Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 7
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That the right of the People to participate in the Legislature is the best security of liberty and the foundation of all free Government; for this purpose, elections ought to be free and frequent; and every citizen having the qualifications prescribed by the Constitution, ought to have the right of suffrage.
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