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Common Cause Leads Fight to Restore Inspector Generals’ Access to Public Records
New bill protects transparency after Attorney General guidance hamstrings anti-corruption watchdogs
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Statewide Voting Rights Coalition Urges Patience as Ballots are Counted
The state-wide coalition Everyone Votes Maryland has been working tirelessly throughout the 2020 congressional 7th District Special Election, Primary, and now General Election to ensure that every Marylander knows their rights when it comes to voting and ensuring a fair and safe election process.
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Grassroots Groups Launch Campaign to Support Question A for the Baltimore County Citizens’ Election Fund
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ACLU, Common Cause Correct Inaccurate Info about Leadership of Voting Inside Movement
In the state of Maryland, individuals with felony convictions are eligible to vote once they are no longer incarcerated.
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MOM’s Organic Markets hosts National Voter Registration Day Events with Common Cause and League of Women Voters
To celebrate National Voter Registration Day – September 22, 2020 – MOM’s Organic Markets is hosting voter information tables at various locations, in partnership with Common Cause and the League of Women Voters. Voter registration forms will be available, as well as information about options for voting in the November 3rd election.
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Expand the Ballot Coalition Details Plans to Ensure Eligible Incarcerated Voters Can Exercise Their Right to Vote
A coalition of Maryland voting rights organizations today released a letter confirming details of a program to ensure eligible voters in corrections facilities are not denied their right to vote. Thousands of Marylanders are eligible to vote but are currently incarcerated.
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Common Cause Maryland Urges Gov. Hogan to Reconsider Plans for November Election
Public health and elections experts held a press conference on July 29, to urge Gov. Hogan to reconsider his plan for the November 3 general election.
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Common Cause Maryland Recommends Transparency, Participation Procedures if General Assembly Returns to Session
As the General Assembly is urged to return to session, Common Cause Maryland urges the Legislature to adopt specific procedures to ensure transparency, public confidence and public input.
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Gov. Hogan decides Nov. 3 election plan – Common Cause responds
At Common Cause, we are extremely disappointed that Gov. Hogan has disregarded the recommendations of local elections officials. The COVID-19 pandemic is not over and most likely won't be over in November.
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Gov. Hogan Urged to ‘focus on providing safe options’ for voting in Nov 3 Election
Unfortunately, instead of recommending a plan that would promote social distancing by sending every eligible voter a mail ballot, protecting early vote, and ensuring there are enough polling locations open to prevent long lines, the State Board's recommendations actually create more confusion, bureaucracy, and fewer options for voters.
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Governor urged to ‘immediately’ give SBE ‘clear direction’ for November elections
In the wake of the June 2nd primary elections, which saw long lines at polling places, Maryland voting rights organizations today urged Governor Larry Hogan to "immediately instruct" the State Board of Elections (SBE) regarding planning for November 3rd. The groups urged Gov. Hogan to direct the SBE "to mail every active voter a ballot and expand in-person and early voting options."
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Voting Rights Groups Urge Board of Elections to Take Mitigating Actions
Week-long Delay in Mailing Ballots Disadvantages Baltimore Voters
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Advocates Urge Governor Hogan to Prioritize Funding for Voter Education
On Tuesday, May 12th, voting rights advocates called on Governor Hogan to immediately increase efforts to inform voters of election changes ahead of June 2nd Primary Election. Read our letter.