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Maryland · November 3, 2026 general election · Statewide ballot measure

Question 2: what your vote means

Temporary appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities. On every Maryland ballot. Official sources checked October 26, 2026.

Question 2 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Temporary appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities

Official ballot title (quoted exactly)

Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities. 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)

Ballot question text as posted by the Maryland State Board of Elections.

A YES vote means:

Temporary appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities would be allowed when a member is recused, disqualified, or their term ends without a replacement.

A NO vote means:

Current membership rules for the Commission stay the same, and temporary appointments are not allowed in those situations.

What it would change

  • Who is affected: the Commission on Judicial Disabilities, which investigates complaints against state judges.
  • How: the Chair could recall a former member, or the Governor, at the Chair’s request, could appoint a temporary substitute or extend a member’s term.
  • Eligibility: substitutes must meet the same constitutional requirements as the member they replace.
  • Fiscal impact (Department of Legislative Services): The Commission on Judicial Disabilities experiences operational efficiencies; there is otherwise no material impact on state finances or operations.

Who supports it and who opposes it

These lists come from official campaign filings (registered committees) and public endorsements, each linked to its source. They are not complete, and SaveYourState does not endorse anyone listed.

Who supports it

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Who opposes it

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Official sources

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