League of Women Voters of Maryland

Voter Service activities are designed to give factual unbiased information with no endorsement or recommendations. Activities to promote or oppose the passage of any ballot question or action on a League position are program/action, not Voters Service. This includes action on positions we have on voting rights, such as a change in the election laws.

Nonpartisanship: It is particularly important to keep the LWVMD’s nonpartisanship policy in mind in Voter Service activities. Such activities must always be carried out in a professional, neutral way so that no favoritism or discrimination is shown any party, faction or candidate. The ground rules must be the same for all candidates in Voter Guides and in candidates meetings. (Please see Nonpartisanship section.)

Distinction between Voter Service and Program activities: These two types of activities must be handled separately and coordinated by different League members. Voter Service materials must notcontain League positions and must be distributed separately from materials containing Leaguepositions. Informational meetings on ballot issues should not include presentations on League positions. In answer to questions on specific issues, the League position, if any, may be stated.