“We look forward to continuing to work with DeMarinis in this new capacity to ensure that our elections are safe and equitable. We’re in good hands.”

Members of the Fair Elections Maryland Coalition, applaud the Anne Arundel County Council for passing a small donor Public Campaign Financing Fund.

A growing number of states are passing VRAs to defend freedom to vote and eliminate discrimination in voting.

"Virtual court access ensures that the public has safe, meaningful, affordable opportunities to observe our legal system at work,” said Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland.

"Today, let’s take a moment to applaud these leaders and to celebrate this monumental moment. And tomorrow, let’s get to work."