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.
Committee focuses on nominee’s social media posts and emails.
Diane Butler is the fourth Republican nominated for two seats on the state board of elections. A fifth nominee is being held because he is a filed candidate.
Baltimore City District Court Judge Kevin Wilson’s renomination was pulled before a Monday hearing of the Senate Executive Nominations Committee.
A Maryland judge who is the daughter of the late Secretary of State Madeline Albright is set to join the state’s Commission on Judicial Disabilities.
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.