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Election 2022

Coverage of 2022 elections in Baltimore and Maryland

Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate John King outlines his "One Baltimore" plan during a news conference in Mount Vernon on June 21, 2022.
State fines former governor candidate John King’s campaign $2K over anonymous Moore attacks
Maryland’s state prosecutor has fined the campaign of former gubernatorial candidate John B. King Jr. $2,000 for sending campaign material out over email without the required campaign authority line.
"I Voted" stickers in Windsor Mill Middle School in Baltimore County.
State audit finds some people voted more than once, election board slow to report issues
An audit released Friday found that the Maryland Board of Elections did not report for more than a year its findings that people voted or tried to vote more than once in the 2020 general election — well after the results were certified, according to the Office of Legislative Audits.
Gov. Wes Moore, with his son, James, 11, speaks during his inaugural ball, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Baltimore.
Moore inaugural celebrations cost $4.3M, largely funded by big dollar donors
Less than half of the money raised by the Moore Miller Inaugural Committee came through individual ticket sales, with the rest coming from corporate and other donors.
Dawn Moore listens to speakers during her husband, Wes Moore’s inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Perspective: Dawn Flythe Moore also made history and now faces own set of challenges
Dawn Flythe Moore, who made history when she became Maryland’s first Black first lady, brings to her new role a background of working in state government in Annapolis. She's well positioned to take on the responsibilities and challenges, a Goucher College political science professor says.
Voters get in early to cast their vote at Lakeview Towers, in Reservoir Hill.
Opinion: Voters will see more attempts to undermine fair elections
Voters in November punished candidates whom they perceived as threats to fair elections, says the president of Get Money Out — Maryland, who warns that efforts are still underway to undermine elections and democracy.
EMMITSBURG, MD - JULY 19:  Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox reacts to his primary win on July 19, 2022 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Cox, who is supported by former President Donald Trump, is running to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
Commentary: Republican victories in Maryland will require cutting ties with Trump
While candidates aligned with Donald Trump can succeed in Republican primaries, Maryland voters will continue to reject those candidates in general elections, Towson University professor and political pundit Richard Vatz says.
Lieutenant governor-elect, Aruna Miller poses for a few candid photo during an interview at the Baltimore Banner.  Miller, a Democrat from Montgomery County, is a transportation engineer by training, served in the Maryland House of Delegates, immigrated to the U.S. from India as a child, will be the first woman of color as Maryland lieutenant governor.
An ‘accidental politician,’ Aruna Miller prepares to become Maryland’s next lieutenant governor
Aruna Miller’s family of immigrants didn’t really discuss politics, but Miller jumped into Democratic Party work after becoming a citizen and voting for the first time in 2000.
Yvette Lewis, chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, speaks at a rally at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville on Aug. 25, 2022.
Reader reactions: State Democratic chairwoman assesses changes to primaries; public works jobs touted for youths; cat owners get advice
Maryland Democratic Party Chairwoman Yvette Lewis says the state party had much to celebrate despite being unsuccessful in landing a spot among the early primary states in 2024. A Banner reader calls on Baltimore to create public works jobs targeting city teenagers and young adults. Another reader makes recommendations for controlling the feral cat population.
Campaign buttons are set out on a table at a campaign office opening for Dan Cox, the Republican nominee for Maryland governor, in Annapolis on Aug. 15, 2022.
Maryland’s next Republican Party leader must rebuild after election rout
After getting trounced in statewide elections, the Maryland Republican Party turns to political consultant Nicole Beus Harris as its new leader.
7/7/22—Voting booths inside Annapolis Middle School on the first day of early voting in Maryland’s Primary Election.
Maryland doesn’t make the cut for Democrats’ new early presidential primary states
Proposed new order for presidential primaries is: South Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Georgia and Michigan.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Democrats extend dominance in Annapolis; Hogan’s election win-loss record; Gov. is not much of a gambler
Democrats are on track to hold 102 of 141 seats in the House of Delegates and 34 of 47 seats in the state Senate.
A Baltimore resident casts their vote on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022, at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School. Polling locations for the general election remain open until 8 p.m.
Maryland officials say election proceedings were secure
The Maryland State Board of Elections said they were “unaware of any incident that had a material effect on the 2022 Gubernatorial General Election. The entire election process was free, fair and secure.”
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates with his running mate, Aruna Miller, after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
Moore raised 10 times as much money as Cox in successful run for Maryland governor
Moore has more money left over than Cox raised over the course of the entire campaign.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore raises his hand with his running mate, Aruna Miller, after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
Maryland is a haven on the ‘Underground Railroad of the 21st century’
Here, unlike many parts of the country, access to the ballot is fairly free, and women may still make reproduction decisions without the interference of right-wing vigilantes.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall on August 17, 2022.
Divided City Council cuts time needed for elected officials to qualify for pensions in wake of voter-approved term limits
The pension bill passed 8-5 despite opposition from the city’s retirement system and finance department, which each advised against a rushed decision in a hearing earlier this month.
A person fills out their ballot at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, in Baltimore, Md. on November 8, 2022.
Baltimore County school board has its winners, but its racial makeup is questioned
School board candidates Maggie Litz Domanowski and Brenda Hatcher-Savoy cemented their wins after the Baltimore County Board of Elections finished counting mail-in and provisional ballots late Friday.
A static image of the interactive precinct-level vote totals from the 2022 Gubernatorial election in Maryland
Maryland precinct-level election results: How did your precinct vote for governor?
See how your neighborhood voted in the Maryland Gubernatorial election.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Gopher pride in the State House; Ben Jealous’ new gig; Midterm scoreboard
At Gov.-elect Wes Moore’s announcement of his first hires, the essential Baltimore question followed: Where’d you go to school?
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman stands at a lectern speaking. Behind him are supporters from police and fire fighter unions.
Pittman elected to second term as Anne Arundel County executive
As ballot canvassing stretched into its fifth day on Tuesday, Steuart Pittman squeaked ahead of Jessica Haire by just 192 votes, with more mail votes remaining to be counted.
Campaign signs are planted outside of Margaret Brent Elementary Middle on Election Day, 11/8/22. Polling locations for the general election remain open until 8 p.m.
Social conservatives score wins in state’s school board races
Forty-one socially conservative candidates from across Maryland ran for school board seats Tuesday — and 25 of them appear to be on their way to winning their races.
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