Maryland Political News
West Columbia primary forum draws passionate crowd
African American Coalition endorses Sigaty, BoboA passionate, cheering, standing-room only crowd of more than 260 people gathered in Harper's Choice Tuesday night at a primary candidates forum in Harper's Choice, pulling the simmering differences among West Columbia Democrats into sharp relief.
Candidates test waters of early voting
Many voters will cast early ballotsMaryland primary voters hit the polls Friday for the state`s first-ever experience with early voting — a dry run, candidates and election officials say, for the weeklong voting period before the general election in November.
State ends year with more money than expected
Gain comes despite near record revenue declineState government pulled in less revenue during fiscal year 2009 than at almost any time in four decades — but still outperformed its bleak financial forecast, state Comptroller Peter Franchot reported Wednesday.
Police union endorses Bernstein in city top prosecutor's race
State senator objects to being linked to JessamyThe union representing Baltimore police officers has endorsed attorney Gregg Bernstein in his race against incumbent Patricia C. Jessamy for state's attorney, saying the labor organization believes he will work "to ensure no violent crime goes unpunished."
Powerful senator Currie indicted
Grand jury charges Democrat, executives with corruptionGrand jury charges Democrat, executives with corruption
Kamenetz, Bartenfelder spar over accuracy of campaign ads
Baltimore Co. executive hopefuls each say the other's campaign materials are misleadingTwo Democratic primary candidates for Baltimore County executive sharpened their attacks Tuesday as Kevin Kamenetz and Joseph Bartenfelder each accused the other of misrepresenting his record on the County Council, where the two have served together for 16 years.
Ehrlich raises $725,000 in 18 days
Republican has more than $2.5 million in bank; O'Malley reported $6.7 millionRepublican has more than $2.5 million in bank; O'Malley reported $6.7 million
Absentee ballot deadline approaching for Sept. 14 primary
Tuesday, Sept. 7, is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot by mail, fax or email for the Sept. 14 primary. Requests can be printed from the State Board of Elections Web site at http://www.elections.state.md.us , or requested by telephone, in writing, or in person at the voter`s local board of elections. After Sept. 7, all requests for an absentee ballot must be made in person at a lo ...

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