The Work Behind the Wins: What the 2026 Session Delivered

About this episode

Karen Darkes and Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins discuss the achievements of the 2026 legislative session in Maryland.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Burn the Talking Points, Maryland Democratic Party Executive Director Karen Darkes sits down with Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins to break down the 2026 legislative session: from the energy in Annapolis to the real wins delivered for Maryland communities. The conversation centers on HB 115, landmark legislation that integrates voter registration into the reentry process, expanding access to the ballot, and ensuring more Marylanders have a voice in our democracy....

People in this episode

Host: Karen Darkes

Guest: Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins

Topics covered

• legislative session
• voter registration
• Maryland communities
• democracy
• politics

Keywords

• 2026 session
• voter registration
• HB 115
• Maryland
• legislation
• democracy
• Annapolis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maryland Democratic Party

Books & works: HB 115

Places: Maryland, Annapolis

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