Hogan Calls For General Election To Be Held In-Person
In Hogan's announcement on 7/8/20, he dropped the ball in regards to protecting our right to vote along with our health and safety. According to his statement, ballots will not be automatically sent to voters as was done in the primary, but registered voters will be sent an absentee ballot application.
Due to this, we encourage you all to apply for your absentee ballot NOW so your request will be received early and you can get your ballot promptly. Here's the info you need about requesting an absentee ballot: www.calvertdemocrats.com/absentee-ballots. By voting absentee, those who are at higher risk from COVID-19 are able to not take additional risks to their health, as well as fewer voters showing up to the polls, lessening the burden on in-person voting.
In addition, if you are interested in working as an Election Judge or a polling place challenger/watcher during in-person voting, please apply to do so. These positions do have certain requirements such as being a registered voter in Maryland, so if you have yet to do register, please take that opportunity now. The links provided below will define the requirements to be considered for these positions. Many of our polling place workers are at a higher risk from Covid-19, so if you are at less of a risk and are willing to step up, please consider doing so.
Election Judges: https://www.co.cal.md.us/159/Election-Judges
Polling Place Watchers: https://elections.maryland.gov/.../challenger_watcher.html
The Calvert County Democratic Party is taking steps now to ensure that you have the information that you need to make a plan to vote this November. We are working on outreach and will keep you in the know of any new developments or changes that may occur between now and Election Day. Your ability to safely and securely exercise your right to vote is vital, and we want to ensure that you’re empowered to make your voice heard. If you haven’t signed up for our email list, please do so now. It’s another way that you can get the latest news and information leading up to Election Day and beyond. Thank you for your continued support.
If you wish to voice your opposition to this decision, or to demand that absentee ballots be automatically sent to all registered voters (as was done in the primary election), please call the governor's office at 410-974-3901 or email through their web portal and let your voice be heard.
