The Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland has been selected as one of the 11 early voting locations in Prince George’s County. It will be utilized from Tuesday, October 26th until Tuesday, November 3rd.
Restaurants adjust to winter dining
HYATTSVILLE, Maryland – Governor Hogan has announced $50 million in federal relief for restaurants. This will help keep restaurants open when the weather turns cooler and they have to adjust for outdoor dining.
The Poll Hero Project encouraging students to work the polls
The Poll Hero Project was started by high school, college, and a graduate student to encourage young people to volunteer as poll workers. They believe poll workers are essential to the election succeeding.
Maryland’s early and mail-in votes outpace 2016
Mail-in vote totals are around 500% higher than in 2016, and early vote numbers are up as well. That likely will not affect who Maryland picks for president this year.
Maryland turnout follows expected trends for district races
Maryland State Board of Elections’ early voting numbers so far do not indicate any surprise upsets in Congressional district races. However, issues like police reform drive a few away from major party candidates.
Maryland mail-in ballots at historic levels before Election Day
Through Thursday, more than 78 million Americans had voted. Of those early votes, more than 51 million — or approximately two-thirds — were mail ballots, according to the United States Elections Project at the University of Florida.
Congressman, actress, and federal economist among Maryland’s top donors
Six prominent Marylanders, including Rep. David Trone of Maryland’s Sixth District, gave more money to federal elections this cycle than all contributions under $15 combined.
Health experts cite virus’s effect on Maryland’s Latino community
Latino communities in Maryland have been particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic because of shared housing situations, lack of access to government benefits and distrust in health officials, experts told a legislative panel last month.
Maryland ballot Question 2 would legalize sports betting
During this election, Marylanders will vote on whether to legalize sports betting and gambling in the state, through ballot Question 2.
COVID-19 changed voting in America. For some groups, it’s always been difficult.
Historically, casting a ballot hasn’t been easy for certain groups in America. Amid a global pandemic, that’s still true.