Voters cast at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex in Prince George's County during the 2024 general election. A circuit judge rejected claims by unaffiliated voters that they are disenfranchised by the state's closed primary system. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) BY: CHRISTINE CONDON “An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by unaffiliated Maryland voters, who argued that the state’s closed primary elections infringe

Photo by: MD planning By: Jeff Morgan “The commission heard mixed reviews from speakers during the listening session, with some advocating for changes and others opposing potential redistricting.” Read Full Article here: https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/redistricting-commission-hears-mixed-opinions-on-redrawing-district-maps Hear Maryland Forward Party’s Testimony: https://youtu.be/gxF0hrGQeZY?t=2936

Commentary By: Colin Pascal From left, Maryland House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, Senate Minority Leader Stephen Hershey, House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready present the Republican response to Governor Wes Moore’s redistricting plans in the Miller Senate Building Media Center. (Kim Hairston/staff) “At the very moment that Gov. Wes Moore is leaning into partisanship and alienating centrist voters, Maryland Republicans are missing an opportun

Maryland Forward Party provided testimony last night as part of the Commission’s 3rd Hearing. Hear our testimony here: https://youtu.be/gxF0hrGQeZY?t=2936

“A solid majority of Americans continue to say a third major U.S. political party is needed, but several follow-up questions in a recent Gallup survey cast doubt on their commitment to supporting one. While 55% of Americans say they are at least “somewhat likely” to vote for third-party candidates, only 15% say they are “very likely” to do so. But when asked how they would vote if a third-party candidate they preferred was unlikely to win, more Americans say they would change

BY: BRYAN P. SEARS Maryland Matters “Lawsuit argues current system of state-funded party primaries disenfranchises close to 1 million...

By: Carlo Marcomber “In a closed primary, only voters registered with a political party can participate. Independent voters are excluded...

See article here: https://marylandmatters.org/briefs/elections-board-seeks-dismissal-of-unaffiliated-voter-lawsuit/

See Article here: https://apnews.com/projects/ranked-choice-voting-explained/