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Watchdog Group Demands Transparency as Redistricting Commission Advances Without Public Maps

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Watchdog Group Demands Transparency as Redistricting Commission Advances Without Public Maps

December 18, 2025

Common Cause Maryland is calling out a glaring lack of transparency from the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, which decided to move forward with mid-decade redistricting today despite failing to release any proposed maps to the public.

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Maya Majikas

Communications Strategist
mmajikas@commoncause.org

Joanne Antoine

Executive Director
jantoine@commoncause.org
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PG CTV News: October 10, 2023

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PG CTV News: October 10, 2023

Prince George's Community Television segment on Common Cause Maryland and Maryland PIRG's renewed call for legislative action to require special elections to fill vacancies in the legislature.

October 11, 2023

The Daily Record: Organizations call for special elections to fill Maryland General Assembly openings

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The Daily Record: Organizations call for special elections to fill Maryland General Assembly openings

“Letting another session pass with no action continues to diminish the voice of the voters.”

October 11, 2023

Maryland Matters: Political Notes: Strong public support for special elections to fill vacancies, U.S. Senate campaign updates, siblings disavow RFK Jr.’s politics

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Maryland Matters: Political Notes: Strong public support for special elections to fill vacancies, U.S. Senate campaign updates, siblings disavow RFK Jr.’s politics

"The General Assembly can’t continue to allow a handful of individuals to speak on behalf of thousands of voters."

October 11, 2023

50 State Report: Maryland Earns C for Redistricting from Common Cause

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50 State Report: Maryland Earns C for Redistricting from Common Cause

"We look forward to educating the public, and working in coalition to tame the gerrymander before our next redistricting cycle."

October 11, 2023

New Poll: 85% of Marylanders Favor Special Elections to Elect Representatives

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New Poll: 85% of Marylanders Favor Special Elections to Elect Representatives

Common Cause Maryland and Maryland PIRG renew call on General Assembly to establish special elections for legislative vacancies.

October 10, 2023

“In Good Hands:” Common Cause Maryland Congratulates New State Board of Elections Administrator

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“In Good Hands:” Common Cause Maryland Congratulates New State Board of Elections Administrator

“We look forward to continuing to work with DeMarinis in this new capacity to ensure that our elections are safe and equitable. We’re in good hands.”

September 1, 2023

Who paid lobbyists a total of $48.8 million to influence Maryland lawmaking, and what did they get?

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Who paid lobbyists a total of $48.8 million to influence Maryland lawmaking, and what did they get?

“I’m shocked every time I see how much money is being spent."

July 27, 2023

Anne Arundel County Council Votes to Create Public Campaign Financing Fund

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Anne Arundel County Council Votes to Create Public Campaign Financing Fund

Members of the Fair Elections Maryland Coalition, applaud the Anne Arundel County Council for passing a small donor Public Campaign Financing Fund.

June 6, 2023

MoCo360: One committee has placed 35% of Montgomery County’s General Assembly delegation in current seats

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MoCo360: One committee has placed 35% of Montgomery County’s General Assembly delegation in current seats

Joanne Antoine, executive director of Common Cause Maryland, discusses the lack of transparency at the Montgomery County’s Democratic Central Committee.

March 14, 2023

Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections

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Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections

Morgan Drayton of Common Cause Maryland talks with the Associated Press about state-level Voting Rights Acts.

March 3, 2023

Opinion: ‘Moore v. Harper’ Supreme Court case could weaken Maryland’s election rules

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Opinion: ‘Moore v. Harper’ Supreme Court case could weaken Maryland’s election rules

"We refuse to walk back access to the ballot box."

February 27, 2023

Opinion: Lowering the voting age helps increase engagement

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Opinion: Lowering the voting age helps increase engagement

"The proposal to lower the voting age to 16 in Rockville could change our democracy and the lives of young people in Maryland."

February 16, 2023

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Watchdog Group Demands Transparency as Redistricting Commission Advances Without Public Maps

Media Contacts

Maya Majikas

Joanne Antoine

PG CTV News: October 10, 2023

The Daily Record: Organizations call for special elections to fill Maryland General Assembly openings

Maryland Matters: Political Notes: Strong public support for special elections to fill vacancies, U.S. Senate campaign updates, siblings disavow RFK Jr.’s politics

50 State Report: Maryland Earns C for Redistricting from Common Cause

New Poll: 85% of Marylanders Favor Special Elections to Elect Representatives

“In Good Hands:” Common Cause Maryland Congratulates New State Board of Elections Administrator

Who paid lobbyists a total of $48.8 million to influence Maryland lawmaking, and what did they get?

Anne Arundel County Council Votes to Create Public Campaign Financing Fund

MoCo360: One committee has placed 35% of Montgomery County’s General Assembly delegation in current seats

Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections

Opinion: ‘Moore v. Harper’ Supreme Court case could weaken Maryland’s election rules

Opinion: Lowering the voting age helps increase engagement

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