Maryland Forward Party

08/26/2026

Maryland voters get to decide the future of our congressional maps this November. The General Assembly recently passed House Bill 2100, placing a state constitutional amendment directly on your ballot for November 3.

Before you cast your vote, it is important to understand what HB2100 changes!

If approved, the measure would remove long-standing state constitutional protections for congressional districts, such as compactness and respecting local subdivision boundaries, defaulting strictly to federal rules.

This gives politicians already in power the ability to draw district lines with minimal court oversight and escalates a national partisan arms race that prioritizes party survival over voter choice.

Both major political parties participate in this system, using gerrymandering to pick their voters instead of letting voters choose their representatives. Maryland Forward Party believes we must end this race to the bottom.

Instead of stripping away constitutional guardrails, Maryland should establish an Independent Redistricting Commission so everyday citizens draw fair maps.

Vote NO on HB2100 on November 3.

What steps will you take to ensure fair elections in your community? Let us know in the comments!

Learn more and get involved at https://www.marylandforwardparty.com

08/24/2026

As we reflect on the 2026 Primary Election, we are celebrating an impactful campaign with Steven Messmer, who ran for State Senator in District 40. His run brought an important focus to voter outreach and highlighted the need to challenge established political dynamics.

- Most Memorable Moment: Reaching voters directly with open dialogue, meeting residents across District 40 who were eager to discuss real community solutions.

- Lessons Learned: Facing the challenge of loyalty politics, demonstrating how entrenched major-party dynamics often create the largest barriers to meaningful reform.

- Up Next: Expanding his service as his family recently became certified to do foster care, while continuing his work at a legal nonprofit and focusing on legislative advocacy.

Steven shows that bringing practical, independent solutions to state politics is a continuous journey. How do you think Maryland can best break down barriers for non-traditional and reform-minded candidates?

08/21/2026

Tonya Sweat’s petition to get on the ballot for Prince George’s County Executive in November’s general election was denied. News4’s Dominique Moody reports Sweat decided to take legal action.

08/18/2026

📢🚨Forward Party MD and WomenFWD would like to invite you to join this virtual session on Aug 26 at 7:30pm est.

Please register at: fwd.party/justwanna

08/14/2026

Last week State Democrats in Annapolis voted in favor of a State Constitutional Amendment, to make gerrymandering easier and harder to challenge in the future. We and our partners, Lyon for Delegate Kevin Hornberger 🇺🇸 , are pushing back against this dangerous bill. We recommend that Maryland Voters vote NO to this ballot measure, on November 3, and instead advocate for other solutions such as commissions.

08/14/2026

As we reflect on the 2026 Primary Election, we are celebrating an impactful campaign with Dr. Juliet Agocha, who ran for Prince George's County Council in District 4.

- Most Memorable Moment: Connecting directly with residents across District 4 to hear their concerns and build a true grassroots community movement.

- Lessons Learned: Realizing the significant influence sample ballots have on local races, reinforcing the need for accessible, nonpartisan voter education.

- Up Next: Continuing her active service through volunteer work, technology and cybersecurity education, and supporting local organizations.

Dr. Juliet Agocha demonstrates that grassroots civic engagement extends far beyond election day. Maryland Forward Party is proud to have endorsed her, and looking forward to what's next!

👇 What steps do you think Maryland can take to improve nonpartisan voter education in local elections?

08/13/2026

I’ve had a number of friends reach out asking about what the Republican Central Committee (RCC) would do in regard to replacing their candidate for St. Mary’s County Commissioner President after the unfortunate and untimely death of Mr. Tom Jarboe.
I’m happy to report that they made the decision to appoint Mr. Roy Alvey to fill the vacancy and have him on the ballot.
This was, in my opinion, the most fair and the right outcome considering Roy ran in the primary and had the second highest total of votes behind Mr. Jarboe.
Congrats Mr. Alvey.
See the RCC statement attached:

08/11/2026

For the first time in 330 years, Prince George's County voters have an independent choice on the ballot for County Executive: Tonya Sweat.

Getting an independent candidate on the ballot is built on genuine grassroots power. For six months straight, Tonya’s team worked tirelessly to gather more than 6,300 pen-and-paper signatures from local residents.

When her team submitted the signatures, they faced a last-minute expected administrative hurdle that required 140 more signatures. Instead of giving up, the Sweat Warriors gathered over 250 additional signatures in just THREE hours to officially secure her spot on the November ballot!

Let’s make Team Sweat's work count by telling friends and family across Maryland about Tonya’s campaign.

You can learn more about Tonya Sweat's campaign at https://tonyasweat.com and explore structural governance solutions at https://marylandforwardparty.com.

How do you feel about seeing independent candidates on local Maryland ballots this election season?

08/06/2026

Maryland Forward Party is deeply concerned about the proposed constitutional amendment approved by the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate this week, and what this could mean for the future of our state.

Now is the moment for voters to pay close attention, ask tough questions, and learn the full impact before making a consequential decision in November.

We'll be helping voters demystify the amendment and how it could impact us all in the next coming weeks.

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08/06/2026