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Voting Rights Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Pass Pro-Voter Bills to Strengthen Economic Opportunity
Democracy reform key to tackling the affordability crisis
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Today’s special election in Maryland CD-7 tests state’s vote by mail system
Today, voters in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District decide who will fulfill the remainder of Congressman Elijah Cummings’ term of office.
Due to COVID-19, this election is being conducted primarily by mail. Ballots were mailed to voters, starting April 8. In 2018, less than 5% of votes were cast by mail; and about 2% of mailed ballots were rejected rather than counted. Maryland does not yet have a process for voters to “cure” or correct ballots that have been rejected for reasons such as missing signatures. The...
Due to COVID-19, this election is being conducted primarily by mail. Ballots were mailed to voters, starting April 8. In 2018, less than 5% of votes were cast by mail; and about 2% of mailed ballots were rejected rather than counted. Maryland does not yet have a process for voters to “cure” or correct ballots that have been rejected for reasons such as missing signatures. The...
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Common Cause, Free Press, PEN America urge Governor Hogan to support local journalism in Maryland
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The Maryland State Board of Elections Must Provide In-Person Voting Option for Seventh Congressional District Special Election
We recognize the gravity of the circumstances created by COVID-19, and fully appreciate the work Maryland State Board of Elections staff have undertaken in the past few weeks to protect the health of the public while providing safe access to voting. But the Boards failure to provide any in-person voting option in the Seventh Congressional District Special Election will compromise the health of our democracy.
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Common Cause Maryland Urges Local Boards of Election to make Adequate Number of Vote Centers Available for 2020 Primary Election
In order to effectively accommodate voters under this emergency expansion of absentee voting, we recommend Montgomery County, Baltimore City, Prince George's County, and Baltimore County to establish the max number of Vote Centers allowed for the Primary Election. Additionally, we urge these Boards to select four locations that are accessible to voters using public transportation.
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Additional Recommendations to the Maryland State Board of Elections, COVID-19
We submitted the following comments to the Maryland State Board of Elections in advance of their meeting on April 2, 2020.
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During COVID-19 State of Emergency, We Must Maintain Transparency and Public Access to Maryland’s Government Proceedings
As public officials adopt emergency measures to protect public health, Common Cause Maryland encourages the maximization of transparency and remote public participation, and also limiting government business to priority functions necessary under the current emergency conditions
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Common Cause, League of Women Voters, other organizations recommend next steps for Maryland elections amid COVID-19
Common Cause Maryland, the League of Women Voters of Maryland, Maryland PIRG and ACLU of Maryland today urged Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Board of Elections to implement changes before the delayed 2020 Presidential Primary and the 7th Congressional District special election.
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Common Cause, Maryland PIRG, other organizations urge General Assembly to recess
Common Cause Maryland, Maryland PIRG and dozens of other organizations today sent a letter to House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson, urging the General Assembly to recess rather than continue operating with only limited input from the public and advocacy organizations.
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Baltimore City Council Considers Bill to Fully Fund Fair Elections Program
Voters, City Council and Mayor have all supported the fair campaign finance program, now the City Council will vote on funding it.
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Legislators Consider bill to modernize Gubernatorial Small Donor Public Financing System
The bill would update the campaign finance system for Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller to be inline with local small donor public financing programs.
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Common Cause Maryland endorses Fair Maps Act
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Fundraising Expectations for Candidates Continue to Rise Across the State of Maryland