Republican state senators introduce suite of voting law proposals

Maryland Senate Republicans on Thursday introduced a suite of proposed changes to voting laws, including a voter ID bill. “Whether you believe there was minuscule or massive amounts of voter fraud, the 2020 elections have undeniably shaken the public’s confidence in Maryland’s election process,” Senate Minority Leader Bryan Simonaire said in a statement. “Make no mistake, we support and encourage every Marylander to exercise their right to vote, but before we consider expanding mail-in voting programs and making pandemic-year measures permanent, we must also put in the appropriate safeguards.”