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Davis, Aaron, “Md. to vote in November on whether to hold constitutional convention,” Washington Post, July 5, 2010

Davis, Aaron, “Md. to vote in November on whether to hold constitutional convention,” Washington Post, July 5, 2010

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Public opinion survey on the November 2, 2010 ballot item to convene a state constitutional convention

On March 18, 2010, The Center for the Study of Local Issues at Anne Arundel Community College released its semi-annual public opinion survey (see pages 12 and 21).  The survey was sent to 640 randomly selected citizens aged 18 and above in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.  For the first time, the survey included the following [...]

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Hourlong segment on WYPR Radio’s Midday program discussing the pros and cons of a Maryland Constitutional Convention, February 9, 2010

Source: WYPR Radio (88.1 FM)  Midday Program with Host Dan Rodricks (WYPR is National Public Radio’s Baltimore area affiliate; Midday is a syndicated radio show broadcast in three Maryland radio markets) Date: February 9, 2010; Noon-1:00 Program Description (from WYPR): Every twenty years, the Maryland legislature is required to put a “Constitutional Convention” question on [...]

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Julie Bykowicz, “Rewrite state constitution? It’s a question for voters,” Baltimore Sun, February 4, 2010

Julie Bykowicz, “Rewrite state constitution? It’s a question for voters,” Baltimore Sun, February 4, 2010 Summary: Lawmakers would prefer not to put a question to convene a constitutional convention on the November ballot but were advised by Maryland’s Assistant Attorney General that they have no choice in the matter.

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