Maryland election officials are pushing back as the DOJ seeks voting records, with state election officials asking a judge to block access to sensitive voter records. Early voting is underway, and Maryland Matters reported hot weather and hotter opinions on the first day of in-person early voting. Meanwhile, legislative candidates of both parties are targeting data centers, with residents also fearing Frederick County will become the new "data center alley." In Baltimore County’s District 6, Senate candidates Salling and Eisenhart are battling in court.