Gansler Supporters File Lawsuit to Block Rival's Fundraising Plans During Legislative Session

Supporters of State’s Attorney Doug Gansler, who’s running for Maryland governor, filed a lawsuit Thursday to block the running mate of rival Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown from raising money during the legislative session, The Washington Post reports.

State law prohibits state office holders—which includes Brown, Gansler and Gansler’s running mate Del. Jolene Ivy—from asking for campaign funds during the 90-day legislative session, which starts next month.

But the State Board of Elections said it was OK for Brown's running mate Howard County Executive Ken Ulman to raise money during the session, The Post reports.

The lawsuit was filed by Maryland lawyer Daniel M. Clements, who said he wasn't acting on behalf of Gansler's campaign, The Post reports.

>>> See: ‘Lawsuit challenges Brown’s running mate’s plans to raise money in Md. legislative session’ at WashingtonPost.com.