Lobbyists seeking to influence Maryland officials donated about $2.6 million to the campaigns of those officials since the last statewide election in 2022 — a nearly 75% increase. Gov. Wes Moore

There’s a growing field of candidates vying to steal Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s seat ahead of the 2026 primary election. Though only one candidate has officially filed with the State Board of Elections,

Maryland is traditionally a top-down state politically. Until recently, the state’s political landscape has been dominated by senior Democrats, whose centrist, establishment politics continue to hold sway in the State House and in many local governments.

Maryland Democratic Party Gala, state and national leaders emphasized the need to turn rising public concern over the 47th president’s agenda into purposeful action. The event also sparked outrage over the forcible removal of a Democrat senator from a DHS press conference.

Virginia Republicans hold first joint rally with Youngkin, Earle-Sears and Miyares, drawing contrasts with blue states and highlighting economic improvements under GOP leadership.

More than 300 laws are set to go into effect in Maryland Tuesday, with topics ranging from abortion access to education reform.

MCEA is expediting its timeline for endorsements for the 2026 gubernatorial election to be released in December.