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Longtime Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer wins re-election as Democrats retake House

Steny Hoyer, the U.S. congressman who represents Maryland’s fifth congressional district — which includes College Park — has been re-elected. Hoyer had 69.7 percent of…

Rachel S. Hunt
November 6, 2018

Larry Hogan re-elected, becomes first two-term Republican governor of Maryland in 64 years

Hogan defeated former NAACP President Ben Jealous.

Hannah Himes
November 6, 2018

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin elected to third term

He defeated his Republican challenger, Tony Campbell.

Rachel S. Hunt
November 6, 2018

James Brady resigns as Board of Regents chair amid Maryland football scandal

Brady and the board had come under fire for supporting head football coach DJ Durkin.

James Crabtree-Hannigan and Andy Kostka
November 1, 2018

Maryland lawmakers to have a hearing for Board of Regents after DJ Durkin’s reinstatement

The decision to reinstate Durkin was met with widespread criticism.

Christine Condon
October 31, 2018

A week before midterms, Maryland politicians weigh in on UMD football fallout

President Loh will retire in June, while the football coach and athletic director remain.

Hannah Himes
October 31, 2018

Former UMD faculty member’s socialist party won’t appear on the ballot in November

The Bread and Roses Party didn't secure enough signatures.

Hannah Himes
October 15, 2018

One-third of Maryland Democrats plan to vote for Larry Hogan, a UMD-WaPo poll found

Overall, Hogan has a 22-point lead over Ben Jealous.

Hannah Himes
October 11, 2018

Maryland enacted hundreds of laws this week. Here’s a few that stood out.

They included bills on revenge porn, gun restrictions and conversion therapy.

Hannah Himes
October 2, 2018

Heading into October, some UMD students say they aren’t feeling engaged in governor’s race

The latest polls show Hogan in the lead.

Hannah Himes
September 28, 2018