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Welcome to the Maryland state page! Here, Maryland organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Welcome to the Maryland state page! Here, Maryland organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.


To be eligible in the state of Maryland you must be:
== Political Landscape of Maryland==
===Partisan Composition of Maryland ===
Overall, Maryland is considered a deep blue state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of D+14 as of 2022, regularly voting 62-67% Democrat in statewide races. The state's governor, both US Senators and 7 of their 8 US House seats are Democrat. Democrats also have veto-proof majorities in the state house (102-39) and state senate (34-13), giving them a trifecta (as of 2/10/24).
===Progressive Outlook for Maryland===
The overall progressive strategy for Maryland is very optimistic. The state legislature is amenable to progressive legislation and many goals can be directly accomplished here. The goal for progressives should be retaining blue seats and flipping red seats while primarying out uncooperative or moderate Democrats who stand in the way of progressive goals. The state has citizen-led veto measures only, unfortunately, but things could be much worse overall. As MD is a closed-primary blue state, it is highly recommended to register as a Democrat to vote for progressive candidates in their primaries.
==Get Involved==
===Register to Vote in Maryland===
[[Maryland/Voting]]
===Progressive Organizations in Maryland===
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Maryland. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
=== Notable Campaigns in 2024===
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Maryland. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them. Since Maryland is deep blue, the Democrat primaries tend to be the real elections here.


* A US citizen
'''May 14th Primary Election (Filing Deadline February 9th)'''
* A Maryland resident
* At least 16 years old (you can register at 16, but generally, you're not able to vote unless you'll be 18 by the next General Election)
* Not have been found by a court to be incapable of voting by reason of mental disability
* Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes
* Not have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, you have completed serving a court ordered sentence of imprisonment.


Youth Vote
*'''US Senate:''' With Cardin retiring, this seat is certainly going to be competitive in the primary and it is imperative that a progressive candidate wins this solidly-blue open seat in a rare open contest. [https://ballotpedia.org/Angela_Alsobrooks Angela Alsobrooks] seems to be the most progressive.
 
*'''MD-2:''' An open blue seat with three Democrats competing. [https://gojohnnyo.com/?no-popup John Olszewski Jr.]seems to be the frontrunner, [https://ballotpedia.org/Harry_Bhandari Bhandari]voted significantly to the right of the average Democrat in the Maryland house and [https://ballotpedia.org/Bryan_Moore Bryan Moore]is completely unknown.
In Maryland, cities can choose to lower the voting age at the local level through a city council vote. So far, the following municipalities have lowed their voting age to 16 for all local elections: Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, and Takoma Park. This means that every resident of these municipalities who will be 16 years of age or older on Election Day is eligible to register and vote in local elections. You must be 18 by Election Day to vote in state or federal elections.
*'''MD-3:''' An open blue seat with fourteen Democrats competing. [https://ballotpedia.org/Clarence_Lam Clarence Lam] seems like the most progressive candidate who can win, but he doesn't have a campaign website yet.
 
*'''[https://gabrielforcongress.com/ Gabriel Njinimbot for US House MD-4:]''' Gabriel is a strong progressive choice who draws inspiration from Bernie Sanders and AOC, running against an AIPAC-endorsed moderate holding a seat so blue that no Republicans are even running for it. This is THE election for MD-4, so if you're progressive and want to make an impact on what kind of house majority Democrats will have, here is your chance!
Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens:
*'''MD-6:''' An open swing seat with twelve Democrats competing. Ideology AND electability matter here, so consider this when voting.
 
'''November 5th General Election''' 
In Maryland, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.  
*'''US Senate:''' With Cardin retiring, and popular former governor Larry Hogan (R) running, this senate seat might be more competitive than normal. Whoever ends up winning the Democratic primary for this race may need your support!
 
*'''MD-6:''' David Trone (D) is retiring to run for US Senate, and MD-6 is the only swing district in Maryland at this level. As such, a key progressive priority should be ensuring whoever wins the Democratic primary wins this seat in November.
Voters without traditional residence:  
*'''MD-7:''' No Republicans have filed to run in this race, meaning this is a rare opportunity to vote third party! [https://ballotpedia.org/Michael_Scott_(Maryland) Michael Scott (People's Party)] and [https://ballotpedia.org/Michael_Sigmon Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party)] are running against a Democrat, most likely the incumbent Kwesi Mfume.
 
===Run for Local Office===
It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them.
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.
 
'''ID Requirements'''
 
When registering to vote, you will need to provide either your current, valid state driver's license or MVA ID card number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your voter registration form.
 
When it is time to vote, for first time voters will be
 
* A current and valid photo ID such as a Maryland driver's license, MVA ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other State or federal government-issued ID card.
* A current document that shows your name and address
* Such as a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any other official document.
* The document must be dated within three months of the election to be considered current.
 
