010 Election

Most counties in Maryland show a spike in early voting turnout in 2012 while Anne Arundel and Worcester Counties show decreases.

Maryland General Assembly passed and Governor Martin O'Malley signed into law Senate Bill 1 to create new Congressional districts. Most of East Montgomery County will move into District 3, which is comprised of parts of Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore Counties and Baltimore City.

Elections

Franchot Calls For Changes To Redistricting Process

Comptroller says Maryland "is the poster child for gerrymandering" and urges voters to vote no on Question 5.

Elections

Mailing Causes Consternation for Some Voters

State Board of Elections mails 1.1 million Maryland Voters in an effort to increase voter registration across the state.

Business, Elections

House Committee Will 'Tweak' Gaming Bill

"Concerns are everywhere," said Del. Frank Turner, chairman of the House Ways and Means subcommittee on Gaming Law and Regulation.

Elections

Governor, Legislative Leaders Call Gambling Special Session

O'Malley says session, which begins on August 9, will be about job creation and funding for schools.

Redistricting lawsuit filed by Sens. Jim Brochin and Delores Kelley.

Elections

County Senators Seek to Overturn Redistricting Plan

A suit filed by Democratic Senators Delores Kelley and Jim Brochin says the plan violates the Maryland Constitution and protects the political voice of Baltimore City at the expense of Baltimore County.

Elections

Romney Wins Maryland Primary

Incumbents Cummings, Harris, Ruppersberger and Sarbanes also lock up primary wins.

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