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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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During COVID-19 State of Emergency, We Must Maintain Transparency and Public Access to Maryland’s Government Proceedings

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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

Common Cause, League of Women Voters, other organizations recommend next steps for Maryland elections amid COVID-19

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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.

Common Cause, Maryland PIRG, other organizations urge General Assembly to recess

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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.

Maryland attorney general appeals judges’ order to redraw Congressional districts, seeks Supreme Court ruling

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Maryland attorney general appeals judges’ order to redraw Congressional districts, seeks Supreme Court ruling


Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Thursday that he is appealing a federal ruling that threw out the state’s congressional map for the 6th District after determining that Democratic officials unconstitutionally drew the boundary to diminish Republican influence.

Maryland Voters Pass Election Day Voter Registration

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Maryland Voters Pass Election Day Voter Registration

Marylanders voted for a commonsense, pro-democracy reform. They voted for a ballot initiative that gives eligible voters the right to register, update their registration, and vote on every Election Day in the future.

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