Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Voter Intimidation and Suppression

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Altering public notice requirements of the State Board of Elections, local boards of elections, and certain municipal corporations with respect to changes in administrative policy affecting voting rights; prohibiting acts of intimidation, deception, or obstruction that interfere with the right to vote; prohibiting local governments from taking any action related to the election process that results in a disparity between members of a protected class and other members of the electorate; etc.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 6, 2026

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Where Orgs Stand

Brennan Center for JusticeSUPPORT

This bill prohibits voter intimidation, deception, and obstruction, boosts transparency about election changes, and directs courts to interpret laws in the most pro-voter way possible.

HB 219. Part of the MDVRA package. Brennan Center is part of the supporting coalition.

Source: brennancenter.orgVerified April 10, 2026

Common CauseSUPPORT

This bill prohibits acts of intimidation, deception, or obstruction that interfere with the right to vote and bans voter suppression in Maryland elections.

HB 219. Part of the MDVRA package. Common Cause MD supports through Everyone Votes MD Coalition.

Source: commoncause.orgVerified April 10, 2026

League of Women VotersSUPPORT

This bill bans voter intimidation, deception, and obstruction — core League of Women Voters priorities for protecting democratic participation.

HB 219. LWVMD supports through the Everyone Votes MD Coalition.

Source: lwvmd.orgVerified April 10, 2026

Maryland Legislative CoalitionSUPPORT

vote dilution

Source: mdlegislative.comVerified April 28, 2026

NAACP Legal Defense FundSUPPORT

This bill prohibits acts of intimidation, deception, or obstruction that interfere with the right to vote, boosts transparency about election changes, and directs courts to interpret laws in the most pro-voter way.

HB 219. Part of the MDVRA package. LDF submitted testimony (2026.02.11-LDF-HB-219-Testimony).

Source: naacpldf.orgVerified April 10, 2026

Sierra ClubSUPPORT

This bill prohibits acts of intimidation, deception, or obstruction that interfere with the right to vote and bans voter suppression tactics.

HB 219. Part of the Maryland Voting Rights Act package. Sierra Club testified FAVORABLE.

Source: sierraclub.orgVerified April 10, 2026

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