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Maryland
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Ballot measure · CertifiedQuestion 1: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026
The measure would require the Governor’s budget to include money for state employee labor agreements, even when a neutral decision-maker sets the terms instead of the State and employees agreeing directly.
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Question 1: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026
The measure would require the Governor’s budget to include money for state employee labor agreements, even when a neutral decision-maker sets the terms instead of the State and employees agreeing directly.
Official ballot wording
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 155 of the 2026 Legislative Session) Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 Providing that each budget submitted by the Governor shall include proposed expenditures necessary to implement wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment in each collective bargaining memorandum of understanding with State employees, whether the State and State employees reached those terms and conditions by mutual agreement or through a neutral decider's order. (Amending Article III of the Maryland Constitution) For the Constitutional Amendment Against the Constitutional Amendment
A YES vote means the Governor must include money in the proposed State budget to pay for agreed or ordered wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other employment terms for State employees.
A NO vote means the current law on funding agreements between the State and State employees stays the same.
Financial impact
No direct fiscal-note figure was found on the official ballot page. The official ballot materials describe the change as requiring proposed budget expenditures for wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other employment terms in collective bargaining agreements, which would affect the Governor’s budget process and State spending if enacted.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot language says the amendment would make sure the Governor includes enough funding in the State budget for pay and benefits in state employee agreements, including terms reached by a neutral decision-maker. That is the strongest official pro case shown on the ballot page. ([elections.maryland.gov](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html))
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot language says a NO vote leaves current funding law unchanged. The ballot page does not provide a fuller official argument against the measure beyond that summary, so I am not adding one.
Key facts
- Official ballot text says the proposal is a constitutional amendment under Chapter 155 of the 2026 Legislative Session.
- The ballot text says it applies to each budget submitted by the Governor.
- The measure would cover collective bargaining memoranda of understanding with State employees.
- The State Board’s ballot page shows it as a statewide certified general-election ballot question. ([elections.maryland.gov](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/index.html))
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OfficialMaryland State Board of Elections — Ballot questions for the November 3, 2026 election↗OfficialMaryland State Board of Elections — 2026 Gubernatorial Election↗OfficialMaryland General Assembly — Ch. 155 / HB 1081 materials↗Ballot measure · CertifiedQuestion 2: Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities
The measure would let the Commission on Judicial Disabilities use temporary substitute members in certain gaps, such as when someone is recused, disqualified, or their term ends before a replacement is ready.
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Question 2: Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities
The measure would let the Commission on Judicial Disabilities use temporary substitute members in certain gaps, such as when someone is recused, disqualified, or their term ends before a replacement is ready.
Official ballot wording
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 878 of the 2026 Legislative Session) 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) For the Constitutional Amendment Against the Constitutional Amendment
A YES vote means temporary appointments would be allowed in those situations, and the Chair or Governor could fill the gap the way the ballot text describes.
A NO vote means the current membership rules stay the same, and temporary appointments would not be allowed in those situations.
Financial impact
No direct fiscal-note figure was found on the official ballot page. The official ballot text focuses on appointment rules and does not state a specific fiscal impact.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot language says the change would allow temporary appointments when a member is recused, disqualified, or when a term expires without a replacement. That is the strongest official pro case shown on the ballot page. ([elections.maryland.gov](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html))
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot language says a NO vote keeps current membership rules in place and does not allow temporary appointments. The ballot page does not include a fuller official anti argument, so I am not adding one.
Key facts
- Official ballot text says the proposal is a constitutional amendment under Chapter 878 of the 2026 Legislative Session.
- Temporary substitutes must still meet constitutional eligibility requirements.
- The amendment would affect the Commission on Judicial Disabilities only.
- The State Board’s ballot page shows it as a statewide certified general-election ballot question. ([elections.maryland.gov](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/index.html))
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OfficialMaryland State Board of Elections — Ballot questions for the November 3, 2026 election↗OfficialMaryland State Board of Elections — 2026 Gubernatorial Election↗OfficialMaryland General Assembly — Ch. 878 / SB 1044 materials↗Ballot measure · CertifiedQuestion 3: Election Districts
The measure would say some constitutional districting rules apply only to legislative districts, not congressional districts. It would also let the General Assembly give the Maryland Supreme Court original jurisdiction to review the State’s congressional map, and it would tie congressional-district criteria to federal law.
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Question 3: Election Districts
The measure would say some constitutional districting rules apply only to legislative districts, not congressional districts. It would also let the General Assembly give the Maryland Supreme Court original jurisdiction to review the State’s congressional map, and it would tie congressional-district criteria to federal law.
Official ballot wording
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 881 of the 2026 Legislative Session) Election Districts The proposed Constitutional Amendment clarifies that certain standards in the Maryland Constitution apply only to districts used to elect members of the General Assembly; authorizes the General Assembly to grant original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of Maryland to review the congressional districting plan of the State; and requires the criteria for boundaries of congressional districts to be determined by applicable federal laws. (Amending Article III of the Maryland Constitution) For the Constitutional Amendment Against the Constitutional Amendment
A YES vote means the amendment takes effect and the State would use the new districting rules described in the ballot text.
A NO vote means current constitutional rules on these districting issues stay in place.
Financial impact
No direct fiscal-note figure was found on the official ballot page. The official ballot language is about districting rules and court jurisdiction, not a stated budget cost.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official ballot language says the amendment clarifies which constitutional standards apply to legislative districts, lets the General Assembly give the Supreme Court of Maryland original jurisdiction over congressional map review, and aligns congressional-district criteria with federal law. That is the strongest official pro case shown on the ballot page. ([elections.maryland.gov](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/ballot_questions.html))
Opponents’ strongest case
The official ballot language says a NO vote leaves current constitutional rules in place. The ballot page does not provide a fuller official anti argument, so I am not adding one.
Key facts
- Official ballot text says the proposal is a constitutional amendment under Chapter 881 of the 2026 Legislative Session.
- The ballot page includes both English and Spanish text for the question.
- The measure concerns districting rules and judicial review of the congressional districting plan.
- The State Board’s ballot page shows it as a statewide certified general-election ballot question. ([elections.maryland.gov](https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2026/index.html))
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OfficialMaryland State Board of Elections — Ballot questions for the November 3, 2026 election↗OfficialMaryland State Board of Elections — 2026 Gubernatorial Election↗OfficialMaryland General Assembly — Ch. 881 materials↗Last checked September 3, 2026 at 9:27 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.