Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is crossing party lines to speak out against the redistricting plan up for referendum next month, saying it has embarrassed the state.

A Gallaudet University diversity officer who was placed on leave after signing a petition concerning Maryland's gay marriage referendum speaks today in Annapolis.

Maryland residents have the opportunity for online voter registration for the first time — but they still have to abide by the state deadline of registering by Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. 

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker (D) joins us in the studio.

More jurisdictions are turning to gambling to plug budget holes, but some say the economic benefits are exaggerated.

Will dry Damascus be dry no more? That question will be decided by voters in November when residents of the town vote on a referendum on alcohol sales.

Solidly Democrat, Maryland doesn't have the sway of swing states in an election year. As reporter Matt Bush explains, however, Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen was Vice President Biden's go-to debate prep partner.

Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (D) hangs out with the Politics Hour crew in the studio.

Montgomery County residents will vote on several county-specific ballot questions in November, including one that would change the way the police chief negotiates with the police union. 

Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards (D) has been splitting time between her own campaign in Maryland and a role with the national campaign committee helping out other candidates in races around the country.