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Voting & Elections 07.6.2022

Early Voting in Maryland’s Primary Elections Starts Tomorrow

Nonpartisan Election Protection assistance is available for voters at 866-OUR-VOTE. If you’re eligible to participate in this primary, please make sure you vote.

Voting & Elections 05.30.2022

Maryland Governor Vetoes Elections Bills

In one of his last actions on legislation, Hogan has vetoed bills to make what he described as “positive changes to State election law.” The measures would have allowed elections clerks to pre-process mail-in ballots, so they can count the votes and announce results more quickly; created a statutory process allowing voters the opportunity to “cure” mistakes on their mail-in ballots, rather than having the ballots rejected; and provided for precinct-level reporting of early voting, mail-in voting and provisional ballots.

Voting & Elections 03.16.2022

Pending Legislation Could Smooth Change to New Primary Date

The Maryland General Assembly is considering legislation that would ensure State and local Boards of Elections are able to navigate changes being made to the primary election due to redistricting.

More than 100 Maryland Organizations Call on the Senate to Maintain Virtual Access

On Monday February 14th, the Maryland Senate will end the public’s ability to provide remote virtual testimony during committee hearings. 

Money & Influence 02.8.2022

County Councils Act on Citizens Elections Programs: Howard County Council approves fix; Anne Arundel County Council falls short, does not send ballot question to voters

Fair Elections Maryland applauds Howard County Council for fixing their local public financing program - Coalition disappointed as Anne Arundel County Council falls short on approving charter amendment on public financing.

Money & Influence 02.7.2022

TONIGHT – Citizens Election Programs on the Agenda for Councils’ Action

The Howard County Council will vote on emergency legislation clarifying who is eligible for funds; and the Anne Arundel County Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment requiring a system of public campaign financing.

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