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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.

Voting & Elections 01.31.2024

Advocates renew press to change how legislative vacancies are filled

Maryland Public Interest Group and Common Cause Maryland are advocating for a change to how legislative vacancies are filled.

Voting & Elections 12.5.2023

Editorial: Finding a better way to fill Maryland’s state legislative vacancies

The Baltimore Sun's editorial staff writes in support of Common Cause Maryland's calls to reform the General Assembly's process for filling legislative vacancies.

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."

Voting & Elections 10.26.2023

Baltimore Banner political notes: Filling GA vacancies; Senate leadership changes; PAC fined

A new poll shows that Marylanders would prefer special elections instead, potentially boosting a long-running but unsuccessful effort to change the vacancy process.

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