Scores of Democratic candidates were endorsed Thursday by Gov. Wes Moore (D), but more notable than the endorsements were the handful of incumbent Democrats who did not make the governor's list, including Senate President Bill Ferguson.

Del. Brian Crosby (D-St. Mary's) bows out, Charles County Commission President Reuben Collins II steps up, a Muslim Caucus is now official and Del. LaToya Nkongolo (R-Anne Arundel) muses on Lincoln's birthday, in political notes.