Hogan Issue Proclamation to Allow Md. Voting Centers for General Election

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Hogan Issue Proclamation to Allow Md. Voting Centers for General Election

Facing heavy criticism and a limited number of election judges to work at polling locations for the Nov. 3 general election, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation Monday to allow for voting centers throughout the state.

Source: The Washington Informer

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