Voters to decide on constitutional convention question

Maryland voters get one chance every 20 years to decide whether they want to hold a convention to rewrite the state's constitution, and the question is again before them on the ballot.

The threshold for approval isn't easy. It would need a majority from all voters who cast ballots in the election, not just a majority of voters who weigh in on the issue alone. It's a significant qualifier, because many voters often vote for offices at the top of the ballot and skip questions near the bottom.

Supporters of holding a convention say it could be an effective way of addressing government reforms that present conflicts of interest to elected officials, such as term limits or reducing lawmakers' roles in redrawing legislative districts.