Maryland HB182 modifies the selection and voting procedures for presidential electors, including nomination processes and pledge requirements.
Maryland HB182 revises election law concerning presidential electors. Political parties and unaffiliated presidential candidates must submit two nominees for each elector position to the State Board. Each nominee must pledge to vote for the party's or unaffiliated candidate's presidential and vice-presidential nominees. If a nominee fails to pledge or votes contrary to it, they vacate their position. The State Administrator must preside over the electors' meeting, where they cast ballots for the national popular vote winners.
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