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Question 2: temporary members of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities (constitutional amendment)

On the ballot in
Maryland
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

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. (Amending Article IV of the Maryland Constitution)

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote allows temporary members when one is recused, disqualified or their term ends: the Chair may recall a former member, or the Governor may appoint a substitute or extend a term.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the Commission's current membership rules; temporary appointments are not allowed.

Official plain English statement

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.

Sources

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