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People held in detention centers who have not been convicted are eligible to vote, but the Maryland State Board of Elections doesn’t provide the resources to make sure they’re notified of that right.

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‘Expand the Ballot, Expand the Vote’ Fights for Detainees’ Rights

by Jocelyn Dombroski, The Real News Network
February 27, 2020

<h1>‘Expand the Ballot, Expand the Vote’ Fights for Detainees’ Rights</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jocelyn Dombroski, The Real News Network <br />February 27, 2020</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yoySY0oK4A</p>
<p>People held in detention centers who have not been convicted are eligible to vote, but the Maryland State Board of Elections doesn’t provide the resources to make sure they’re notified of that right.</p>
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