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Elections

Toilet Activist Files to Run for Maryland Lt. Governor

Duane Davis, known for leaving toilets as political protest outside the Historic Courthouse in Towson, is running as a Republican in 2014.

Elections

Poll: Americans Support Death Penalty For Terrorists

The results of the Quinnipiac University poll come as proponents of reinstating the death penalty in Maryland say the law is needed because of incidents such as the Boston Marathon bombing.

Elections

Death Penalty Proponents Push for 2014 Referendum

The effort to place the issue on the ballot will be led by Democratic Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger and Washington County Republican Del. Neil Parrott.

Elections

Maryland Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage

DREAM Act, expanded gambling and congressional redistricting also survive referendum challenges.

Elections

Early Voting Surpasses 2010 Election

Most counties in Maryland show a spike in early voting turnout in 2012 while Anne Arundel and Worcester Counties show decreases.

Maryland General Assembly passed and Governor Martin O'Malley signed into law Senate Bill 1 to create new Congressional districts. Most of East Montgomery County will move into District 3, which is comprised of parts of Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore Counties and Baltimore City.

Elections

Franchot Calls For Changes To Redistricting Process

Comptroller says Maryland "is the poster child for gerrymandering" and urges voters to vote no on Question 5.

Elections

Mailing Causes Consternation for Some Voters

State Board of Elections mails 1.1 million Maryland Voters in an effort to increase voter registration across the state.

Business, Elections

House Committee Will 'Tweak' Gaming Bill

"Concerns are everywhere," said Del. Frank Turner, chairman of the House Ways and Means subcommittee on Gaming Law and Regulation.

Elections

Governor, Legislative Leaders Call Gambling Special Session

O'Malley says session, which begins on August 9, will be about job creation and funding for schools.

Schools, Elections

Rally at UMBC Supports DREAM Act Legislation

The Dream Act, which provides in-state tuition rates for undocumented immigrants, will go to referendum in November.

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