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Maryland Democrats cast votes for Kamala Harris
Maryland’s 60th Electoral College meeting, led by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, saw electors cast votes for the president and the vice president.
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Lt. Governor of Maryland, Aruna Miller / Aruna Miller
Electors of Maryland gathered at the Maryland State House to cast their votes on Dec. 12 for the president and vice president of the United States.
Republican former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance won the presidential election, but the Democratic candidates earned the majority of Maryland’s votes.
Maryland’s electoral votes were awarded to Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.
Alongside Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and other prominent figures attended the event, underscoring Maryland’s dedication to ensuring that every vote contributes to the national outcome.
This was the 60th meeting of the state’s Electoral College. Governor Wes Moore opened the ceremony at 9 a.m., setting the stage for the important constitutional process. Following both state and federal guidelines, the electors took an oath and then cast their votes in line with the state’s popular vote.
Lt. Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller served as the President of Maryland’s Electoral College and took her place as one of the state’s 10 presidential electors.
Miller stated, “This is an important constitutional duty, and I’m proud to represent the people of Maryland in this role.”
The sealed electoral votes will be sent to the U.S. Senate, where Congress will meet on Jan. 6, 2025, to officially count and certify the results from all states and the District of Columbia.
The Electoral College meeting, held on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday of December, is an important part of the democratic process required by federal law. This year’s meeting continued Maryland’s tradition of civic participation and dedication to democratic values.
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