U.S. Rep. David Trone lost his bid to become the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks winning the primary election.
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Alsobrooks defeats Trone by decisive margin, wins Maryland Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Angela Alsobrooks has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, defeating Rep. David Trone by a margin of 10 to 1, and is now set to face former Maryland governor Larry Hogan in the general election.
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Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott wins 2024 Democratic primary race
Mayor Brandon M. Scott has been projected as the winner of the Baltimore City mayoral race, with 50.96% of the votes, while former Mayor Sheila Dixon received 41.29% and Businessman Bob Wallace received 3.15%.
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The Party of Lincoln Is Dead
Republicans celebrate the Confederacy and block civil rights legislation. Democrats delivered the first Black president, the first Black vice president, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, and the first Black party chairman in American history.
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume aims to tackle community concerns in Turner Station
Rep. Kweisi Mfume held a town hall meeting in the Turner Station community to address their concerns about flooding, food deserts, and pollution, and is committed to finding ways to improve their quality of life.
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What College Protests Say About America
Voters should remember Donald Trump and Republicans’ selective outrage exposes their hypocrisy about “law and order.”
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Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott picks up AFRO endorsement in 2024 election
The AFRO has endorsed Brandon Scott for reelection as Mayor of Baltimore City, citing his commitment to improving the lives of Baltimore residents, decrease in gun violence, and increase in funding and services to young people.
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Nick Mosby picks up AFRO endorsement for president of Baltimore City Council
Nick Mosby, President of the Baltimore City Council, is running for re-election and the AFRO endorses him for his community-oriented initiatives and integrity as a city leader.
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John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. endorsed by the AFRO in race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District
John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr., a 41-year-old veteran of politics, has been endorsed by the AFRO as the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District due to his leadership in the recovery efforts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, his experience in the House of Delegates, and his dedication to the community.
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Judges fight to retain seats in 2024 election cycle
Baltimore County Sitting Judges Michael Barranco, Patricia DeMaio, Marc A. DeSimone Jr. and James Rhodes are campaigning to retain their positions in the circuit court, with Maryland’s Primary Election Day on May 14 deciding their fate.
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The AFRO endorses Angela Alsobrooks for U.S Senate
Angela Alsobrooks, a life-long Prince George’s County resident, is running to be the Democratic nominee in the race for Maryland’s representative in the U.S. Senate, promising to fight against matters that are disproportionately affecting minority communities across the nation.
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Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump’s campaign has struggled to transition into the general election due to staffing issues, legal troubles, and the “Make America Great Again” movement’s disdain for identity politics, leaving the GOP with little organization to show for its ambitious plans to reach minority voters.
