Meet our Candidates and Affiliates

I am running to solve problems, strengthen our schools, and put residents ahead of special interests. Everyone should have a voice in our democracy, and the Forward Party’s focus on collaboration and transparency is how I believe government should work.

I'm running to serve my community - as a mom, business owner, and community leader, I am constantly seeking ways to serve and improve our community. I believe government can be a force for good in our lives, and I've experienced it firsthand over time. I sought the Forward Party endorsement because our values aligned - people over partisanship, problem-solving, and committed to upholding our democratic values and serving our communities.

I firmly believe that we need fresh leadership that is willing to work selflessly to implement improvements on how we choose our leaders and are willing to bring people together to solve problems. I aligned with the Maryland Forward Party because I believe we have a common desire to return the power to the people.

The two-party system has driven us apart by harping on our differences and divisive national issues, whereas my campaign -- and the Forward Party -- are about emphasizing our common values and shared local issues.

I am running for Delegate in District 19 to be a new, strong voice for working families. I sought the endorsement of the Forward Party because it firmly believes in innovation and entrepreneurship, respect and dignity, personal responsibility, and civil engagement.

I’m running because elections and government should be people-powered, transparent, and focused on results. I’m partnering with the Forward Party because they value collaboration and effective local governance over polarization

I affiliated with MDFWD because I want to see a return to civility in politics and believe open primaries plus ranked choice voting is one way to get us there. A struggle for power and control is not productive or reflective of democracy.

As a decorated Marine-Corps combat-wounded veteran, I'm running to deliver common-sense leadership focused on our community and informed by the people who live here. The Forward Party's commitment to problem-solving over partisanship reflects how I believe government should work.

I’m running to bring the community’s voices back to the table. St. Mary’s County deserves leadership that is proactive, accountable, and transparent. I appreciate the Forward Party’s mission of better governance through community focused, bottom-up problem solving. Local issues affect us all, no matter our party affiliation, and we’ll solve them with community collaboration.

As a veteran and whistleblower, I believe we need ethical, transparent leaders at all levels. As a State Senator, I can directly impact people's lives while supporting these goals. I have done my duty to my country; now I want to make a difference in my community.

My lifelong experience as a community advocate who seeks to show up in times of need
exemplifies my commitment to serving the public good. My campaign, launched in 2025, is a
purely grassroots effort; all endorsements and contributions are local. Seeking the Forward
Party’s endorsement was based on the stated guiding principles.

I'm running to put people before politics, bring common-sense leadership to County Government, and build a Washington County where everyone has a fair shot. I sought the Forward Party endorsement because I believe our politics should be about progress, accountability, and results—not simply partisan agendas.

Now more than ever, people don’t just want to believe in government and to believe in democracy; they want to see it in action. I sought the Forward Party endorsement because I believe in seeking truth, finding common ground, and to offering real solutions to shared challenges.

Wicomico's problems don't care about party labels. I’m running to fight for stronger schools, safer communities, and a government that works with residents, not above them. That's why I'm proud to earn the Maryland Forward Party endorsement because real solutions start with people, not parties.

I welcome any and all community support and identify wholeheartedly with the Forward Party’s slogan of “Not Left. Not Right. Forward."