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Cox appeals ruling that allows early counting of mail-in ballots
Attorneys for Del. Dan Cox, the Republican nominee for governor, said they will appeal a court order that would allow early counting of mail-in ballots before the November general election.
Judge rules that Md. can begin counting mail-in ballots before Election Day
Election boards around Maryland can count mail-in ballots early under a ruling issued Friday by a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge.
Mail ballot fight persists in key states, sure to slow count
Some crucial swing states allow no-excuse mail-in ballots but give local election offices no time before Election Day to process them.
As Cox seeks to block early counting, officials say they expect massive mail-in vote
Lawyers for Dan Cox contend that state elections officials, in seeking early counting of mail-in ballots, have failed to prove there is an emergency requiring court intervention.
Gubernatorial nominee Cox seeks to block early counting of mail-in ballots
Maryland's Republican nominee for governor has filed a motion to block a court order that would allow the early counting of mail-in ballots in the general election.
Snapchat post leads to student’s suspension, First Amendment challenge
Welcome to Monday, the 218th anniversary of Aaron Burr’s slaying of Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Here are some other news items. — U.S. appeals court revives Colorado student’s First […]
Md.’s mail-in voting rules mean some winners might not be known for days
Maryland voters may have to wait up to 10 days to learn which candidates won close 2022 primary races. Vetoed legislation coupled with a decision by the Maryland State Board […]
Montgomery County executive calls for special session to deal with mail-in voting veto
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Wednesday called for a special session and compromise on a vetoed mail-in voting law.
Most Americans support a federal holiday for voting, ABA survey finds
Two-thirds of Americans support the creation of a federal holiday for voting, according to the American Bar Association's annual Survey of Civic Literacy.
Democrats, over GOP objections, say bill will improve mail-in voting
The Maryland Senate approved emergency legislation that supporters said would improve mail-in voting.
Wealthy donors pour millions into fight over mail-in voting
Deep-pocketed and often anonymous donors are pouring over $100 million into an intensifying dispute about whether it should be easier to vote by mail, a fight that could determine President Donald Trump's fate in the November election.
