Supporting
Ballot measure committee
Raised $0 · spent $0 · as reported through Oct 4, 2026
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Question 2: Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities
Maryland · Constitutional Amendment · on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The ballot wording, in the state’s own words, each read the same way for rhetorical techniques. We don’t recommend a vote.
On the ballot
no rhetorical technique found
Authorizing temporary substitute appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when a member is recused or disqualified, or when a member's term expires. In these situations, the Commission Chair may recall a former member of the Commission, or the Governor, at the request of the Commission Chair, may appoint a temporary substitute member or extend the term of a current member until a permanent replacement is appointed. Only individuals who meet the constitutional eligibility requirements may be recalled or appointed to the Commission.
A vote FOR this amendment means that temporary appointments to the Commission are allowed if a member is recused, disqualified, or if a member's term ends without a replacement. The Commission Chair can temporarily fill an opening on the Commission with a former member. The Governor can, at the request of the Commission Chair, pick a temporary substitute to fill an opening on the Commission or extend the term of a current member until a replacement is appointed. Only individuals who meet the constitutional eligibility requirements may be recalled or appointed to the Commission.
A vote AGAINST the amendment means that current membership rules for the Commission stay the same. Temporary appointments are not allowed if a member is recused, disqualified, or if a member's term ends.
(Amending Article IV of the Maryland Constitution)
From elections.maryland.gov. Checked 2026-10-20. Confirm with your official ballot (sample-ballot lookup).
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Who’s behind it
Party positions: Maryland Democratic Party: No position published · Maryland Republican Party: No position published
Committees registered to support or oppose Question 2, and what they reported to Maryland State Board of Elections Campaign Reporting (campaignfinance.maryland.gov, public API api-campaignfinance.maryland.gov). Checked 2026-10-21.
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Opposing
No registered committee opposing Question 2 found as of 2026-10-21.
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