A fear of voting has gripped Democratic leaders in the Senate, slowing the chamber's modest productivity this election season to a near halt.

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A change in state law that moved Maryland's primary election day could result in dozens of appointed positions being left vacant until a new governor is sworn in next year.

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Attorney General Eric Holder called on a group of states Tuesday to restore voting rights to ex-felons, part of a push to fix what he sees as flaws in the criminal justice system that have a disparate impact on racial minorities.

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ANNAPOLIS — Republican leaders in Maryland have selected a new minority leader and minority whip for the state Senate. The lawmakers met Monday in Annapolis and elected state Sen. David R. Brinkley to be the minority leader. The Frederick County ...

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The Senate minority leaders says people upset with policies advanced by Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley and the legislature's Democratic majority need to make sure they can participate in elections.

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What are ways you think would cut costs in class action lawsuits?

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TAKOMA PARK — A small Maryland city just outside the Washington, D.C., city limits has voted to lower the voting age for city elections to 16. The Takoma Park City Council voted 6-1 on Monday to allow 16- and 17-year-olds ...

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider the validity of an Arizona law that tries to keep illegal immigrants from voting by demanding all state residents show documents proving their U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in national elections. The ...

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate has passed a measure that would increase the number of early voting centers in some jurisdictions. The Senate voted 35-12 in favor of the bill Monday night. The measure now heads to the House of ...

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate has changed a bill to expand early voting to enable some rural counties to add an extra voting center. Sen. George Edwards, R-Garrett, submitted the amendment on Thursday. It would allow counties larger than 400 ...

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