Dear Friends,
There’s one thing that’s crystal clear on this year’s Maryland ballot: if Question 1 passes, it will cost the lives of thousands of babies. That’s why we urge you to vote “NO” on Question 1 – to protect mothers and unborn life in Maryland!
Question 1 attempts to cement Maryland’s abortion laws, which are already some of the most extreme in the country, with an amendment to the state Constitution. Maryland already allocates $20 million annually to fund abortions, surpassing most states. This amendment will limit alternatives to abortion as it redirects resources that could otherwise be used for prenatal, perinatal, and maternal care as well as adoption and foster care.
Question 1 would encourage repealing any criminal penalties and legal limitations on abortion providers, which will enable life-threatening and hazardous abortion procedures to continue with virtually no accountability. For example, repeals of mandatory reporting laws in Maryland have led to the denial of justice for victims of rape or sex trafficking, as these crimes will no longer be reported.
Lastly, Question 1 will undermine parental rights, as there is no notification necessary to parents that their child is seeking an abortion if, based on the physician’s assessment, that minor demonstrates “maturity” and “capability” to provide informed consent to undergo an abortion.
Your voice is desperately needed to ensure the amendment in Question 1 never becomes part of the Maryland Constitution. Along with our friends at Maryland Family Institute, who are working to defeat this amendment, we urge you to vote “NO” on Question 1.
The amendment in Question 1 disregards the sanctity of life and compromises the well-being of women and girls. We urge you to vote “NO” on Question 1 on Election Day!
Sincerely,
Joseph Kohm III
Director, Public Policy
P.S. To find your polling place or to answer other voting questions, go to the Maryland Board of Elections website.