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Legislative Vacancy Reform

Voters Have The Power to Choose.

THE PROBLEM: politicians choose for us

Party leaders choose replacements when seats open in the state legislature.

  • A handful of insiders on the committee choose who represents thousands of residents.

  • Appointees can serve for years before an election.

THE reform: special elections

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vacant seat

A seat in the General Assembly becomes open.

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temporary appointment

For continuity only, the chair is filled by appointment.

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special election

Voters, not committees, choose the replacement.

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intended as temporary, 
appointments lead to long un-elected terms

Reform bills have failed, taking power away from the people.

1 in 5 Maryland legislators

has been appointed NOT elected by voters.

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