Alsobrooks formally resigns as Prince George’s county executive

The departure of Alsobrooks, who is headed to the U.S. Senate, triggers a pair of special election to fill her vacant seat and, potentially, two more special elections for a vacant council seat.

By Katie Mettler and Jasmine HiltonDecember 2, 2024

Trash incinerator in Montgomery to continue despite pollution complaints

With residents producing about 1.5 million tons of waste every year, the Md. county says it needs its incinerator until, likely, 2031, while it develops more environmentally friendly solutions.

By Dana MunroNovember 29, 2024

A cop sued to mask misconduct allegations. A court error revealed some.

A Montgomery County police officer argues that revealing records of investigations into his conduct would be unconstitutional and violate his privacy.

By Steve ThompsonNovember 24, 2024

Maryland pays $58.5 million over stalled State Center project

The $58.5 million settlement would end a suit and countersuit between the state and the developer that has been going on since 2014.

By Katie ShepherdNovember 21, 2024

Bill to give D.C. control over RFK site passes key milestone in Senate

The full Senate now stands in the middle of the Washington Commanders’ stadium search, which has become a regional competition between D.C. and Maryland.

By Sam Fortier, Erin Cox and Meagan FlynnNovember 19, 2024

Yawning deficit looms as Maryland leaders weigh future cuts, tax hikes

Budget officials say that by 2030, there will be enough revenue to pay for just 84 percent of the state budget, forcing lawmakers to make hard spending choices.

By Katie ShepherdNovember 16, 2024

Ex-Pr. George’s council member to be jailed for stealing campaign funds

Franklin, who served on the council for nearly 14 years, pleaded guilty in August to participating in a felony theft scheme and committing perjury.

By Katie MettlerNovember 13, 2024

Democrat April McClain Delaney projected to win tight Maryland House race

The often-tense contest with Republican Neil Parrott in the 6th Congressional District revolved around issues affecting women and border security.

By Katie Shepherd and Dana MunroNovember 10, 2024

Maryland Gov. Moore sets tone to ‘find common ground’ with Trump

Maryland’s Democratic governor aggressively campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris, now he vows to work with President-elect Donald Trump.

By Erin CoxNovember 8, 2024

Montgomery County voters limit county executive to two consecutive terms

The approval keeps County Executive Marc Elrich from running for a third consecutive term, which he had planned to do.

By Katie ShepherdNovember 6, 2024

Alsobrooks has made history as Maryland’s new senator. Here’s what she promised.

Angela Alsobrooks will be Maryland’s first Black U.S. Senator. She pledges to help restore reproductive rights, push for gun laws and, if needed, end the filibuster.

By Katie ShepherdNovember 6, 2024

Alsobrooks faced a proven winner. Here’s how she defeated Larry Hogan.

The former Maryland governor faced insurmountable headwinds in race against Angela Alsobrooks, who will make history as Maryland’s first Black senator.

By Paul SchwartzmanNovember 6, 2024

Five takeaways from the 2024 election results across the D.C. region

From a history-making election in Maryland to record-breaking spending in House races, here are five things to know about the election results.

By Meagan FlynnNovember 6, 2024

Alsobrooks wins Maryland’s Senate seat, besting Hogan

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks beat Republican Larry Hogan in Maryland’s Senate race, keeping that seat blue as Republicans captured control of the chamber.

By Erin Cox and Katie ShepherdNovember 6, 2024

Contest to replace Rep. Trone in competitive House race too close to call

Republican Neil Parrott and Democrat April McClain Delaney went head to head in a bruising campaign to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District.

By Katie Shepherd and Dana MunroNovember 6, 2024

Ivey wins race for Prince George’s seat vacated by convicted ex-council member

The special election between council member Jolene Ivey (D) and Michael Riker (R) comes after ex-council member Mel Franklin pleaded guilty in a felony theft scheme.

By Dana Munro and Steve ThompsonNovember 5, 2024

Key races to watch across the D.C. region on Election Day

Here is an overview of some of the more noteworthy races in the DMV.

By Washington Post staffNovember 4, 2024

‘Voting Report Card’ mailers called ‘creepy,’ draw rebuke from AG in Maryland

Maryland’s attorney general describes them as a violation of state law and ordered the two nonprofit groups behind the letters to stop sending them.

By Steve ThompsonNovember 2, 2024

The place that made them is now a battleground for these Md. Senate rivals

As Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan make their closing pitches, their home county has become a key battleground where she derides his ties to a party that embraces Donald Trump and he says she will increase the partisan divide in Washington.

By Paul Schwartzman, Erin Cox and Katie ShepherdNovember 2, 2024

The fight for Maryland’s Senate seat, in the candidates’ own words

Maryland’s Senate race is the costliest in the state’s history. We asked Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan to explain their stance on several issues.

By Erin Cox, Hadley Green and Katie ShepherdOctober 30, 2024