===== '''Absentee Ballot Process''' =====
Mail-in voting is available and no excuse is required. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is 14 days before the election. You can return your mail-in ballot request form through mail, in person at your local elections office, or online. Voted ballots must be received or postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. You can sign up to track your mail-in ballot on your Board of Elections website.
 
Those who requested a mail-in ballot but end up voting in person will have to vote a provisional ballot. If you have not already voted, election officials will count that ballot as your vote. Do not mail a ballot and vote in person. For specifics, you can find your local county clerk contact info here.
 
Voters who submitted a request for a mail ballot at least 60 days prior to an election will receive their mail ballots 43 days prior to the election. For those who applied for a mail ballot within 60 days of the election, their ballot will be dispatched as soon as the request is received.
 
Cure Process for Mail-In Ballots:
 
Effective 10/1/2023
 
If your mail-in ballot is rejected due to a missing signature, your local board of elections is required to notify you as soon as possible, but not later than three business days after discovering the omission. The deadline to provide your missing signature is by 10 am on the 10th day after Election Day. You can sign up to track your mail-in ballot on your Board of Elections website.
 
You can provide the missing signature by
 
# Sending a digital picture message via email or phone to your local board of elections office or
# Utilizing various communication options, including email, an accessible online portal, a mailed form, or an in-person visit to your local elections office.
 
'''Early Voting'''
 
You can vote in an early voting center in the county where you live. Please be sure to check with your local Board of Elections or the State Board of Elections to ensure you know your correct voting locations.
 
Note:  If you are eligible but not yet registered to vote, you can register and vote during early voting. Go to an early voting center in the county where you live and bring a document that proves where you live.


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Revision as of 18:31, 12 February 2024

Welcome to the Maryland state page! Here, Maryland organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.

Political Landscape of Maryland

Partisan Composition of Maryland

Overall, Maryland is considered a deep blue state, with a Cook PVI of D+14 as of 2022, regularly voting 62-67% Democrat in statewide races. The state's governor, both US Senators and 7 of their 8 US House seats are Democrat. Democrats also have veto-proof majorities in the state house (102-39) and state senate (34-13), giving them a trifecta (as of 2/10/24).

Progressive Outlook for Maryland

The overall progressive strategy for Maryland is very optimistic. The state legislature is amenable to progressive legislation and many goals can be directly accomplished here. The goal for progressives should be retaining blue seats and flipping red seats while primarying out uncooperative or moderate Democrats who stand in the way of progressive goals. The state has citizen-led veto measures only, unfortunately, but things could be much worse overall. As MD is a closed-primary blue state, it is highly recommended to register as a Democrat to vote for progressive candidates in their primaries.

Get Involved

Register to Vote in Maryland

Maryland/Voting

Progressive Organizations in Maryland

Below is a list of progressive organizations in Maryland. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.

Notable Campaigns in 2024

Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Maryland. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them. Since Maryland is deep blue, the Democrat primaries tend to be the real elections here.

May 14th Primary Election (Filing Deadline February 9th)

  • US Senate: With Cardin retiring, this seat is certainly going to be competitive in the primary and it is imperative that a progressive candidate wins this solidly-blue open seat in a rare open contest. Angela Alsobrooks seems to be the most progressive.
  • MD-2: An open blue seat with three Democrats competing. John Olszewski Jr.seems to be the frontrunner, Bhandarivoted significantly to the right of the average Democrat in the Maryland house and Bryan Mooreis completely unknown.
  • MD-3: An open blue seat with fourteen Democrats competing. Clarence Lam seems like the most progressive candidate who can win, but he doesn't have a campaign website yet.
  • Gabriel Njinimbot for US House MD-4: Gabriel is a strong progressive choice who draws inspiration from Bernie Sanders and AOC, running against an AIPAC-endorsed moderate holding a seat so blue that no Republicans are even running for it. This is THE election for MD-4, so if you're progressive and want to make an impact on what kind of house majority Democrats will have, here is your chance!
  • MD-6: An open swing seat with twelve Democrats competing. Ideology AND electability matter here, so consider this when voting.

November 5th General Election

  • US Senate: With Cardin retiring, and popular former governor Larry Hogan (R) running, this senate seat might be more competitive than normal. Whoever ends up winning the Democratic primary for this race may need your support!
  • MD-6: David Trone (D) is retiring to run for US Senate, and MD-6 is the only swing district in Maryland at this level. As such, a key progressive priority should be ensuring whoever wins the Democratic primary wins this seat in November.
  • MD-7: No Republicans have filed to run in this race, meaning this is a rare opportunity to vote third party! Michael Scott (People's Party) and Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party) are running against a Democrat, most likely the incumbent Kwesi Mfume.

Run for Local Office

An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.

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