Press Release
Trump’s Voter Suppression Order Unwelcome in Maryland
General Assembly must respond by passing state Voting Rights Act, other key reforms by April 7
MD Press
Media Contacts
Maya Majikas
Communications Strategist
mmajikas@commoncause.org
Joanne Antoine
Executive Director
jantoine@commoncause.org
443-906-0442
Press Release
Maryland Lawmakers Fail to Pass Voter Reg. for Returning Citizens
“Maryland had an opportunity to prioritize access to voter registration for those impacted by the criminal legal system, but let politics get in the way."
Press Release
Maryland House Fails Voters on Special Elections
Filling empty seats in the state legislature continues to preference party leaders over voters
Press Release
Protecting Election Officials is Now Law in Maryland
"Here in Maryland, we don’t just talk about the importance of democracy — we defend it, along with all the officials who help to make it possible."
News Clip
Fate uncertain for ‘compromise’ bill for special elections to fill state legislative vacancies
Joanne Antoine weighs in on efforts to change the process for filling legislative vacancies in Maryland.
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Group whose chairman challenged 2020 presidential vote count sues Maryland elections board
“We stand with the Board of Elections and election officials across the state, and we hope that this lawsuit is swiftly rejected by the court.”
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A group plans to challenge election boards nationwide. Maryland’s is the first.
A reminder: Maryland’s elections are considered a national model.
News Clip
Lawmakers debate bills to improve quality of life behind bars for MD inmates
Lawmakers are debating how to help the prison population this session.
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Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges, resigns
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Maryland Board Of Elections Member Arrested For Alleged Jan. 6 Crimes
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Maryland elections board member resigns after being charged with taking part in Capitol riot
Press Release
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."
Press Release
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.