MD Electoral College Casts Vote For President

Annapolis MD

14 December, 2020

12:11 PM

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — With Maryland's election results certified, it's time for the state's electors to cast their ballots. These delegates are part of the Electoral College, the group that officially selects the president. Maryland's electors meet in the State House Monday at noon. Each of the 10 delegates committed to voting for President-Elect Joe Biden (D). The vote follows weeks of court battles questioning the legitimacy of Biden's victory over President Donald Trump (R). In the latest high-profile lawsuit, Texas and 17 other states asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. The case was dismissed on Friday, however. There are still a few steps until the election process is formally completed on Inauguration Day. Trump has not yet conceded, and he still alleges voter fraud. These accusations continue to be debunked. Biden defeated Trump by a tally of 1,985,023 to 976,414 in Maryland, the State Board of Elections said. Who is involved The Electoral College is comprised of 538 electors. These delegates pledge to cast their ballot in line with how their state voted. There are some rare exceptions. So-called "faithless electors" have occurred in the past, as only 32 states have laws preventing electors from changing their vote. However, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in July that states have the power to make committed votes binding. Electors fit no single mold: They're politicians both past and present, state legislators, party operatives, campaign directors and more. They're picked by the winning party. The entirety of the Electoral College does not meet together. Each state's electors will meet in their state capitol to cast their votes for president. Where to watch it Maryland's electors meet Monday at noon. A livestream of the event is available at this link. Maryland's 2020 electors Democrats from across the state were chosen as the 10 electors. Maryland has a winner-take-all system, meaning the party that wins the presidential election gets all the state's electoral votes. These are Maryland's electors in 2020: At Large: Kathleen Matthews Former chair of Maryland Democratic Party At Large: Peter E. Perini Sr. Former chair of the Washington County Democratic Central CommitteeFormer Hagerstown City Councilman Congressional District 1: Sheree Sample-Hughes Represents Dorchester and Wicomico counties in House of Delegates Congressional District 2: Sachin Hebbar Member of Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Congressional District 3: Catalina Rodriguez-Lima Leads Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs in Baltimore City Congressional District 4: Gloria G. Lawlah Former Maryland Secretary of AgingFormer delegate representing Prince George's County in House of Delegates Former state senator representing Prince George's County in state senate Congressional District 5: Kent Roberson Member of Prince George's County Democratic Central CommitteeVice-chair of Prince George's County Parent Teacher Student Association Congressional District 6: Patrick Hunt Vice-chair of Garrett County Democratic Party Congressional District 7: Thelma T. Daley National Director of Women in NAACP Congressional District 8: Corynne Courpas Treasurer of the Carroll County Democratic Central CommitteePresident of The Arc of Carroll County, an advocacy group for people with disabilities What's next Two more major steps follow Maryland's Monday vote. On Jan. 6, 2020, a special joint session of the U.S. Congress will formally count the votes. Vice President Mike Pence (R) will preside over the meeting. On Jan. 20, 2020, Biden will formally be inaugurated as the next president. Patch Field Editor Justin Heinze contributed reporting to this article. Like what you're reading? Invite a friend to subscribe to free Annapolis newsletters and real-time email alerts. RELATED Coronavirus Relief: Hogan Urges Biden To Consider MD's PrioritiesHogan Says Trump Should Accept Results Or Prove There Was FraudAs Trump Says 'Stop The Count,' Hogan Preaches PatienceAs Fall Coronavirus Surge Hits, Hogan Announces More Economic AidAs Federal Coronavirus Aid Stalls, Hogan Helps Small Businesses Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.