2012 Maryland Question 4

None January 2025 Referendum Question 4 Public Institutions of Higher Education – Tuition Rates 1521579 1063228 2584807 300px County results 300px Congressional district results 300px Precinct results 1 county Yes #2B2457 90–100% 1px #AAAAAA solid #28497C 80–90% 1px #AAAAAA solid #47729E 70–80% 1px #AAAAAA solid #7D9CBB 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #B6C8D9 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid No #8B8B54 70–80% 1px #AAAAAA solid #BCBC83 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #DEDEBD 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid Source: Maryland State Board of Elections - Official Results Maryland November 6, 2012 Question 4 is a referendum that appeared on the general election ballot for the U.S. state of Maryland to allow voters to approve or reject the Maryland Dream Act, a state law that allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at Maryland colleges and universities. The referendum was approved by 58.9% of the voters on November 6, 2012. The Maryland Dream Act, along with the Civil Marriage Protection Act, were the first bills to be petitioned to a statewide referendum since 1992.Wagner John Effort to repeal Maryland tuition law advances https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/effort-to-repeal-maryland-tuition-law-advances/2011/06/07/AGlNlOLH_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post June 7, 2011 In passing the bill, Maryland became the first state to approve legislation expanding in-state tuition to undocumented immigrant students via popular vote.Maryland Dream Act Projected To Pass https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/News/maryland-dream-act-passes/story?id=17655538 August 25, 2024 ABC News November 6, 2012 Ballot measure The ballot measure read as follows:2012 General Election Ballot Question Language https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2012/ballot_question_language.html#state4 elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections August 17, 2024 Question 4Public Institutions of Higher Education - Tuition Rates Establishes that individuals, including undocumented immigrants, are eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at community colleges in Maryland, provided the student meets certain conditions relating to attendance and graduation from a Maryland high school, filing of income taxes, intent to apply for permanent residency, and registration with the selective service system (if required); makes such students eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at a four-year public college or university if the student has first completed 60 credit hours or graduated from a community college in Maryland; provides that students qualifying for in-state tuition rates by this method will not be counted as in-state students for purposes of counting undergraduate enrollment; and extends the time in which honorably discharged veterans may qualify for in-state tuition rates. The choices read as follows: For the Referred LawAgainst the Referred Law Maryland Dream Act Upon his election to the Maryland Senate in 2010, Victor R. Ramirez drafted legislationLinskey Annie In Annapolis, a full plate https://www.capitalgazette.com/2011/01/09/in-annapolis-a-full-plate/ August 25, 2024 The Capital January 9, 2011 that would extend in-state tuition to undocumented students who attend a Maryland high school for at least three years and whose parents have paid state taxes.Delegates to debate in-state tuition for illegal immigrants https://www.capitalgazette.com/2011/04/05/delegates-to-debate-in-state-tuition-for-illegal-immigrants/ August 25, 2024 The Capital April 5, 2011 An amendment requiring students to also attend two years of community college was added to the bill during a committee hearing in the Maryland Senate.Maryland senators clean up immigrant tuition bill https://thedailyrecord.com/2011/03/09/maryland-senators-clean-up-immigrant-tuition-bill/ August 25, 2024 Maryland Daily Record March 9, 2011 Another amendment that waived the tax requirement if the student's parents can prove they were unable to work during their child's high school years was added to the bill in the House of Delegates, but removed by the conference committee.Clark Maggie General Assembly Passes In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students https://cnsmaryland.org/2011/04/12/general-assembly-passes-in-state-tuition-for-undocumented-students/ August 25, 2024 Capital News Service April 