Common Cause Maryland
@CommonCauseMD
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Common Cause is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working for open, honest, and accountable government in Maryland. #MDpolitics
Annapolis, Maryland
Joined April 2011
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! https://t.co/X78vyKOMS8
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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.
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The @md_sbe announces annual statewide voter registration contest targeting high school seniors to enhance youth involvement in elections.
southernmarylandchronicle.com
Maryland State Board of Elections launches voter registration contest for high school seniors aiming for 90% rate, addressing youth gaps in Southern Maryland and statewide.
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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.
baltimoresun.com
Baltimore County elected officials and residents want to see an updated draft redistricting plan ahead of the final chance to give input on it.
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.@CouncilmanIzzy's proposal to change the way Baltimore County’s Inspector General is chosen advances. https://t.co/TeB5miUnBX Council approves charter change bill to go on Nov. 2026 ballot. An independent board - rather than the County Executive - would get to choose.
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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
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 https://t.co/SeSkty8ja0
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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
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“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
By Adam Pagnucco. Public financing of county elections is a growing trend in Maryland. Montgomery County was the first to adopt such a system in...
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Recently @md_sbe has received numerous calls regarding the release of the voter registration list to the DOJ. I sent a letter requesting what the intended use of list will be. Maryland voters have a right to know. The list may not used in a manner of intimidation, only electoral
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60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law—protecting the right to vote for millions. That legacy is under attack, but our fight isn’t over. Every voice matters. Every vote counts. We must keep pushing for a democracy that works for everyone. #VotingRights #VRA60
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IG Madigan & @OIG_Balt_County are grateful to the Baltimore County Council and citizens for the continued support. IG Madigan & staff look forward to continuing the Office's mission to identify fraud, waste and abuse in Baltimore County government.
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.@BaltCoExec Klausmeier’s participation in final interviews for the Inspector General — the very office meant to hold her accountable — is a clear conflict of interest and a blow to public trust. Read our full statement: https://t.co/PqPeSN6bPd
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“Voting rights in Maryland are under siege… The good news: Maryland has a roadmap. The Maryland Voting Rights Act… Provisions to prevent vote dilution and local voter suppression must be restored. Not later — now.”
marylandreporter.com
Voting rights in Maryland are under siege — and for Latino, Black, naturalized citizen, and working-class voters, the danger isn’t abstract. It’s happening right now, in courtrooms and committee...
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Great news for Marylanders! Shady political operatives can no longer use fake PACs to scam Marylanders out of their hard-earned dollars. 💸❌ Scam PACs are out. Real accountability is in. 🧾✊
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Baltimore County IG selection panel has first meeting and, as expected, goes quickly into closed session. https://t.co/15BPbvTIkg
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This is dangerous: The Supreme Court just limited our right to birthright citizenship, putting the rights of all people born in the U.S. at risk. No one president gets to decide who counts and who doesn’t. Common Cause is fighting back.
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The Supreme Court’s disastrous 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision left voting rights, especially for people of color, exposed to unchecked federal attacks. Maryland needs a state Voting Rights Act to protect our freedom to vote. https://t.co/YXehZhRMQH
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💌 You’re invited to our virtual 2025 Legislative Session Town Hall on June 25 @ 6pm. Hear directly from our policy team, our partners and your neighbors about the impact you had this session. We passed stronger, more equitable laws together. Register now! https://t.co/o6YNZB3WNk
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“As federal protections erode—fueled by recent executive orders—barriers to voting for justice-impacted individuals persist, reinforcing the need for bold state-level reform.” It’s time to end felony disenfranchisement in MD!
afro.com
Maryland misses an opportunity to strengthen voting rights for all citizens by failing to pass two critical bills. The fight for democracy continues.
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A redistricting map is headed to the Baltimore County Council. Its future is already doubtful.
baltimoresun.com
After a special panel spent months debating and repeatedly revising the proposed boundary lines for nine new Baltimore County councilmanic districts, the resulting map is heading to the County Coun…
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