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Common Cause, League of Women Voters, PIRG, ACLU Applaud Ruling Upholding Timely Election Results from Maryland State Board of Elections
"We know Marylanders across all political parties are united in support of the State Board of Elections’ decisive action to ensure the November election produces timely results.”
Hogan Urged to Authorize Pre-processing of Mail Ballots, SBE encouraged to consider legal action
Common Cause Maryland today urged outgoing Governor Larry Hogan to issue an Executive Order implementing his support for pre-processing of mail ballots.
ACLU of Maryland and Common Cause Maryland Send Letter to State Board of Elections
The groups outlined significant problems that happened during the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary, and proposed changes that would prevent the issues from recurring in this fall’s General Election.
Maryland Election Results May Take Several Days, Even Weeks
Elections officials must wait until the day after polls close before they can start opening mail ballot envelopes and checking that voters have signed their oaths. Governor Larry Hogan vetoed a bill that would have allowed elections officials to begin pre-processing mail ballots before the polls close.
Early Voting in Maryland’s Primary Elections Ends TOMORROW/Thursday
Nonpartisan Election Protection assistance is available for voters. “Our government ‘by the people’ is stronger and more representative when more people vote.”
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.
