Free Republic

SUMMARY: More Absentee Ballots were mailed to Republicans than Democrats in all three counties even though Charles and St. Mary’s have more registered Democrats. With the exception of Charles County, Republicans slightly more likely to Vote than Democrats. ---------------------------------------------------- This is the first year in Maryland where anyone can vote by absentee ballot without specifying a reason. In prior years, one needed to justify why they would be unable to make it to the polls on Election Day. Coinciding with the change in the law, many prominent political figures have been recommending to Maryland voters that they take advantage of...