Elections

Boerne ISD Trustee Rich Sena Seeks Fifth Term, Citing Record of Academic and Financial Success

Boerne ISD Trustee Rich Sena Seeks Fifth Term, Citing Record of Academic and Financial Success

Incumbent Boerne ISD Place 7 Trustee Rich Sena, with a track record of consecutive 'A' ratings and Superior financial integrity, faces challenger Michael Ethridge in the May 2 election, emphasizing experience and advocacy for teacher pay and growth planning.

May 1, 2026
Ricky Gleason Targets Kendall County Judge Runoff With Property-Rights and Planning Agenda

Ricky Gleason Targets Kendall County Judge Runoff With Property-Rights and Planning Agenda

Lifelong resident and former planning commissioner Ricky Gleason is in a May 26 runoff for Kendall County Judge, emphasizing a three-horizon plan to manage growth, protect water resources, and support first responders.

May 1, 2026
Boerne ISD Board President Schmidt and Secretary Sena Seek Re-Election, Cite Record of Academic and Financial Success

Boerne ISD Board President Schmidt and Secretary Sena Seek Re-Election, Cite Record of Academic and Financial Success

Incumbent Boerne ISD trustees Kristi Schmidt and Rich Sena are running for re-election on May 2, highlighting their achievements in maintaining an A rating, saving $85 million, and expanding career programs.

April 22, 2026
Vanessa Atterbeary Enters Crowded Democratic Primary for Howard County Executive

Vanessa Atterbeary Enters Crowded Democratic Primary for Howard County Executive

Maryland House Ways and Means Committee Chair Vanessa Atterbeary has joined a competitive Democratic primary for Howard County Executive, promising to focus on school funding, affordable housing, and police reform while facing established party endorsements for her opponent.

October 17, 2025
Maryland Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary Announces Bid for Howard County Executive, Forgoing Potential Speaker Role

Maryland Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary Announces Bid for Howard County Executive, Forgoing Potential Speaker Role

Del. Vanessa Atterbeary's decision to run for Howard County executive represents a significant political shift as she abandons a potential path to House speakership, signaling changing priorities in Maryland Democratic leadership.

September 22, 2025
Bolivia's Presidential Runoff Signals Potential Shift for Mining Investment

Bolivia's Presidential Runoff Signals Potential Shift for Mining Investment

Bolivia's upcoming presidential runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates could mark a turning point for foreign mining investment, particularly for companies like New Pacific Metals that hold major undeveloped silver projects in the mineral-rich country.

September 12, 2025
Maryland's Book Ban Challenge Highlights Ongoing Education Battles as Governor Moore Announces Reelection Bid

Maryland's Book Ban Challenge Highlights Ongoing Education Battles as Governor Moore Announces Reelection Bid

Maryland's new anti-book ban law faces its first test failure in Harford County while Governor Wes Moore launches his reelection campaign focused on economic achievements and opposition to Trump policies.

September 11, 2025
Governor Wes Moore Launches Reelection Campaign Amid National Speculation

Governor Wes Moore Launches Reelection Campaign Amid National Speculation

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has officially launched his reelection bid while committing to serve a full term amid presidential speculation, with significant implications for state policies on housing, energy, and public safety.

September 10, 2025
Maryland Leaders Announce Crime Initiative Amid Federal Tensions and Election Concerns

Maryland Leaders Announce Crime Initiative Amid Federal Tensions and Election Concerns

Maryland officials are implementing a renewed state-city police collaboration to address crime while pushing back against federal election interference attempts and ensuring COVID-19 vaccine availability.

September 9, 2025
Maryland Political Landscape Shifts as Hershey Considers Gubernatorial Run Amid National Guard Debate

Maryland Political Landscape Shifts as Hershey Considers Gubernatorial Run Amid National Guard Debate

Maryland faces significant political developments including a potential Republican gubernatorial challenge, controversy over federal troop deployment in Baltimore, and ongoing government accountability issues that could reshape state policies.

