In the Matter of Pughsley

In the Matter of William Pughsley, No. 1489, Sept. Term 2023. Opinion by Beachley, J. Voting rights – disqualification under Election Law § 3-102(b)(2) – adults under guardianship for mental disability – erroneous legal standard. Maryland’s voter disqualification statute applies only when an otherwise qualified individual who “is under guardianship for mental disability and a court . . . has specifically found by clear and convincing evidence that the individual cannot communicate, with or without accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process[.]” Md. Code (2003, 2022 Repl.…