When I first wrote you about the need to change next year’s primary election date because it was the first day of Passover, I said the following:

“The Passover holiday celebrates our exodus to freedom.  Centuries later, Election Day celebrates our fundamental right in a democracy – the right to vote.”

Two weeks later, election law bills in both houses have been amended to move next year’s primary from April 16 to May 14.

My legislation, the Election Reform Act of 2023, now includes Delegate Dalya Attar’s amendment.

The new date does not conflict with either Passover or Ramadan.

Over the years, sponsoring laws that protect the right to vote is one of my proudest accomplishments.

When the system works in Annapolis, it is a great thing.