September 8, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Deflects 2028 Presidential Speculation, Commits to Re-election

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Deflects 2028 Presidential Speculation, Commits to Re-election

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a rising Democratic figure, firmly stated his focus remains on his 2026 re-election bid rather than a potential 2028 presidential run during a national television appearance.

September 8, 2025
Maryland Senate Minority Leader Hershey Considers 2026 Gubernatorial Run, Citing Need for Political Balance

Maryland Senate Minority Leader Hershey Considers 2026 Gubernatorial Run, Citing Need for Political Balance

Maryland Senate Minority Leader Stephen S. Hershey has formed an exploratory committee for a potential 2026 gubernatorial bid against Democratic Governor Wes Moore, arguing the state needs political balance after moving too far left.

September 5, 2025
Maryland Faces Political Shifts and Public Health Crisis as Heat Deaths Reach Decade High

Maryland Faces Political Shifts and Public Health Crisis as Heat Deaths Reach Decade High

Maryland experiences significant political developments with a prominent businessman switching parties to run for governor while confronting a public health emergency with heat-related deaths reaching a 10-year high, highlighting critical policy challenges.

August 22, 2025
Baltimore Businessman Ed Hale Switches to Republican Party for Gubernatorial Bid

Baltimore Businessman Ed Hale Switches to Republican Party for Gubernatorial Bid

Longtime Democrat Ed Hale Sr. announced his switch to the Republican Party to run for Maryland governor, citing polling data showing he couldn't defeat incumbent Wes Moore as a Democrat.

August 21, 2025
Maryland's Political Future Takes Center Stage at MACo Conference

Maryland's Political Future Takes Center Stage at MACo Conference

The Maryland Association of Counties conference highlights the unpredictable political landscape as the state looks ahead to the 2026 elections, with current officeholders favored for reelection.

August 11, 2025
Nutriband Inc. CEO Temporarily Steps Down to Pursue Irish Presidency, Company Focuses on AVERSA Fentanyl Development

Nutriband Inc. CEO Temporarily Steps Down to Pursue Irish Presidency, Company Focuses on AVERSA Fentanyl Development

Nutriband Inc. announces CEO Gareth Sheridan's temporary departure to run for Irish Presidency, with Chairman Serguei Melnik stepping in, as the company advances its AVERSA Fentanyl abuse-deterrent opioid patch towards FDA approval.

August 11, 2025
Rep. Jamie Raskin Leads Maryland Delegation in Fundraising by Wide Margin

Rep. Jamie Raskin Leads Maryland Delegation in Fundraising by Wide Margin

Rep. Jamie Raskin's significant fundraising efforts highlight his strong support base and potential influence in upcoming elections, overshadowing other Maryland delegation members.

July 22, 2025
Former Democratic State Senator Jim Brochin Considers Independent Bid for Baltimore County Executive

Former Democratic State Senator Jim Brochin Considers Independent Bid for Baltimore County Executive

Jim Brochin, a former Democratic State Senator, is contemplating an independent run for Baltimore County Executive, highlighting concerns over development in the north county.

July 15, 2025
Maryland's Voting Rights Challenge Highlights Ongoing Struggle for Electoral Access

Maryland's Voting Rights Challenge Highlights Ongoing Struggle for Electoral Access

As the Voting Rights Act marks its 60th anniversary, Maryland faces critical tests to its electoral integrity, with lawsuits and policies threatening to disenfranchise Latino, Black, naturalized citizen, and working-class voters.

July 11, 2025
Chasing Power: New Podcast Unveils the Complex Machinery of Presidential Campaigns

Chasing Power: New Podcast Unveils the Complex Machinery of Presidential Campaigns

Charles Denyer Productions launches a comprehensive podcast exploring the intricate strategies and historical evolution of American presidential campaigns, offering unprecedented insights into the pursuit of political power.

May 28, 2025