AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaryland Primary Fallout: A mail-in ballot vendor error forced the state to resend at least 447,000 replacement ballots ahead of Tuesday’s primary, after officials found some voters received the wrong party ballot—raising questions about confidence even as turnout ramps up. Election 2026 Maryland: Maryland voters head to the polls Tuesday for governor, U.S. House, and legislative primaries, with state data showing 519,823 mail-in ballot requests this year versus 442,705 in 2022. Voter-Data Fight in Court: A federal judge in Maryland dealt DOJ another loss in the push for state voter registration data, continuing a string of defeats that could complicate efforts tied to the 2026 midterms. Data Center Governance: A judge ruled Frederick County voters can’t weigh in on a data center development zone via referendum, siding with developers over the county charter’s limits. Baltimore & Public Safety: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced a public engagement process for the city’s second comprehensive violence prevention plan as local leaders prepare for Sail 250. Gun Policy: Maryland’s “Protection From Predatory Pricing” law targets “surveillance pricing,” restricting how food retailers use personal data to set higher prices.
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