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High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

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High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

September 16, 2024

“Our 2024 Democracy Scorecard shows a surge of support in Congress for reforms that strengthen the right to vote, take back the Supreme Court, and break big money’s grip on our politics."

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Dera Silvestre

East Regional Communications Strategist
dsilvestre@commoncause.org
617-807-4032

Joanne Antoine

Executive Director
jantoine@commoncause.org
443-906-0442

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High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

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High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

“Our 2024 Democracy Scorecard shows a surge of support in Congress for reforms that strengthen the right to vote, take back the Supreme Court, and break big money’s grip on our politics."

September 16, 2024

PG County Voters Deserve an Accessible Special Election

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PG County Voters Deserve an Accessible Special Election

County Council must prioritize maximizing turnout

June 26, 2024

Democracy Groups Urge Vignarajah to Return Fair Election Funds

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Democracy Groups Urge Vignarajah to Return Fair Election Funds

Statement on Baltimore City mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah's endorsement of an opponent.

May 2, 2024

Public News Service 2024 Talks – April 18, 2024

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Public News Service 2024 Talks – April 18, 2024

Maryland lawmakers failed to improve voting access for formerly incarcerated voters this session.

April 19, 2024

Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Pass Voter Reg. for Returning Citizens

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Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Pass Voter Reg. for Returning Citizens

“Maryland had an opportunity to prioritize access to voter registration for those impacted by the criminal legal system, but let politics get in the way."

April 17, 2024

Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections

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Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections

Filling empty seats in the state legislature continues to preference party leaders over voters

April 16, 2024

Protecting Election Officials is Now Law in Maryland

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Protecting Election Officials is Now Law in Maryland

"Here in Maryland, we don’t just talk about the importance of democracy — we defend it, along with all the officials who help to make it possible."

April 10, 2024

Fate uncertain for ‘compromise’ bill for special elections to fill state legislative vacancies

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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.

March 14, 2024

Group whose chairman challenged 2020 presidential vote count sues Maryland elections board

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Group whose chairman challenged 2020 presidential vote count sues Maryland elections board

“We stand with the Board of Elections and election officials across the state, and we hope that this lawsuit is swiftly rejected by the court.”

March 12, 2024

A group plans to challenge election boards nationwide. Maryland’s is the first.

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A group plans to challenge election boards nationwide. Maryland’s is the first.

A reminder: Maryland’s elections are considered a national model.

March 12, 2024

Lawmakers debate bills to improve quality of life behind bars for MD inmates

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Lawmakers debate bills to improve quality of life behind bars for MD inmates

Lawmakers are debating how to help the prison population this session.

March 12, 2024

Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges, resigns

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Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges, resigns

March 12, 2024

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High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

Media Contacts

Dera Silvestre

Joanne Antoine

High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

PG County Voters Deserve an Accessible Special Election

Democracy Groups Urge Vignarajah to Return Fair Election Funds

Public News Service 2024 Talks – April 18, 2024

Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Pass Voter Reg. for Returning Citizens

Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections

Protecting Election Officials is Now Law in Maryland

Fate uncertain for ‘compromise’ bill for special elections to fill state legislative vacancies

Group whose chairman challenged 2020 presidential vote count sues Maryland elections board

A group plans to challenge election boards nationwide. Maryland’s is the first.

Lawmakers debate bills to improve quality of life behind bars for MD inmates

Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges, resigns

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High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

Media Contacts

Dera Silvestre

Joanne Antoine

High Scores for Maryland on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

PG County Voters Deserve an Accessible Special Election

Democracy Groups Urge Vignarajah to Return Fair Election Funds

Public News Service 2024 Talks – April 18, 2024

Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Pass Voter Reg. for Returning Citizens

Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections

Protecting Election Officials is Now Law in Maryland

Fate uncertain for ‘compromise’ bill for special elections to fill state legislative vacancies

Group whose chairman challenged 2020 presidential vote count sues Maryland elections board

A group plans to challenge election boards nationwide. Maryland’s is the first.

Lawmakers debate bills to improve quality of life behind bars for MD inmates

Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges, resigns

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