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PBS News Special: CBS Vice Presidential Debate Simulcast - October 1 at 9pm.
Simulcast of the CBS debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance, followed by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett.
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COMING UP
Simulcast of the CBS debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance, followed by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett.
PBS NEWS
Simulcast of the ABC debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, followed by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett.
State Circle
(D) Candidate for Congress for 2nd Congressional District
Direct connection
(R) Candidate for Congress for 2nd Congressional District
State Circle
(D) Candidate For Congress for 3rd Congressional District
State Circle
(D) Candidate For Congress for 6th Congressional District
Direct Connection
Maryland voters will decide Question 1 on the ballot this year - Question 1 Constitutional Amendment Declaration of Rights - Right to Reproductive Freedom.
State Circle
It may be the state's closest race for the House of Representatives, plus, ballots are now in the mail and a possible shift in the U.S. Senate race.
State Circle
Analysis of Maryland Democrats getting prime seats and primetime speaking slots at the Democratic National Convention.
Direct Connection
Reaction to President Biden dropping out of the race and the latest in the Middle East with Senator Chris Van Hollen, plus we'll explore ranked choice voting, is that a better way to vote in state elections?
Direct Connection
Analysis and Maryland's reaction to the latest developments in the race for the White House.
Special coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention August 19-22, in Chicago, Illinois, co-anchored by News Hour's Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett.
Special coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention held July 15-18, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, co-anchored by PBS News Hour's Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett.
MPT Presents
Six focus groups across America explore toxic polarization debating controversial topics.
FRONTLINE
Investigating the lives & characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency.
PBS News Hour
Judy Woodruff explores issues that divide Americans and values that bring them together.
DEADLOCK
Experts explore ethical dilemmas, promoting constructive dialogue about polarizing issues.
Firing Line
Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore voting systems across the United States.
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