June 30, 2026 Conduit Street Kevin Kinnally At the 2026 MACo Summer Conference, election experts will examine how court decisions, cybersecurity threats, and changing federal policies continue to reshape election administration. Counties play a central role in Maryland’s election system, …
Continue ReadingJune 20, 2026 CNN By Fredreka Schouten Democratic-led states are racing to safeguard November’s midterm elections against potential interference from the Trump administration and its allies, passing new laws that restrict the presence of law enforcement at polling places or …
Continue ReadingJune 19, 2026 Maryland Matters By: Bryan P. Sears Members of the House of Delegates are being asked to consider two windows for a special session that could consider two possible amendments to the Maryland Constitution. House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, …
Continue ReadingJune 10, 2026 Maryland Matters By: Christine Condon and William J. Ford Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) newest senior adviser will aim to improve Maryland’s use of AI technology. Michael Boyce, who started as Moore’s senior adviser for responsible artificial intelligence …
Continue ReadingJune 10, 2026 Dear Friend: In these crazy times, when elections and democracy are threatened, it is important that we all speak out and stay engaged. There are so many ways to vote-- choose the one that works best for …
Continue ReadingJune 29, 2026 The Baltimore Banner by Mark Sherman, Associated Press and Pamela Wood WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a practice President Donald Trump has persistently targeted. The decision rejected a Republican-led …
Continue ReadingJune 20, 2026 Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco Last week, I wrote about a series of mailers containing sample ballots on behalf of “Democratic teams” that actually reflected selections made by the county’s state senators. That resulted in a bit of pushback …
Continue ReadingJune 14, 2026 As you surely know, it's time to VOTE!! I am supporting incumbent Congressmembers April McClain Delaney and Jamie Raskin (and Sheriff Max Uy) for reelection. Here's information about some of my recommendations for new folks... and the ways you can make your …
Continue ReadingJune 10 2026 Maryland Reporter by Cynthia Prairie ELECTIONS BOARD ISSUES GUIDELINE TO ADDRESS MAIL-IN BALLOT ERROR: Maryland’s five-member state election board unanimously approved a set of public guidelines Tuesday laying out how thousands of mail-in ballots will be tabulated for …
Continue Reading6/9/26 The Diamondback by Clare Roth Gov. Wes Moore signed about 275 state bills leftover from this spring’s legislative session late last month, addressing topics including artificial intelligence, youth civic engagement, housing and healthcare. In a public statement earlier this …
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