A federal judge has ruled in favor of “election integrity” activists Katherine Strauch Sullivan and David Morsberger in their lawsuit against the Maryland State Board of Elections. The activists were suing for unrestricted access to voter rolls and voting histories, which the state had denied them. Sullivan, who leads Secure the Vote Maryland, uses voter lists to verify the accuracy of voter registrations and has been vocal about the need for transparency in elections.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox found that federal law allows for the checking of voter records for accuracy, contradicting the state board’s regulations. The board had argued that restricting access was necessary to protect voters from harassment and intimidation. However, the judge determined that state laws already covered these concerns.
Sullivan’s efforts to examine voter rolls and file lawsuits have been part of a national movement to ensure the accuracy of voter registrations. Despite facing setbacks in the courts, she remains committed to her mission of upholding election integrity. Good-government groups have criticized the spreading of baseless claims about voting irregularities, which they say undermine democracy.
The ruling has been hailed as a victory for election transparency in Maryland and marks a significant step forward in efforts to ensure the validity of elections. The state board has indicated that they will review their regulations in light of the court’s decision.
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