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Maryland Voting Rights Act: Key to Fair Redistricting in Baltimore County
Passing the Maryland Voting Rights Act is a key next step in the fight for fair districts in Baltimore County.
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Welcome to our 2025 Legislative Interns
Get to know our new 2025 Legislative Interns and learn more about their work over the course of the 90-day session
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Anti-Corruption & Accountability: Working For The People
Ballot Language Access & Accessible Elections
Campaign Finance
Ethics & Accountability
Government Transparency
Justice & Democracy
Money in Politics
Rights Restoration
Stopping An Article V Convention
Voting & Fair Representation: Protecting Your Voice
Voting Rights Restoration
Youth Voting
We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 Legislative Interns!
They will assist in our efforts to pass our top legislative priorities over the course of the 90-day session, with the goal of building a more equitable and inclusive democracy here in the state of Maryland. Read more and get to know them below:
Kennedy Lighty
Pronouns: She/Her
School: University of Maryland, College Park
Major: Government & Politics
Connect with me on Linked ln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennedy-lighty-a0293a20b/
Greetings, my name is Kennedy Lighty. I am a first-year Political Science Ph.D. student atending the University of Maryland, College Park. I have a focus in American Politics, Race & Ethnic Politics, and Health policy. I currently work with Common Cause Maryland as a legislative intern. I am excited to work with Common Cause this legislative session to help protect and solidify the rights of individuals throughout the great state of Maryland.
Asia Stanley
Pronouns: She/Her
School: Morgan State University
Major: Political Science
I am Asia Stanley, a junior political science major from Baltimore, Maryland . I’m currently a legislative intern with Common Cause Maryland, where I work on advocacy and policy initiatives. Passionate about politics and government, I’m dedicated to promoting civic engagement and legislative reform. In the coming years, I plan to attend law school to further my impact in the field.
Updates
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2025 Legislative Review
The Maryland General Assembly adjourned on Monday, April 7, ending the 447th legislative session. Learn about the progress made over the 90 days.
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5 Reasons to Pass the Maryland Voting Rights Act Now
We know state legislators have a lot on their plates this session but defending our freedom to vote — the foundation of our democracy —must be a top priority.