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Welcome to our 2025 Legislative Interns
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Ballot Language Access & Accessible Elections
Every voter has the right to cast a ballot independently and privately. We're working with local election officials to make that a reality.
Building a participatory democracy means including everyone—and that is especially important at the ballot box. Common Cause supports strong, accessible elections reforms, including language access requirements so that voters are presented with ballots in the language they speak at home. Plus, we are enacting safeguards at polling places to ensure that voters with disabilities can fully participate in our elections.
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Recap: How Three States are Protecting Voting Rights
Florida, Colorado, Maryland are on verge of passing historic state VRA’s
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Hearing Makes Case for Expanding Language Access on the Ballot
Annapolis, MD – HB983, the language access component of the Maryland Voting Rights Act legislative package, was heard in the House of Delegates Ways & Means Committee today. This legislation would expand language access for Maryland voters, ensuring that voters with limited English proficiency have access to the ballot box.
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“In Good Hands:” Common Cause Maryland Congratulates New State Board of Elections Administrator
“We look forward to continuing to work with DeMarinis in this new capacity to ensure that our elections are safe and equitable. We’re in good hands.”