Equality Maryland Political Action Committee

Equality Maryland Political Action Committee Equality Maryland's PAC is a 501(c)4 organization that helps elect public officials who support full legal equality for LGBT people and their families.

Find the list of EQMD PAC-endorsed candidates for 2014 here: http://equalitymaryland.org/2014endorsements/

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE EQUALITY MARYLAND PAC? Equality Maryland's Political Action Committee was established in 2006 to help elect individuals at the state and local level in Maryland who are committed to working for fairness and equality for LGBT individuals, our families and our communi

ties. The PAC also works to support fair-minded incumbents. WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR? In 2006 the PAC endorsed 75 candidates for the state legislature; 80% of these candidates won! For some of our endorsed candidates, we made financial contributions and provided valuable volunteer help. In 2007 we also endorsed a candidate for Baltimore City Council who came within 743 votes of becoming the first openly gay City Councilor. In 2010 elections, 73 of our 81 PAC-endorsed candidates were elected. The Equality Maryland PAC sent questionnaires to over 300 candidates. The vetting process for endorsement is ongoing as the PAC continues to interview the growing number of electoral challengers. If warranted, additional endorsements will be announced when this process is complete. WHAT ARE OUR CRITERIA FOR ENDORSING CANDIDATES? The minimum criteria for endorsement includes completing the PAC questionnaire and supporting EQMD’s two key legislative priorities – gender identity anti-discrimination protections and full civil marriage equality. Additional considerations included viability, ability to advance legislation, and relationship with key constituencies. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Help us continue to work for the election of fair minded candidates by making a donation to Equality Maryland today! Click here to make a contribution:
https://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35015/donate_page/pac

We need your help to keep up the fight through November and beyond.

- Host a house party to help us raise money for the PAC and its endorsed candidates

- Volunteer to work on the campaign of an endorsed candidate (make sure to tell them that you are an Equality Maryland member)

- Help us interview candidates seeking the PAC’s endorsement

- Volunteer on primary and/or election day to help us identity supportive voters. If you have any questions or want to help, please contact us at [email protected]

04/01/2015

A spokesman for Gov. Larry Hogan  on Wednesday dismissed a state senator's proposed ban on state-funded travel to Indiana, calling the idea a political "stunt."

03/21/2015

While we still have some work ahead, thanks to our PAC endorsed candidates who are shepherding bills important to the LGBT community through the General Assembly, State Senator Cheryl C. Kagan, Delegate Terri Hill, Delegate David Moon, Senator Susan Lee, Delegate Dan Morhaim, Delegate Shane Pendergrass, Senator Delores Kelley, Delegate Pete Hammen, Delegate Geraldine Valentino Smith and of course our LGBT Caucus - Senator Rich Madaleno, Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Delegate Anne Kaiser, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Delegate Mary Washington and Delegate Luke Clippinger

Shamefully, two EQMD PAC endorsed candidates, Senators Bobby Zirkin and Victor Ramirez voted against one of EQMDs's prio...
03/12/2015

Shamefully, two EQMD PAC endorsed candidates, Senators Bobby Zirkin and Victor Ramirez voted against one of EQMDs's priority bills (SB 402) that would allow an individual who has parented a child to ask a court to determine whether they are a de facto parent and therefore has the duties, rights and obligations of a parent. Even the Baltimore Sun thought this was an important bill for children and parents.

When couples divorce, the biggest victims of the breakup are often the children, who lose the daily support and encouragement of a parent they've grown to love and trust. Non-custodial parents can experience similar feelings of loss, confusion and anger over the failure of a relationship.

EQMD PAC endorsed Delegate Will William Colonel Smith Jr!
02/12/2015

EQMD PAC endorsed Delegate Will William Colonel Smith Jr!

Yolanda Vazquez is on location in Annapolis, Maryland with Maryland House Delegate from District 20, William C. Smith Jr.. They discuss the 2015 Legislative Session. Follow Delegate William C. Smith Jr. on Facebook. Taped 02/04/15.

11/04/2014

EQMD at the polls for District 9!

Voters in District 9, the difference between Ryan Frederic and the other (anti-LGBT) candidate are stark. Cast a vote fo...
11/02/2014

Voters in District 9, the difference between Ryan Frederic and the other (anti-LGBT) candidate are stark. Cast a vote for fairness and equality, cast your vote for Ryan Frederic - Senate District 9.

District 9B - Vote for Tom Coale for Maryland State Delegate, District 9B. He is smart, funny, committed and will work ...
10/23/2014

District 9B - Vote for Tom Coale for Maryland State Delegate, District 9B. He is smart, funny, committed and will work hard for you in Annapolis.

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Baltimore, MD
21230

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