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Tag: Maryland politics

Morningside, Maryland, Mayor Bennard Cann (Courtesy of Town of Morningside)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s Municipalities Hold Local Elections

by WI Web Staff May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Prince George’s County will hold this year’s gubernatorial primary election July 19 but residents in seven of the jurisdiction’s 27 municipalities recently chose candidates in local races.

Former District Heights, Maryland, Mayor Johnathan Medlock (left) is sworn in as a interim member of the Prince George's County Council by Mahasin El Amin, clerk of the county's circuit court, during a ceremony May 9. Medlock fills vacated District 6 seat on the council until December. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Medlock Sworn In to Prince George’s County Council

by William J. Ford May 9, 2022May 11, 2022
**FILE** Rushern L. Baker III (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates Outline Top Policies for a More Progressive Agenda

by William J. Ford May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (right) endorses Wes Moore (left) for Maryland governor during a press conference at Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland, on April 29. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Steny Hoyer Endorses Wes Moore for Maryland Governor

by William J. Ford April 29, 2022May 4, 2022
Del. Darryl Barnes, who chairs the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, speaks April 5 during the 90-day legislative session in Annapolis. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Barnes: ‘Need Diversity and Inclusion’ in Maryland Business Climate

by William J. Ford April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
Maryland comptroller and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Franchot extends his arms in appreciation after receiving a standing ovation during an April 23 community rally at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Maryland Governor Hopeful Franchot Holds Rally in Prince George’s

by William J. Ford April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
Maryland Senate President Pro Tem Melony Griffith (left) and House Speaker Adrienne Jones (right) join Gov. Larry Hogan at the State House in Annapolis on April 21 as the first two Black women serving as presiding officers to sign bills into law. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Griffith, Jones Make History Signing Maryland Bills Into Law

by William J. Ford April 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Roberto Williams stands outside his townhouse in Landover, Maryland, less than a mile from FedEx Field, home of the Washington Commanders, on April 19. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s Residents Applaud $400M Investment Along Blue Line Metro Stations

by William J. Ford April 20, 2022April 20, 2022
**FILE** Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate John King Jr. and running mate Michelle Siri (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates Release Campaign Ads

by William J. Ford April 19, 2022April 19, 2022
Del. Jazz Lewis speaks during a debate on the Maryland House of Delegates floor during this year’s 90-day session. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics

Candidates Lined up for Maryland’s Primary Election

by William J. Ford April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

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