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Rep. Edwards Doesn’t Support Redistricting Plan
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards said Tuesday she doesn’t support a redistricting plan in its current form because it doesn’t adequately represent minorities, and she said some of...
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Rep. Edwards Submits Alternative Redistricting Map
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards has submitted an alternative congressional redistricting map that she says addresses concerns about diluting minority voting strength. Edwards made her...
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Ivey Ends Bid To Unseat Rep. Edwards In Md.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former prosecutor Glenn Ivey is ending his Democratic primary challenge to Rep. Donna Edwards in Maryland’s 4th District. Ivey said in a statement Wednesday that he found it difficult...
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Maryland Congresswoman To Plunge Into Potomac
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Maryland congresswoman Donna Edwards plans to plunge into the chilly waters of the Potomac River to urge the U.S. Congress to take action to deal with climate change. Edwards...
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Rep. Edwards To Hold Open House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards will host an open house. The event is being held Thursday to commemorate the swearing-in of the 113th Congress. The open house will take place in the...
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Maryland Rep. To Donate Portion Of Pay To Charity
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards says her staff has taken a 2 percent pay cut to avoid anyone being furloughed as a result of government-wide spending cuts, and she’ll donate an equivalent...
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Congresswoman Wants Raise For Tipped Workers Too
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards hopes Maryland’s bill to raise the minimum wage will help inspire a similar increase on the federal level, but she the version that the state House passed...
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Md. Lawmakers Oppose Sonic Cannon Oil Exploration
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Eight of Maryland’s 10-member congressional delegation are urging President Barack Obama to reconsider siding with a proposal to allow the use of seismic air guns to explore for...
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Sen. Cardin To Talk About Small Business Challenges
GAMBRILLS, Md. (AP) — Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Donna Edwards are hosting a discussion on the challenges and opportunities that face Maryland small businesses. The event is scheduled for Wednesday in...
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AP Source: Edwards To Seek Maryland Senate Seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic congressional aide says Rep. Donna Edwards has informed House leadership that she plans to run for the Maryland Senate seat left open by longtime Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s...
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Glenn Ivey Announces Run For Congress
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey has announced he will run for Congress. Ivey, a Democrat, said Wednesday on his campaign website that he will run in the...
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Former Md. Lt. Gov. Brown Running For Congress
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland’s former lieutenant governor will soon be back in the political spotlight. Anthony Brown is running for Congress. He says he plans to run for the seat currently held by...
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Md. Senate Rivals To Attend Labor Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two rivals for an open Senate seat in Maryland are taking some time to schmooze with union leaders. Democratic Reps. Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards are scheduled to attend an...
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Rep. Donna Edwards Endorsed By 7 Local Officials
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (AP) — Rep. Donna Edwards has been endorsed by seven members of the Prince George’s County Council in her bid to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski. The endorsements were...
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Ivey Raises More Than $275K In Latest Fundraising Report
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Former Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey is reporting he has raised more than $275,000 in the second quarter in his congressional bid. Ivey announced Monday he...
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Pena-Melnyk Reports Raising $210K For Congressional Bid
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk is reporting she has raised $210,000 since filing to run for Congress. She announced Monday evening she will be reporting the amount to the Federal...
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Candidates Racking Up Support In Campaigns To Replace Sen. Mikulski
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Marylanders will put a new face in the U.S. Senate in the 2016 election year. Barbara Mikulski’s pending retirement means a race with no incumbent. Pat Warren reports, so far,...
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Rep. Edwards To Attend Event On Healthy Meals In Schools
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — Rep. Donna Edwards is scheduled to attend an event that will highlight an initiative aimed at improving the ability of schools to provide healthy meals to school children....
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Poll: Md. Senate Primary Tight For Edwards, Van Hollen
BALTIMORE (WJZ)–Dead heat. With just two months to the April primary the race to replace retiring Senator Barbara Mikulski is too close to call. Political reporter Pat Warren has new poll results that...
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Maryland Faces Possible Lack of Female Lawmakers in Congress
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has been among leading states in electing women to political offices for decades, but the state could have its first all-male congressional delegation in more than 40...
View ArticleFormer Rep. Donna Edwards Says She Has MS, Makes Plea For Health Care Reforms
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In an OpEd featured in the Washington Post, former Congresswoman Donna Edwards, who ran to fill Senator Barbara Mikulski’s seat in 2015, says she has been diagnosed with Multiple...
View ArticleEx-Maryland Rep. Edwards Running For County Executive
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland Congresswoman Donna Edwards has announced she’s running for Prince George’s county executive. Edwards joins the list of candidates hoping to succeed incumbent...
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