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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
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443-906-0442

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Maryland Board Of Elections Member Arrested For Alleged Jan. 6 Crimes

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Maryland Board Of Elections Member Arrested For Alleged Jan. 6 Crimes

March 12, 2024

Maryland elections board member resigns after being charged with taking part in Capitol riot

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Maryland elections board member resigns after being charged with taking part in Capitol riot

March 12, 2024

Shadowy Outside Groups Attempt to Sow Doubt in Maryland Elections

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Shadowy Outside Groups Attempt to Sow Doubt in Maryland Elections

"One of these groups was incorporated in Missouri. The other was founded by a lawyer in South Carolina. That should tell you all you need to know about their concerns for elections in Maryland."

March 8, 2024

TODAY: Advocates testify in support of prison voting access bills

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TODAY: Advocates testify in support of prison voting access bills

Testimony on HB 1022, a bill that would expand political rights to Marylanders that are serving or have served time in jails and prisons.

March 7, 2024

Federal officials charge member of Md. Bd. of Elections with Jan. 6 crimes

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Federal officials charge member of Md. Bd. of Elections with Jan. 6 crimes

February 2, 2024

Md. Bd. of Elections member resigns after being charged with Jan. 6 crimes

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Md. Bd. of Elections member resigns after being charged with Jan. 6 crimes

“It is sickening to think that Ayala was making decisions about our elections after allegedly participating in the attempted insurrection,” said Morgan Drayton, policy and engagement manager at Common Cause Maryland.

February 2, 2024

Advocates renew press to change how legislative vacancies are filled

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Advocates renew press to change how legislative vacancies are filled

Maryland Public Interest Group and Common Cause Maryland are advocating for a change to how legislative vacancies are filled.

January 31, 2024

Former Maryland state elections board member arrested on Jan. 6 insurrection crimes

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Former Maryland state elections board member arrested on Jan. 6 insurrection crimes

"It is concerning that he was allowed to be a part of the Board, but we are grateful that he will be held accountable for his crimes, even if it is three years later."

January 16, 2024

Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

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Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

January 12, 2024

Statement from Common Cause Maryland on Bd. of Elections Member Charged with Jan. 6 Crimes

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Statement from Common Cause Maryland on Bd. of Elections Member Charged with Jan. 6 Crimes

January 11, 2024

Julian Jones withdraws amendments that would weaken the county inspector genera

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Julian Jones withdraws amendments that would weaken the county inspector genera

The Baltimore County Council unanimously passes two bills to solidify the powers of the inspector general after Jones backs off

January 2, 2024

‘Sustained, egregious, and damaging to your reputation’: Baltimore County officials, residents criticize council chair for inspector general amendments

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‘Sustained, egregious, and damaging to your reputation’: Baltimore County officials, residents criticize council chair for inspector general amendments

Executive director Joanne Antoine speaks out against recent efforts to curtail the investigative powers of the Inspector General.

December 14, 2023

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

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Maryland Board Of Elections Member Arrested For Alleged Jan. 6 Crimes

Maryland elections board member resigns after being charged with taking part in Capitol riot

Shadowy Outside Groups Attempt to Sow Doubt in Maryland Elections

TODAY: Advocates testify in support of prison voting access bills

Federal officials charge member of Md. Bd. of Elections with Jan. 6 crimes

Md. Bd. of Elections member resigns after being charged with Jan. 6 crimes

Advocates renew press to change how legislative vacancies are filled

Former Maryland state elections board member arrested on Jan. 6 insurrection crimes

Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Statement from Common Cause Maryland on Bd. of Elections Member Charged with Jan. 6 Crimes

Julian Jones withdraws amendments that would weaken the county inspector genera

‘Sustained, egregious, and damaging to your reputation’: Baltimore County officials, residents criticize council chair for inspector general amendments

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

Media Contacts

Dera Silvestre

Joanne Antoine

Maryland Board Of Elections Member Arrested For Alleged Jan. 6 Crimes

Maryland elections board member resigns after being charged with taking part in Capitol riot

Shadowy Outside Groups Attempt to Sow Doubt in Maryland Elections

TODAY: Advocates testify in support of prison voting access bills

Federal officials charge member of Md. Bd. of Elections with Jan. 6 crimes

Md. Bd. of Elections member resigns after being charged with Jan. 6 crimes

Advocates renew press to change how legislative vacancies are filled

Former Maryland state elections board member arrested on Jan. 6 insurrection crimes

Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Statement from Common Cause Maryland on Bd. of Elections Member Charged with Jan. 6 Crimes

Julian Jones withdraws amendments that would weaken the county inspector genera

‘Sustained, egregious, and damaging to your reputation’: Baltimore County officials, residents criticize council chair for inspector general amendments

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