Tell Your Legislator: I Support Better Elections

Subject:

Hello, my name is [NAME] and I support better local elections.
 
Your committee will soon evaluate enabling legislation to allow Montgomery County to use voting methods like ranked chocie voting or approval voting.
 
Here is what you need to know about the enabling legislation:
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<li>The bill allows the county to consider differnet voting methods for local elected offices. It does not prescribe the county use a new method.</li>
<li>The bill outlines  specific elected offices new voting methods could be used for in the future.</li>
<li>The bill provides basic information on how these new voting methods work. The implementation specifics are for the county to determine.</li>
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By giving Montgomery County the ability to evaluate and use new voting methods, we empower voters and ensure democracy continues to be open and available to all. 
 
Marylanders deserve elections that are fair and utilize modern equipment to ensure the voice of voters are heard and respected. The county's Right to Vote task Force evaluated voting methods and recommended new voting methods for local elections.
 
You have an opportunity to advance modern elections that are proven, effective, and empowering for today’s voters and future generations. 
 
If you have questions, please reach out to RCV Maryland at rcvmaryland.org to learn more about ranked choice voting and other voting methods.
 
Thank you

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summary

Our goal is to get a vote on enabling legislation by the Ways & Means Committee. The committee will hold a hearing soon. The committee is chaired by Del. Vanessa E. Atterbeary (Howard, D-13) and Del. Alonzo T. Washington (Prince George's, D-22). This action will email all members of Ways & Means.

who will receive your email?

Chanel Branch Representative

Dalya Attar Representative

Dana Jones Representative

Darryl Barnes Representative

Edith Patterson Representative

Eric Ebersole Representative

Eric Luedtke Representative

Jessica Feldmark Representative

Jheanelle Wilkins Representative

Julian Ivey Representative

Julie Carr Representative

Mary Lisanti Representative

Michele Guyton Representative

Nick Charles Representative

Alonzo Washington Representative

Vanessa Atterbeary Representative

April Rose Representative

Jason Buckel Representative

Joseph III Representative

Kevin Hornberger Representative

Mike Griffith Representative

Robert Long Representative

Wayne Hartman Representative

why sign?

Our current system to elect leaders does not effectively handle contests with more than two candidates running. Voters end up splitting the vote and candidates win with a sliver of the electorate.
Legislators have an opportunity to advance modern elections that are proven, effective and empowering for today’s voters and future generations.

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