12, 2011 The bill was introduced amid a rise in anti-illegal immigrant sentiment in the United States, during which legislatures in a number of states passed legislation barring undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition.de Vise Daniel Maryland moves closer to extending tuition breaks to illegal immigrants https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/maryland-moves-closer-to-extending-tuition-breaks-to-illegal-immigrants/2011/04/14/AFF8QSfD_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post April 14, 2011 The Maryland Senate voted 27–20 to pass the Dream Act on March 14, 2011,Maryland SB167 https://legiscan.com/MD/rollcall/SB167/id/53341 LegiScan August 17, 2024 en March 14, 2011 and the Maryland House of Delegates voted 74–66 to pass the bill on April 4, 2011.Maryland SB167 https://legiscan.com/MD/rollcall/SB167/id/64893 LegiScan August 17, 2024 en April 4, 2011 Along with all Republican state legislators, eight Democratic state senators and 24 Democratic state delegates voted against the bill. Governor Martin O'Malley signed the Maryland Dream Act into law on May 10, 2011.Gov. O'Malley signs illegal immigrant tuition bill https://thedailyrecord.com/2011/05/10/gov-omalley-to-sign-immigrant-tuition-bill/ August 25, 2024 Maryland Daily Record 10 May 2011 Campaign Within days of the Dream Act passing the Maryland General Assembly, state delegates Neil Parrott and Pat McDonough organized efforts to repeal the law through referendum. Parrott utilized his website, MDPetitions.com, to organize citizen activists to gather signatures for the ballot initiative.Kazanjian Glynis Governor Martin O'Malley Signs Tuition Law, Repeal Underway https://patch.com/maryland/gaithersburg/governor-martin-omalley-signs-tuition-law-repeal-underway-5 August 25, 2024 Patch May 11, 2011 The group submitted 108,923 signatures to the Maryland State Board of Elections,Letter to Delegate Neil Parrott https://elections.maryland.gov/petitions/Letter%20to%20Delegate%20Parrott_7_22_2011.pdf Maryland State Board of Elections August 25, 2024 July 22, 2011 which were certified by the elections board in July.DREAM Act Now in Hands of Maryland Voters https://patch.com/maryland/ellicottcity/dream-act-now-in-hands-of-maryland-voters August 25, 2024 Patch July 22, 2011 In August 2011, CASA de Maryland filed a lawsuit challenging the validity of the signatures collected by MDPetitions.com,Linskey Annie Immigrant advocates file suit to toss tuition referendum https://www.capitalgazette.com/2011/08/01/immigrant-advocates-file-suit-to-toss-tuition-referendum/ August 25, 2024 The Capital August 1, 2011Casa de Maryland narrows challenge to Dream Act https://thedailyrecord.com/2011/12/11/casa-de-maryland-narrows-challenge-to-dream-act/ August 25, 2024 Maryland Daily Record December 12, 2011 which was rejected by Anne Arundel County circuit court judge Ronald A. Silkworth in February 2012.Judge: Dream Act Can Go On Ballot For November https://www.wbaltv.com/article/judge-dream-act-can-go-on-ballot-for-november/7072623 August 25, 2024 WBAL-TV February 17, 2012 en CASA appealed Silkworth's ruling to the Maryland Court of Appeals,Md. high court hears 'Dream Act' referendum debate https://www.wbaltv.com/article/md-high-court-hears-dream-act-referendum-debate/7074875 August 25, 2024 WBAL-TV June 13, 2012 which upheld the lower court ruling.Francis Elliot Rae Sharon Maryland's DREAM Act Cleared For Referendum By Appeals Court https://wamu.org/story/12/06/13/maryland_immigrant_advocates_fight_dream_act_referendum/ August 25, 2024 WAMU June 13, 2012 thumb|Maryland Dream Act supporters rally in Silver Spring, August 2012 Opponents of the Maryland Dream Act focused their criticism on the bill's costs—which the nonpartisan Maryland Department of Legislative Services estimated to be around $3.5 million a year when fully implemented—claiming that the bill would encourage illegal immigration to Maryland and increase enrollments at state universities. The bill's supporters argued that the bill would increase graduation rates among high school dropouts and students who would not otherwise be able to attend universities, and that the state's colleges would only see around a thousand new students as a result of the bill. In October 2012, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County published a report suggesting that the Maryland Dream Act would reduce the state's college graduate incarceration rate and provide undocumented students with access to higher-paying jobs, saving the state $5 