ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland voters approved Question 1 in last week’s elections, solidifying abortion availability into the state’s constitution. Question 1 aimed to amend the Maryland Constitution to include a person’s “right to reproductive freedom.” In a statement, Governor Moore said Marylanders have spoken and their will must be honored. “We’ve been clear since Day One of the Moore-Miller Administration that Maryland […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D) will soon be leaving for Congress, after defeating Kim Klacik (R) in the 2024 elections. When he departs, a replacement will need to be found. There are currently eight individuals who are eager to fill the role. The next County Executive must also be a Democrat, as the as county charter requires the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Wes Moore released a statement acknowledging Donald Trump’s victory and emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power. Moore highlighted the historical significance of Maryland’s State House, where George Washington resigned his military commission in 1783, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation’s history. The peaceful transfer of power, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The results are in, and here’s how Baltimore County voted in the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been declared the winner of the U.S. Presidential election, but the majority of Baltimore County voters opted for Kamala Harris. Around the state, Johnny Olszewski, Jr. defeated Kim Klacik for a Senate seat and Angela Alsobrooks defeated former Governor Larry Hogan […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for Election Day. District and circuit courts and County-run senior centers will be closed, and CountyRide will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will be open during normal business hours, the Towson Loop will run on a normal schedule, parking meters must be fed, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a cease and desist letter (PDF) to the Center for Voter Information/Voter Participation Center (CVI/VPC), located in Washington, D.C., ordering the organization to immediately stop sending letters to Maryland voters that threaten to publicly expose those registered voters who do not vote in this year’s election, to refrain from sending threatening […]
The following is an update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Election Day is almost here! Next Tuesday, November 5, marks a pivotal moment for the 2024 presidential election. Early voting has already begun, and as your elected officials, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this essential democratic right. Every vote counts, and every voter matters in making a […]
The following is an update from the desk of Councilman David Marks. In the upcoming general election, voters will be asked to support or turn down three changes to our charter, which provides the framework for governing Baltimore County. Question A would expand the Baltimore County Council by two seats, from seven to nine members, and stipulate that Councilmembers are […]