Some Democrats raised concerns about the Republican nominee’s temperament to serve on the Maryland State Board of Elections. She was confirmed on a 32-12 vote.
A Senate committee recommends Diane Butler for confirmation but some reservations remain. Lam, panel’s vice chair, joins two others in opposition.
Maryland Matters has obtained copies of some of the emails and social media posts that have stalled Diane Butler’s nomination to the State Board of Elections.
Senate President Bill Ferguson said the recent arrest and resignation of a Republican member of the State Board of Elections means some future nominations will face more scrutiny.
The confirmation of retired Lt. Col. Roland Butler comes two days after the Senate Executive Nominations Committee announced a unusual solution to break the logjam.
The confirmation of a historic nominee to lead the Maryland State Police remains in limbo after nearly an hour of testimony before the Senate Executive…