Maryland Catholic Conference Blog

You can make a difference – but only if you vote. And many races in Maryland will be won or lost in the primary elections. The deadline to register to vote in Maryland’s primary election is Tuesday, August 24. You must be registered with a party to vote in that party’s primary. Visit www.elections.state.md.us or call the Maryland State Board of Elections at 1-800-222-8683 to learn more. Our forefathers created this grand experiment that is the envy of the world. Exercise your fundamental right to vote and put democracy in action. We are blessed in this free country to vote and express ourselves without fear of reprisal or imprisonment. But, just like our own bodies, we must exercise our rights if we are to keep our democracy healthy and strong. Are you ready to elect men and women who will keep this grand experiment moving forward? Candidates are running for Maryland governor, U.S. House and Senate, and the Maryland General Assembly. In the coming weeks, information on key issues of concern for Maryland Catholics will be posted on this website, as will responses by the candidates to surveys