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City Council President Nick Mosby files for re-election one day before deadline | #citycouncil

BALTIMORE — Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby is officially in the running for a second term. Mosby filed for re-election just one day before the deadline, joining Councilman Zeke Cohen and Shannon Sneed on the ballot. In March 2023, Mosby made it clear that he would seek re-election despite The Board of Ethics finding […]

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Mayor

Thiru Vignarajah looking at running for Mayor of Baltimore

Thiru Vignarajah, a former prosecutor and deputy Attorney General, is exploring the idea of running for office again. According to a statement Friday, he’s looking at running for Mayor against incumbent Brandon Scott, former Mayor Sheila Dixon and several others in the Democratic primary in May. “Residents need a real alternative, a true leader who, […]

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Mayor

Greensboro shooting at Electric Tequila, Mayor Vaughan speaks out

Greensboro’s mayor, Nancy Vaughan, is calling for establishments to take more responsibility after a nightclub shooting. TOP STORIES2 Hospitalized in Greensboro shooting, SundayTwo arrested after Winston-Salem pursuitLatest on fire in Henderson County, North Carolina Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here Vaughan told WXII she was riding along with Greensboro police on […]

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Alabama

State legislators react after US Supreme Court redistricting case | #elections | #alabama

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the theory backed by North Carolina Republicans that state courts shouldn’t have any authority over state lawmakers when it comes to federal elections — particularly when it comes to redistricting.Related: US Supreme Court rules in North Carolina’s redistricting caseThe Harper in Moore vs. Harper is Becky Harper, a member […]

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