State and county elections officials tell Annapolis committee joining state ballot would cut city costs but reduce flexibility Maryland and Anne Arundel County election officials told the Standing Rules Committee that the city faces tradeoffs: joining the state ballot or staying off-cycle. Officials outlined costs (about $220,000 for 2025 support), equipment ownership by the state, options for vote-by-mail, and technical/notice timelines for 2029.

Annapolis faces a pivotal decision for its 2029 elections: join the state ballot to cut costs or maintain local control at a price—what will they choose?

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Annapolis City Council debates ranked choice voting amidst public input concerns Residents express varied opinions on ranked choice voting proposal and public engagement practices.

Annapolis is at a crossroads as the City Council debates ranked choice voting, igniting passionate discussions about electoral reform and community involvement.

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State legislation shifts election machine control from county to state board New state legislation requires agreements for election machines to be made with the state board.

A recent City Council meeting revealed alarming changes to election machine management that could strain Annapolis's budget during a crucial election cycle.

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