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Maryland State Board of Elections spent $120,268,313 since 2008

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Maryland State Board of Elections reported spending $7,609,234 - 65 percent - more in 2017 than it did 10 years ago, according to a Anne Arundel Today analysis of state purchasing records.

The Department of Budget and Management publishes all payments made by public agencies in each fiscal year, with data available for fiscal years 2008 through 2017. Vendors include private businesses, local governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals.

Maryland State Board of Elections reported 695 purchases in the last 10 years, with total purchases totaling $120,268,313.

Maryland State Board of Elections purchases
Year
Total Annual Spending
Year-over-year change (%)
2008
$11,710,983
2009
$10,203,827
-12.9
2010
$5,835,801
-42.8
2011
$15,536,749
166.2
2012
$10,463,697
-32.6
2013
$9,572,186
-8.5
2014
$6,227,706
-34.9
2015
$12,646,382
103.1
2016
$18,750,767
48.3
2017
$19,320,217
3

Source: Department of Budget and Management

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