Maryland Elections

Maryland Politics: Ben Cardin, Candidate for U.S. Senate

Thursday, Nov 2, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

He's a popular Congressman from Baltimore, whose opposition to the Iraq war and Social Security privatization are in line with public opinion in Maryland. Yet Ben Cardin is locked in a tough race for the U.S. Senate. He joins Kojo to...

Maryland Politics Hour: Pre-election Primer

Wednesday, Nov 1, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

Maryland's political attention may be focused on it's top-of-the-ballot races, especially after a prominent Democrat endorsed a Republican for U.S. Senate. But voters will also choose their leaders in host of other offices, from Lieutenant...

Maryland Politics: Michael Steele, Candidate for U.S. Senate

Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 12:20 p.m.

Michael Steele has campaigned for the U.S. Senate by portraying himself as a Washington outsider. But with eye-catching ads and a strong push into traditionally Democratic strongholds, Maryland's Republican lieutenant governor is very much...

Maryland Politics Update

Thursday, Oct 26, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

As Maryland races go into the home stretch, themes are sharpening and heavy-hitting endorsements are coming down. Kojo looks at the issues that will decide this year's elections in the Old Line State.

Mayor Martin O'Malley

Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

Maryland has two registered Democrats for every one Republican, but that doesn't mean Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley will have an easy time displacing Governor Ehrlich from his seat. Mayor O'Malley joins Kojo to explain why he believes...

Maryland Politics: Governor Ehrlich

Thursday, Oct 5, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

He's a popular incumbent. But as a Red Governor in a Blue state, Maryland's Robert Ehrlich is facing a spirited challenge in his bid for re-election from Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley. Governor Ehrlich explains why he thinks he deserves...

Maryland's Voting Controversy

Thursday, Sep 21, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

With time ticking down until the general election, Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich is stirring up controversy by calling for paper ballots instead of electronic ones. We look at the debate and why voting has been so contentious in the...

Maryland Voting Update

Tuesday, Sep 12, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

We hear about voting problems in today's primary and the decision to keep the polls open late.

Maryland Primaries: US Senate (continued)

Thursday, Sep 7, 2006 at 12:34 p.m.

The race to fill the US Senate seat previously held by Paul Sarbanes is a crowded one. Meet some of the less familiar candidates whose names will appear on the ballot on primary day.

Maryland Primaries: U.S. Senate

Wednesday, Sep 6, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

From an unwieldy group of 29 candidates, the race for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat will be considerably winnowed on primary day. You may know the front-runners, but here's your chance to hear from the whole field. Kojo speaks with the...

Maryland Primaries: Attorney General

Thursday, Aug 31, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

It's Maryland's first open race for Attorney General in twenty years. And after a controversial court decision, the Democratic field has been whittled down to two. Kojo speaks with Doug Gansler and Stuart Simms, Democrats vying for their...

Maryland Primaries: Prince George's County Executive

Wednesday, Aug 30, 2006 at 1:06 p.m.

He's presided over a period of rapid economic growth since he took over as Prince George's County Executive. But Jack Johnson faces a spirited challenge from former Delegate Rushern Baker in the September 12th Democratic Primary. Kojo...

Maryland Politics Hour: Elections and the Power of Incumbency

Wednesday, Aug 30, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

On September 12th, a number of incumbent Maryland politicians will face spirited challenges from within their own party. Join us for a special Maryland Politics Hour as we explore the power of incumbency and the races to watch in the Old...

Maryland Primaries: Montgomery County Executive

Thursday, Aug 24, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

The open seat vacated by Doug Duncan after 12 years is a hot ticket. Meet Steve Silverman and Isiah Leggett, the candidates competing on September 12th to be on the Democratic ticket in November's general election.

Maryland Politics Hour

Thursday, Aug 10, 2006 at 12:06 p.m.

The so-called "Prince of Darkness" returns to Annapolis, as Maryland lawmakers probe the governor's hiring practices. Plus with primary day around the corner, politicians train their sites on intra-party rivalries. Join us for the Maryland...

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