One year to go.
Now that the 2017 elections are also behind us, the 2018 election can begin in earnest.
And what a cycle it’s going to be in Maryland!
Every few years, political professionals postulate that it’s going to be the most consequential election in recent history. This time, they might actually be right.
At the very least, there’s an unprecedented amount of uncertainty in many of the marquee races around the state. All too often, the results seem preordained – or at the very least, party leaders weigh in early to try to skew the outcome.
So far that hasn’t happened – and it may not.