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Ranked Choice Voting

Common Cause is fighting for fair elections that truly represent the will of the voters by advocating for ranked choice voting.

Traditional elections in the U.S. can make voters feel like their choices are limited. It might seem like there is a predetermined winner—typically the most well-connected or well-funded. Or, voters may feel like they are choosing the lesser of two evils in order to prevent a worst-case scenario.

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) can help. With RCV, voters rank candidates from favorite to least favorite. On Election Night, first-choice votes are counted to determine who voters like the best. If a candidate receives a majority of votes, they win. If no candidate receives a majority, the candidate with the fewest first-choice rankings is eliminated. If your favorite candidate is eliminated, your vote is instantly counted toward your next choice. This repeats until one candidate reaches a majority and wins.

Elections should represent voters’ choices fairly and accurately. Ranked Choice Voting amplifies the voice of the people.

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MD Public Campaign Financing

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MD Public Campaign Financing

In Maryland, we're working to reduce the influence of special interests. Citizen funded elections empower Marylanders to rebuild their democracy and open doors for diverse candidates to run for office
MD Internet Access

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MD Internet Access

Americans rely on the internet to access the information necessary to pursue education, gain employment, receive healthcare, and get civically engaged in our democratic process.

The open internet, or net neutrality, is the principle of online fairness. It enables everyone to share ideas, information and other content on the internet without throttling, censorship, or extra fees from big internet service providers.

Maryland Voting Rights Act (MDVRA)

Legislation

Maryland Voting Rights Act (MDVRA)

A state-level Voting Rights Act ensures that all voters are able to cast meaningful ballots and participate free and fairly in the state’s democratic process - particularly Black, Indigenous, and other voters of color who have historically been denied equal opportunity and access.

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