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Gansler Protects Voters’ Rights
Posted by Web Team on September 8, 2010 at 5:39 am
In response to evidence of the distribution of an intentionally misleading and illegal campaign sample ballot in Prince George's County during early voting, Attorney General Doug Gansler has secured a restraining order to halt the distribution of the brochure.
Gansler has pledged to act swiftly to protect voters' rights in Maryland. "Elections in Maryland must be conducted in an above board, transparent, and fair manner. Instances of voter fraud create cynicism among voters and lead to suppression in voter turnout. Attempts to mislead and deceive voters will be acted upon swiftly by my office," said Gansler.
A Prince George's County Circuit Court Judge issued the temporary restraining order, finding there was sufficient evidence of violations of State election law and immediate and irreparable harm would result if such violations continued. The Judge also ordered the Prince George's County Sheriff to enforce the restraining order, investigate this matter, and cooperate with the Attorney General and other law enforcement agencies.
Gansler said whoever created the brochure committed a misdemeanor crime and his office will be investigating. VIEW NEWS COVERAGE.
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Since taking office, Doug Gansler has distinguished himself by prosecuting polluters of the Chesapeake Bay, protecting consumers from corporate and insurance fraud, safeguarding the public from gangs, and attacking the underbelly of the Internet. More