million per graduating class.Linskey Annie UMBC researchers say Dream Act could generate millions in revenue for state https://www.capitalgazette.com/2012/10/08/umbc-researchers-say-dream-act-could-generate-millions-in-revenue-for-state/ August 25, 2024 The Capital October 8, 2012 Dream Act opponents pointed out that this report also claimed that state universities would lose $1.8 million (about a 0.1 percent drop)Durkin Erin DREAM Act Won't Crowd Out Citizen Students at Universities, New Study Says https://cnsmaryland.org/2012/10/13/dream-act-wont-crowd-out-citizen-students-at-universities-new-study-says/ August 25, 2024 Capital News Service October 13, 2012 from accepting undocumented students, which would require legislators to increase taxes to make up for the lost revenue, and argued that employers would be hesitant to hire undocumented immigrants to higher-paying positions. Question 4 was supported by Educating Maryland Kids, a coalition made up of immigrant rights groups, the Maryland Catholic Conference, and teacher unions; by October 2012, supporters raised $1.5 million to support campaigning efforts. Opponents of the Maryland Dream Act did not do any fundraising, as Parrott said it was not his group's plan to do so.Davis Aaron C. Wagner John High-stakes Md. ballot measures https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/high-stakes-md-ballot-measures/2012/10/13/587bc604-154f-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post October 13, 2012 The bill's opponents barely campaigned against the measure, coordinating their efforts through Facebook and e-mail to distribute yard signs and bumper stickers.Davis Aaron C. Wagner John Campaigns make final push in Md., Va. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/campaigns-make-final-push-in-md-va/2012/11/03/0257107a-25d6-11e2-8007-0994844f9afd_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post November 3, 2012 Endorsements Yes 50em U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Maryland (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat) U.S. Representatives Elijah Cummings, MD 7 MD-07 (1996–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Dream Act Campaign Targets Black Voters https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/dream-act-campaign-targets-black-voters/ August 25, 2024 WJZ-TV October 23, 2012 Steny Hoyer, House Minority Whip (2011–present) from MD 5 MD-05 (1981–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat) Chris Van Hollen, MD 8 MD-08 (2003–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Spivack Miranda S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) tries for a sixth term — and role-plays Paul Ryan https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/rep-chis-van-hollen-d-md-tries-for-a-sixth-term--and-role-plays-paul-ryan/2012/10/31/c90373f6-22cc-11e2-8448-81b1ce7d6978_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post October 31, 2012 Statewide officials Anthony Brown, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Brown Anthony If the Dream Act wins, all Marylanders win https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/if-the-dream-act-wins-all-marylanders-win/2012/07/02/gJQAcCXJIW_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post July 2, 2012 Doug Gansler, Attorney General of Maryland (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Gansler Doug Dream Act continues a worthy investment https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/11/05/dream-act-continues-a-worthy-investment-3/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun November 5, 2012 Martin O'Malley, 61st Governor of Maryland (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Wagner John O'Malley plugs Md. ballot measures in Monday appearances in Baltimore https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/omalley-plugs-md-ballot-measures-in-monday-appearances-in-baltimore/2012/11/05/75393ada-2777-11e2-b2a0-ae18d6159439_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post November 5, 2012 State legislators Aisha Braveboy, state delegate from the 25th district (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Supporters Of Md. Dream Act Discuss Implications https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/supporters-of-md-dream-act-discuss-implications/ August 25, 2024 WJZ-TV November 9, 2012 Bill Ferguson, state senator from the 46th district (2011–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Dozens take stand to protect DREAM Act