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Tag: Ed Hale

Maryland Is Bleeding Money. Voters Have a Choice.

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews — Maryland on the Map Mail-in ballots are already in circulation. The Republican primary...

Michael Phillips
May 15, 2026

The Governor Who Can’t Afford to Be Honest

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Brandon Scott endorsed Bill Ferguson this week. That's not surprising — the two have...

Michael Phillips
May 9, 2026

Moore Kicks Off. The GOP Is Still a No-Show.

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Governor Wes Moore launched the active phase of his reelection campaign today in Baltimore...

Michael Phillips
May 3, 2026

Eight Weeks, Three Candidates, One Question: Who Can Actually Challenge Wes Moore?

The Maryland Republican primary for governor is June 23. Hale, Cox, and Myrick are competing for the nomination — but in...

Michael Phillips
April 28, 2026

Moore, Ferguson, and Peña-Melnyk Unveil “Utility RELIEF Act” as Energy Costs Become Political Flashpoint in Maryland

By MDBayNews Staff With electricity costs rising across Maryland, Governor Wes Moore and Democratic legislative leaders...

Staff Writer
March 13, 2026

Maryland GOP Primary Snapshot: Cox Goes Global, Hale Talks Water, Myrick Hits the Trail

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews As Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial primary continues to take shape, Saturday offered...

Michael Phillips
March 1, 2026

Is Ed Hale Already Sidestepping the GOP Primary Debate?

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial primary hasn’t reached full throttle yet — but...

Michael Phillips
February 28, 2026

Hale Taps Tyrone Keys as Running Mate in Maryland Governor’s Race

By MDBayNews Staff Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale has officially named Tyrone Keys as his running mate in the...

Michael Phillips
February 19, 2026

Maryland Governor’s Race Grows More Crowded as Bouchat Bows Out — Filing Questions Remain

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews With just days remaining in the current filing window, Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial race...

Michael Phillips
February 19, 2026

Ed Hale Sharpens His Contrast With Moore on Energy, Power Bills, and Accountability

By MDBayNews Staff Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale Sr. is escalating his messaging against Governor Wes Moore,...

Staff Writer
February 18, 2026

FEC Filings Show Ed Hale Donated to Johnny O Despite Longtime GOP Claims

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Editor’s Note: This article was updated to include a response from Ed Hale. BBaltimore...

Michael Phillips
November 22, 2025

Did Ed Hale Just Save—or Doom—His Gubernatorial Campaign by Switching Parties?

Maryland businessman Ed Hale made headlines this summer when he announced that he would abandon his lifelong Democratic...

Michael Phillips
August 21, 2025

As Wes Moore Stumbles, Could These Dark Horses Shake Up Maryland’s 2026 Governor’s Race?

By Michael Phillips Governor Wes Moore may still be the Democrats’ golden boy on MSNBC, but back home in Maryland, the...

Michael Phillips
June 3, 2025

Moore Trouble Ahead? Fiscal Woes and Business Exodus Ignite 2026 Governor’s Race

As Maryland approaches the 2026 gubernatorial election, the political landscape is already heating up. Incumbent Democratic...

Michael Phillips
May 2, 2025

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