Democrat fended off challenge from Republican Hung Cao
Maryland's first Black governor to take office in January
Republican incumbent signed state's 'Don't Say Gay' law
Khalid Salman's interview with German reporter abruptly ended
Group grew dramatically under Amit Paley's tenure
First lady joined president, Wes Moore and Chris Van Hollen at rally
Democratic congresswoman facing challenge from Republican Hung Cao
Matthew Shepard memorial event, Fuchsia Ball among highlights
Virtual ceremony took place on Friday
Kaiser Family Foundation and TheGrio conducted survey