https://www.wbaltv.com/article/dozens-take-stand-to-protect-dream-act/7076900 August 25, 2024 WBAL-TV September 30, 2012 Heather Mizeur, state delegate from the 20th district (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Gutman David Mizeur Considers an Unprecedented Run for the Governor's Mansion https://cnsmaryland.org/2012/12/11/mizeur-considers-an-unprecedented-run-for-the-governors-mansion/ August 25, 2024 Capital News Service December 11, 2012 Paul G. Pinsky, state senator from the 22nd district (1994–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Theis Michael Pinsky Says No to Gambling in Prince George's https://patch.com/maryland/hyattsville/pinsky-says-no-to-gambling-in-prince-george-s August 25, 2024 Patch October 15, 2012 Victor R. Ramirez, state senator from the 47th district (2011–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat) County officials Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County state's attorney (2010–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Dresser Michael Dream Act supporters ramp up campaign https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/23/dream-act-supporters-ramp-up-campaign-2/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 23, 2012 Rushern Baker, Prince George's County Executive (2010–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat) Ike Leggett, Montgomery County Executive (2006–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Marimow Ann E. At Maryland hearing on tuition bill, young illegal immigrants make emotional appeals https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/at-maryland-hearing-on-tuition-bill-young-illegal-immigrants-make-emotional-appeals/2011/02/16/ABfi1nQ_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post February 16, 2011 Individuals Mariann Budde, bishop of the Diocese of WashingtonMinisters to rally for Maryland's Dream Act https://www.wbaltv.com/article/ministers-to-rally-for-maryland-s-dream-act/7077271 August 25, 2024 WBAL-TV October 23, 2012 Zeke Cohen, teacher (#CEE0F2 Democrat) Charlene Dukes, president of Prince George's Community College (2007–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Jackson Alex Schools not expecting flood of students if Dream Act upheld https://www.capitalgazette.com/2012/09/16/schools-not-expecting-flood-of-students-if-dream-act-upheld/ August 25, 2024 The Capital September 16, 2012 Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (1992–present) Ben Jealous, president of the NAACP (2008–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Maryland News Md.'s Dream Act Draws Support At National Immigration Convention https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/md-s-dream-act-becomes-hot-topic-at-national-immigration-conference/ August 25, 2024 WJZ-TV September 24, 2012 William Kirwan, chancellor of the University System of Maryland (2002–present)Kirwan William E. Robertson William G. How every Marylander benefits from the Dream Act https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-every-marylander-benefits-from-the-dream-act/2011/08/30/gIQAlyYhxJ_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post September 2, 2011 Wallace Loh, president of the University of Maryland, College Park (2010–present) William E. Lori, archbishop of the Archdiocese of BaltimoreMaryland faith leaders back DREAM Act https://www.capitalgazette.com/2012/10/10/maryland-faith-leaders-back-dream-act/ August 25, 2024 The Capital October 10, 2012 Denis J. Madden, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Javier Miyares, president of University of Maryland Global Campus (2012–present)1,000 students, advocates march for Maryland Dream Act https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/06/1000-students-advocates-march-for-maryland-dream-act-2/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 6, 2012 Rob Sobhani, author and lecturer (#DDDDBB Independent)Durkin Erin Independent Candidate Sobhani Shakes Up Senate Race https://cnsmaryland.org/2012/10/19/independent-candidate-sobhani-shakes-up-senate-race/ August 25, 2024 Capital News Service October 19, 2012 Eugene Sutton, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers Maryland State Education Association Service Employees International UnionDream Act comes true for Marylanders https://www.wbaltv.com/article/dream-act-comes-true-for-marylanders-1/7077516 August 25, 2024 WBAL-TV November 7, 2012 Organizations CASA de MarylandLinskey Annie Maryland Dream Act defenders want to "educate" voters https://www.capitalgazette.com/2012/06/20/maryland-dream-act-defenders-want-to-educate-voters-2/ August 25, 2024 The Capital June 20, 2012 NAACP Newspapers Baltimore Afro-AmericanProposition 4: The Maryland DREAM Act Equal Access https://afro.com/proposition-4-the-maryland-dream-act-equal-access/ August 25, 2024 Baltimore Afro-American October 24, 2012 The Washington PostWashington Post endorsements for 2012 ballot https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/washington-post-endorsements-for-2012-ballot/2012/11/05/df0367f2-2465-11e2-ba29-238a6ac36a08_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post November 5, 2012 No 50em Statewide officials Kris Kobach, Kansas Secretary of State (2011–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Johnston Caitlin Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach Urges Md. Republicans to Overturn Dream Act https://cnsmaryland.org/2012/08/28/kansas-secretary-of-state-kris-kobach-urges-md-republicans-to-overturn-dream-act/ August 25, 2024 Capital News Service August 28, 2012 State legislators Kathy Afzali, state delegate from the 4th district (2011–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican) James Brochin, state senator from the 42nd district (2003–present) (#CEE0F2 Democrat)Effort to repeal illegal-immigrant tuition breaks under way https://www.baltimoresun.com/2011/05/03/effort-to-repeal-illegal-immigrant-tuition-breaks-under-way/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun May 3, 2011 Nancy Jacobs, state senator form the 34th district (1999–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Blumberg Sara Jacobs challenges Ruppersburger in the 2nd District https://www.capitalgazette.com/2012/10/22/jacobs-challenges-ruppersburger-in-the-2nd-district/ August 25, 2024 The Capital October 22, 2012 Jay Jacobs, state delegate from the 36th district (2011–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)O'Malley Signs Md. Illegal Immigrant in-State Tuition Bill https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/omalley-signs-md-illegal-immigrant-in-state-tuition-bill/1892421/ August 25, 2024 NBC4 Washington May 10, 2011 Nic Kipke, state delegate from the 31st district (2007–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican) Susan Krebs, state delegate from district 9B (2003–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican) Pat McDonough, state delegate from the 7th district (2003–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican) Tony O'Donnell, minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2007–present) from district 29C (1995–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Loos Kelsi O'Donnell, Hoyer Race Shows Very Different Worldview https://cnsmaryland.org/2012/10/26/odonnell-hoyer-race-shows-very-different-worldview/ August 25, 2024 Capital News Service October 26, 2012 Neil Parrott, state delegate from district 2B (2011–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Lazarick Len Maryland immigrant tuition foes claim 40,000 signatures on petition drive https://thedailyrecord.com/2011/05/31/maryland-immigrant-tuition-foes-face-petition-deadline/ August 25, 2024 Maryland Daily Record May 31, 2011 Justin Ready, state delegate from the 5th district (2011–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)George Alisha Explaining the Maryland DREAM Act, referendum question four https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/09/16/explaining-the-maryland-dream-act-referendum-question-four/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 16, 2012 Edward R. Reilly, state senator from the 33rd district (2009–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Bourg Allison Political Notes: Rally on ballot questions tonight https://www.capitalgazette.com/2012/11/01/political-notes-rally-on-ballot-questions-tonight/ August 25, 2024 The Capital November 1, 2012 Steve Schuh, state delegate from the 31st district (2007–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican) Michael D. Smigiel Sr., state delegate from the 36th district (2003–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Pyles Alexander Opponents say Dream Act study's authors are dreaming https://thedailyrecord.com/2012/10/09/opponents-say-dream-act-studys-authors-are-dreaming/ August 25, 2024 Maryland Daily Record October 9, 2012 County officials Haven Shoemaker, member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners from the 2nd district (2010–present) (#FFE6E6 Republican)Hare Mary Gail Officials oppose tuition break for illegal immigrants