The entreaties from Gov. Wes Moore’s campaign started in November and have come every few days since then. The email solicitations warn of the looming “fundraising freeze” and seek quick donations.
“On January 10, MD’s fundraising freeze will take effect, meaning that Wes and I won’t be able to accept any contributions to support our campaigns as we work with the General Assembly to strengthen Maryland’s economy, health care access, public education, public safety, transportation, and so much more,” Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) wrote in a Dec. 30 solicitation.
“That’s why we set a $10,000 end-of-year fundraising goal for this grassroots team. Powering our movement through the freeze is no easy task, but we can do it with your support.”
Moore and Miller are hardly alone. With every state elected official barred by law from raising money during the 90-day General Assembly session, which runs from Jan. 10 to April 8, lawmakers and top statewide officers are scrambling to raise money in the hours leading up to the session’s noontime start.
The week before session starts is a particular frenzy, with almost 80 fundraising events scheduled to take place, according to lists compiled by lobbying firms, political committees and fundraising consultants and invitations viewed by Maryland Matters — most in a few-block radius near the State House.
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