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Redistricting Commission: Show Us the Maps

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Redistricting Commission: Show Us the Maps

Today, Common Cause Maryland demanded the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission release any new congressional maps before holding further hearings, arguing voters deserve transparency before being asked to support changes to their districts.

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Joanne Antoine

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Redistricting Commission: Show Us the Maps

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Redistricting Commission: Show Us the Maps

Today, Common Cause Maryland demanded the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission release any new congressional maps before holding further hearings, arguing voters deserve transparency before being asked to support changes to their districts.

Maryland Maps Must Protect Fair Representation and Meet Common Cause Fairness Criteria

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Maryland Maps Must Protect Fair Representation and Meet Common Cause Fairness Criteria

Common Cause, the nation’s premier redistricting reform leader, is urging Gov. Wes Moore and Maryland state lawmakers to ensure that any mid-decade redistricting meets the organization’s six fairness criteria after the governor announced this week he is launching a Redistricting Advisory Commission.

Major Victory: Greenbelt Voters Approve Ranked Choice Voting

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Major Victory: Greenbelt Voters Approve Ranked Choice Voting

In a major win for fair representation, Greenbelt residents voted to adopt ranked choice voting for all city council elections. Greenbelt joins more than 50 jurisdictions nationwide that use ranked choice voting in public elections.

Advocates Win Major Inspector General Reform in Baltimore County

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Advocates Win Major Inspector General Reform in Baltimore County

After calls from Common Cause Maryland and other good government groups, the Baltimore County Council approved a charter amendment yesterday to reform how the county’s Inspector General is appointed.

Balto. Co. won’t keep current IG Walker Klausmeier picks ex-federal auditor over Madigan for inspector general

Balto. Co. won’t keep current IG Walker Klausmeier picks ex-federal auditor over Madigan for inspector general

"Baltimore County residents deserve a truly independent watchdog, and this chaotic nomination process cannot be the norm. We need structural reform now to reaffirm the independence of the Inspector General, and we need the County Council to uphold constituents' desire to keep Madigan in the role," said Joanne Antoine, Executive Director, Common Cause Maryland.

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