This article first appeared here on the Baltimore Sun’s website.
Over the next year, each of the top statewide offices in Maryland will feature new faces, a rare occurrence in state history that may offer an opportunity for fresh ideas to take root — or not, depending on who wins.
When voters go to the polls this time next year, there will be no incumbents on the ballot for governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller or attorney general. And the state treasurer, who is appointed by lawmakers, is retiring with her replacement to be named next month.
Over the next year, each of the top statewide offices in Maryland will feature new faces, a rare occurrence in state history that may offer an opportunity for fresh ideas to take root — or not, depending on who wins.
When voters go to the polls this time next year, there will be no incumbents on the ballot for governor, lieutenant governor, comptroller or attorney general. And the state treasurer, who is appointed by lawmakers, is retiring with her replacement to be named next month.
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