https://www.baltimoresun.com/2011/05/27/officials-oppose-tuition-break-for-illegal-immigrants/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun May 27, 2011 Individuals Ann Corcoran, anti-refugee activist and bloggerKazanjian Glynis State tea partyers ready for fight on tuition https://thedailyrecord.com/2011/04/26/state-tea-partyers-ready-for-fight-on-tuition/ August 25, 2024 Maryland Daily Record April 26, 2011 Organizations Judicial WatchLinskey Annie National group to aid in-state tuition repeal https://www.baltimoresun.com/2011/09/22/national-group-to-aid-in-state-tuition-repeal/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 22, 2011 Opinion polls Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Marginof error For Against UndecidedOpinionWorksLinskey Annie Dresser Michael Md. voters evenly split on same-sex marriage https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/27/md-voters-evenly-split-on-same-sex-marriage/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun October 27, 2012October 20–23, 2012801 (LV)± 3.5%47%45%8%The Washington PostWashington Post Poll https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postpoll_20121015.html?itid=lk_inline_manual_466 August 25, 2024 The Washington Post October 15, 2012October 11–15, 2012843 (LV)± 4.0%60%35%5%934 (RV)59%35%5%OpinionWorksLinskey Annie Dresser Michael Marriage, yes; gambling, no https://www.newspapers.com/image/262843129/ August 25, 2024 The Baltimore Sun September 29, 2012 Newspapers.comSeptember 25–27, 2012804 (LV)± 3.5%44%41%15%Gonzales ResearchMaryland Poll http://marylandreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Gonzales-Maryland-Poll-September-2012-2.pdf Gonzales Research August 25, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240629053804/http://marylandreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Gonzales-Maryland-Poll-September-2012-2.pdf June 29, 2024 September 2012September 17–23, 2012813 (RV)± 3.5%58%34%8%Gonzales ResearchMaryland Poll http://www.gonzalesresearch.com/polls/Latest_Poll.pdf Gonzales Research August 25, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20120314042412/http://www.gonzalesresearch.com/polls/Latest%20Poll.pdf March 14, 2012 October 2011September 19–27, 2011805 (RV)± 3.5%47%51%3% Results Question 4 passed handily in many of Maryland's suburban and urban counties, but saw its weakest support in non-Hispanic white neighborhoods in more rural areas of the state.Morello Carol Mellnik Ted Washington suburbs pivotal in Maryland vote on ballot initiatives https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-suburbs-pivotal-in-maryland-vote-on-ballot-initiatives/2012/11/20/7a6a9a84-2f48-11e2-9f50-0308e1e75445_story.html August 25, 2024 The Washington Post November 20, 2012 2012 Maryland Question 4 1521579 1063228 By county By county yes #B0CEFF;line-height:135%; none +Breakdown of voting by county2012 Presidential General Election Results https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2012/results/general/gen_detail_qresults_2012_4_0004S-.html elections.maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Elections August 25, 2024CountyYesNoMarginTotalVotes#%#%#%Allegany11,00934.2%16,63165.8%-5,622-20.3%27,640Anne Arundel124,74149.6%126,63250.4%-1,891-0.8%251,373Baltimore City168,27970.6%70,13729.4%98,14241.2%238,416Baltimore196,47052.9%175,06447.1%21,4065.8%371,534Calvert20,35247.0%22,98353.0%-2,631-6.1%43,335Caroline5,12240.2%7,62359.8%-2,501-19.6%12,745Carroll31,94137.6%53,10262.4%-21,161-24.9%85,043Cecil17,47843.1%23,04756.9%-5,569-13.7%40,525Charles43,45159.9%29,07140.1%14,38019.8%72,522Dorchester6,79847.9%7,40252.1%-604-4.3%14,200Frederick55,80549.7%56,39350.3%-588-0.5%112,198Garrett4,57237.2%7,70862.8%-3,136-25.5%12,280Harford50,80541.5%71,67858.5%-20,873-17.0%122,483Howard90,56661.1%57,72638.9%32,83022.1%148,282Kent4,65249.6%4,72250.4%-70-0.7%9,374Montgomery313,68172.3%120,09727.7%193,58444.6%433,778Prince George's273,75274.9%91,58825.1%182,16449.9%365,340Queen Anne's9,73040.4%14,36859.6%-4,638-19.2%24,098St. Mary's21,70647.6%23,86852.4%-2,162-4.7%45,574Somerset5,12553.7%4,41146.3%7147.5%9,536Talbot9,36947.7%10,26952.3%-900-4.6%19,638Washington23,52439.6%35,90760.4%-12,383-20.8%59,431Wicomico20,47851.8%19,07648.2%1,4023.5%39,554Worcester12,18347.0%13,72553.0%-1,542-6.0%25,908 Total 1,521,579 58.9% 1,063,228 41.1%458,35117.7%2,584,807 References Category:2011 in American law Maryland Question 4 Category:2012 in Maryland 2012 Category:Illegal immigration to the United States Category:Education in Maryland Category:Immigration legislation