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Money & Influence 05.2.2024

Democracy Groups Urge Vignarajah to Return Fair Election Funds

Statement on Baltimore City mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah's endorsement of an opponent.

Voting & Elections 03.14.2024

Fate uncertain for ‘compromise’ bill for special elections to fill state legislative vacancies

Joanne Antoine weighs in on efforts to change the process for filling legislative vacancies in Maryland.

Ethics 02.2.2024

Federal officials charge member of Md. Bd. of Elections with Jan. 6 crimes

Ethics 02.2.2024

Md. Bd. of Elections member resigns after being charged with Jan. 6 crimes

“It is sickening to think that Ayala was making decisions about our elections after allegedly participating in the attempted insurrection,” said Morgan Drayton, policy and engagement manager at Common Cause Maryland.

Voting & Elections 11.27.2023

A renewed push to change how vacancies are filled in Md. legislature

“The General Assembly can’t continue to allow a handful of individuals to speak on behalf of thousands of voters."

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