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Author Wes Moore wins Democratic race for Maryland governor

Bestselling author Wes Moore has won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor

The Independent UK

Attorneys say Baltimore squeegee shooting was self-defense. How could Maryland’s ‘duty to retreat’ factor into case?

BALTIMORE — A squeegee worker’s defense attorneys called this month’s high-profile killing of a bat-wielding man an act of self-defense for a “14-year-old child paralyzed by fear.”

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 32

July 21, 2022

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 32

July 21, 2022

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113 statewide ballot measures certified for the ballot, including new firearms measure in Oregon

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Editorial: Maryland GOP goes down the right-wing rabbit hole

While the dust isn’t quite settled from Maryland’s primary election, at least one outcome is abundantly clear: Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland’s two-term Republican governor and an aspiring presidential candidate who continues to poll exceptionally well in his home state, just got thoroughly repudiated by voters from his own party.

Tribune News Service

Cox wins GOP primary for Maryland governor

Dan Cox defeated Robin Ficker, Kelly Schulz, and Joe Werner in the Republican primary for Maryland governor on July 19, 2022. With 80% of results reported, Cox received 56% of the vote, followed by Schulz with 40%. Incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is term-limited and endorsed Schulz in the primary.…

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Trump-backed election denier wins Maryland GOP governor primary

Democrats hope nomination of Dan Cox, whom they describe as ‘too extreme’, will help them in Democratic-leaning state.

Al Jazeera

Democrats say they’re the most extreme Republicans to ever run for office. So, why are they helping them win?

Democrats are once again employing a controversial strategy to boost extremist Republican candidates in primary campaigns. Experts say they’re “playing with fire.”

The Independent UK

Maryland review – 25 minutes of female fury that speaks for us all

Lucy Kirkwood’s rage-filled, agonisingly truthful drama about two women attacked by the same man – and the woeful police response – perfectly captures generations of anger and pain

The Guardian - UK

Maryland review: An angry, galvanising call to action on women’s safety

Short and sharp, Lucy Kirkwood’s play-turned-film is one that everyone should watch

The Independent UK

Gun Owners Who Are Disqualified Under State Law Can Now Be Charged With 'Trafficking in Firearms'

That new crime, which is punishable by up to 15 years in federal prison, includes receipt of firearms by "prohibited persons."

Reason

Maryland Gov. Hogan won’t support Republican nominee Cox to replace him

BALTIMORE — Gov. Larry Hogan will not support Del. Dan Cox as the Republican nominee for governor following the major primary election upset declaring him the winner, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Why Do Democrats Keep Backing the Trumpiest Candidate?

In Maryland, the Democratic Governors Association spent more seven figures boosting the same candidate favored by former President Trump.

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AIPAC-backed candidate wins in closely watched US Democratic race

Amid heavy pro-Israel spending, former congresswoman Donna Edwards loses bid to return to Congress in Maryland primary.

Salon

GOP candidate arrested for false report

Ryan Dark White was one of 10 Republicans who sought to unseat Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat

Salon

Maryland GOP nominates "QAnon whackjob"

Maryland GOP picks election conspiracist Dan Cox and neo-Confederate activist Michael Peroutka for top jobs

Evening Standard

Maryland on BBC Two review: Lucy Kirkwood’s film about sexual violence is horribly, depressingly necessary

The playwright has adapted her ‘howl’ of rage, written after the murder of Sabina Nessa, for the screen

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What you need to know about Maryland GOP gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox

BALTIMORE — Maryland’s Republican Party just got turned on its head.

The Independent UK

Trump-backed far-right candidate Dan Cox wins Maryland Republican primary

Cox is the third ultra conservative state legislator backed by the former president to win Republican nominations for governor

The Independent UK

Maryland writer Lucy Kirkwood: ‘The normalisation of violence against women is generationally handed down’

The Olivier award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s short play ‘Maryland’, written in response to the murders of several women, has been made into a BBC film. She talks to Jessie Thompson about the gendered compromises women make to be safe, pseudonyms, and being in her ‘f*** it’ era

Roll Call

Edwards comeback denied, Parrott to face Trone in Maryland - Roll Call

Glenn Ivey beat ex-Rep. Donna Edwards in 4th District Democratic primary. In the 6th, the GOP picked Neil Parrott to face Rep. David Trone.

Tribune News Service

Dan Cox wins Republican nomination for Maryland governor, Democratic race too close to call

BALTIMORE — Del. Dan Cox defeated former state Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz to win the Republican nomination for governor in a competitive race that pit two sides of the GOP against each other.

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Democratic, Republican races for Maryland governor too close to call as 2 candidates exit primary

BALTIMORE — Both the Democratic and Republican nominations for Maryland governor hung in the balance Tuesday evening as a prolonged, competitive and crowded primary campaign season ended without a clear front-runner on either side.

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As Maryland voters cast ballots in person, election judge shortages punctuate an unusual primary season

BALTIMORE — On an unusual and delayed primary Election Day, shortages of election judges meant many precincts were understaffed and delayed in opening across Maryland on Tuesday — but otherwise, everything from abortion to local schools to high taxes sent voters to ballot boxes as usual.

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