# Maryland Defends Voter Roll Integrity | Annapolis News

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Podcast: [Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562)
Published: 2026-07-17T03:10:45+00:00
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Maryland’s top election official, Lee DeMarinis, defiantly rejected federal pressure to hand over voter roll records, calling the DOJ’s demands “draconian” and warning of potential charges without evidence. In a detailed letter, he defended Maryland’s strict adherence to both state and federal laws, emphasizing the state’s role as a trusted election authority and the critical need to combat misinformation that erodes public trust. While the DOJ, through Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, pushed for immediate compliance over fears of noncitizen voting, DeMarinis highlighted the delicate balance between protecting voter rights and preventing disenfranchisement. Maryland joins a handful of states resisting such invasive requests, even as a federal judge recently dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit — a decision the department is appealing. DeMarinis’s response stands as a firm defense of election integrity and a call to shield the voting process from baseless accusations and overreach. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a78a478d15df2059

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