The Maryland Democratic Party and the Maryland Republican Party held a joint press conference today to promote Early Voting.

The Party Chairs released this joint statement:

As the Chairs of our respective State Parties, we feel strongly that we have a responsibility to educate voters in Maryland about Early Voting. For the first time in Maryland, voters will have more control over when and where they vote. As State Party Chairs, we will work with the State Board of Elections to ensure early voting is safe and secure, giving Marylanders the benefit of choosing when and where they cast their ballots. Early Voting will make it easier for all Marylanders to get to the polls, regardless of their hectic schedules – increasing voter turnout, and giving all registered voters in this state an opportunity for their voices to be heard. This election year, the first decision that voters will make is when and where to vote.