With the primary election in Maryland’s race for governor approaching in June, a new poll out shows that more than half of Maryland voters are still undecided. WJZ 13 interviewed Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris about the new poll and what it could mean for voter turnout in June.
Norris said timing could have a significant impact because the candidates were restricted from campaigning during the legislative session, which just ended, leaving just a few short months to win over undecided voters. “If the numbers remain anywhere near like that on June 24, turnout will be abysmally low,” Norris said.
Earlier in the week, Norris was interviewed by The Baltimore Sun about the first negative advertisements in the Democratic primary for governor that have hit the airwaves. With the primary just a short time away, the negative ads could increase, especially with candidates with enough money to pay for them. “It’s a surprise that it didn’t happen earlier,” Norris said.
To read the full article in The Baltimore Sun, click here. To watch the full interview on WJZ 13, click here.
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