Judge: Maryland can start counting mail-in ballots earlier
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland judge has granted an emergency petition filed by the Maryland State Board of Elections to enable the counting of mail-in ballots earlier than currently allowed by law. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge James Bonifant granted the petition on Friday. It will allow local elections officials across the state to begin canvassing mail-in ballots on October 1. The board says the ruling provides election officials […]