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Hey Maryland! Happy first day of early, in-person voting! 🗳️ Vore centers are officially open now through Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7am - 8pm.
You can vote at any location in your county. You can also register and vote there too. Learn more at vote.md.gov/vote2026
Can’t make it in person? You can also vote early by mail. Request to receive your ballot by mail before the Oct. 27 deadline at vote.md.gov/search
📍VOTE VIA SECURE DROP BOX
Return your mail-in ballot by 8pm. Vote your ballot, sign and date the oath on your return envelope, and deliver it using a drop box in your county. To locate a drop box near you, visit bit.ly/4oN3OET
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At a time when federal voting rights protections are being weakened, Maryland is taking action.
The Voting Rights Act of 2026 (SB 255) gives my Office new authority to challenge election practices that dilute voting power in local elections.
Every Marylander deserves a vote that counts equally.
238 years ago, Maryland became the 7th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Democracy has never been a guarantee. Every generation has had to fight to protect and strengthen it – and that remains true today.
I’m proud that Marylanders understand this. Led by @OAGMaryland, we are fighting back against an unlawful attempt to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections – and later today, I’ll sign into law legislation to help ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted in the state of Maryland.
ALT Today is Maryland Statehood Day
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How it started … how it’s going!
Maryland did it! The legislature passed the Maryland Voting Rights Act, making history and protecting democracy on bill at a time.
Congratulations to all the advocates to helped push it through—especially LDF’s MD Team!
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OP-ED: The Maryland Voting Rights for All Act ensures democracy doesn’t stop at prison gates baltimorebeat.com/op-ed-the-…
Across the state, more than 16,000 Marylanders are banned from voting while they are incarcerated for a felony conviction. It’s time we abolish felony disenfranchisement. Tell you lawmakers, it’s time to pass the Voting Rights for All Act. capitalgazette.com/2026/03/1…
The Maryland Voted Lobby Night is being postponed due to expected inclement weather. If you registered for the event, check your email later today with information on how to take action from home.
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The @MDDCPress association sends letter to @GovWesMoore expresing "serious concerns about freedom of the press" in maryland related to changes in a policy that effectively nullifies credentials held by state house reporters
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The Montgomery County Council has appointed Shebra Evans to complete the unexpired term of former Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1, 2025.
📰Read more: www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/…
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Our 2025 Wrapped is officially here!
Amid voter suppression, militarized crackdowns, and billionaire influence, Common Cause secured MAJOR victories.
See what we achieved — and how we’ll build on it in 2026: bit.ly/3MaJWwd
The MD General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session starts in just a few months and we’re looking for a Legislative Intern to join our team in Annapolis.
Apply today! md.commoncause.org/internshi…
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Are you preparing to run for local office in 2026? People Powered Campaigns is a nonpartisan training for candidates and campaign staff. Learn how to leverage small donor financing, engage your community, and run effective grassroots campaigns. October 18–19.
The @md_sbe announces annual statewide voter registration contest targeting high school seniors to enhance youth involvement in elections. southernmarylandchronicle.co…
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Baltimore County elected officials and residents want to see an updated draft redistricting plan ahead of the final chance to give input on it. bit.ly/4ngMUMU
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.@CouncilmanIzzy's proposal to change the way Baltimore County’s Inspector General is chosen advances. tinyurl.com/mrtdc7bs Council approves charter change bill to go on Nov. 2026 ballot. An independent board - rather than the County Executive - would get to choose.
ALT Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka. (Mark Reutter)
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A sweeping and powerful opinion by United States District Judge Thomas Cullen dismissing Trump’s absurd lawsuit against the entire United States District Court in Maryland. Before MAGA starts whining again about “rogue left-wing judges,” they should look up who nominated Judge Cullen to the bench.
BREAKING: Trump-appointed judge *dismisses* DOJ lawsuit against Maryland judges over their decision to automatically pause deportation cases for 48 hours
He also calls Trump and his admin's attack on judges a "smear" that is "unprecedented and unfortunate
storage.courtlistener.com/re…
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Today, I requested the DOJ explain their intentions with the voter registration list. Absent particularized & detailed concerns, a demand for the entire voter list, incl. sensitive PII that is not publicly available, w/o evidence or support, is an overreach & unreasonable
“Without public financing, I wouldn’t be running. I don’t know any developers, I have no connections to unions and I’m not independently wealthy... With this system, I have a chance to win.” #PeoplePoweredCampaigns montgomeryperspective.com/20…
