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2026 Redistricting Recommendation (Maryland Forward Party)

2026 Redistricting Recommendation (Maryland Forward Party)

2026 Redistricting Recommendation (Maryland Forward Party)

Below is our formal recommendation to Governor Moore and his Redistricting Advisory Commission:

Legislative Priorities

Maryland Forward

Dec 29, 20251 min read

Centrist 'Forward' political movement comes to Worcester County

Centrist 'Forward' political movement comes to Worcester County

Centrist 'Forward' political movement comes to Worcester County

By: Brian Shane Staff Writer (OC Today Dispatch) (Dec. 5, 2025) “ A new political party is working to plant its flag in Worcester County with the ultimate goal of appearing on the ballot and recruiting local candidates in 2026. Now active in 24 states, the centrist Forward Party is pitching itself as an alternative to politics as usual in Maryland. What’s different, party leaders say, is how the organization isn’t top-down with a national committee or predetermined platform,

Maryland Forward

Dec 5, 20251 min read

Maryland Forward Party Official Statement: Mid-cycle Redistricting

Maryland Forward Party Official Statement: Mid-cycle Redistricting

Maryland Forward Party Official Statement: Mid-cycle Redistricting

Below is a link to our official statement: Image from Maryland Department of Planning: 2022 Congressional Districts (active)

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Maryland Forward

Nov 15, 20251 min read

Action Needed: Non-partisan Primaries Ballot Measure

Action Needed: Non-partisan Primaries Ballot Measure

Action Needed: Non-partisan Primaries Ballot Measure

Signature Petition is due June 30. If you are a resident of Annapolis, please consider signing this petition and returning it per its...

Maryland Forward

Jun 20, 20251 min read

An infographic displays two bills: HB 0041 and SB 0707, both concerning alterations to time periods for political party formation petitions and prohibiting resubmission of non-compliant petitions. HB 0041 is sponsored by the Chair, Ways and Means Committee and is against a brown background. SB 0707 is sponsored by the Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee and is against a purple background. Below them are two gray boxes: one supports "Montgomery County - Voting Methods MC 9-25" and the other supports "Election Law - Affiliating with a Party and Voting - Unaffiliated Voters." Sources

An infographic displays two bills: HB 0041 and SB 0707, both concerning alterations to time periods for political party formation petitions and prohibiting resubmission of non-compliant petitions. HB 0041 is sponsored by the Chair, Ways and Means Committee and is against a brown background. SB 0707 is sponsored by the Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee and is against a purple background. Below them are two gray boxes: one supports "Montgomery County - Voting Methods MC 9-25" and the other supports "Election Law - Affiliating with a Party and Voting - Unaffiliated Voters." Sources

2025 MD Legislative Priority Bills

12 February, 2025 The Maryland Forward Party is tracking almost 40 bills in the legislature this session and we've designated three of...

Position Statements

Maryland Forward

Apr 12, 20253 min read

A photograph of Governor Wes Moore dressed in a dark suit, patterned tie, and white shirt stands at a podium in an ornate government chamber with marble walls and an American flag in the background, gesturing with one hand while speaking.

A photograph of Governor Wes Moore dressed in a dark suit, patterned tie, and white shirt stands at a podium in an ornate government chamber with marble walls and an American flag in the background, gesturing with one hand while speaking.

Request for Gubernator Veto: A Dangerous Solution to a Legitimate Problem

11 April, 2025 by: PJ Benenati On Saturday April 5, the Maryland Forward Party delivered an open letter to the office of Governor Moore...

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Maryland Forward

Apr 11, 20257 min read

An eye-level shot capturing the Maryland state flag, featuring its distinctive black, gold, red, and white design, flying prominently from a pole on the left. In the background, the white dome of the Maryland State House rises against a partly cloudy blue sky. The top portion of the brick building with its windows is visible below the dome.

An eye-level shot capturing the Maryland state flag, featuring its distinctive black, gold, red, and white design, flying prominently from a pole on the left. In the background, the white dome of the Maryland State House rises against a partly cloudy blue sky. The top portion of the brick building with its windows is visible below the dome.

2025 MD Legislative Priorities

10 March, 2025 2025 Maryland Legislative Priorities The Maryland Forward Party is tracking almost 40 bills in the legislature this...

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Maryland Forward

Mar 10, 20253 min read

white house with purple and orange

white house with purple and orange

Voting Against Trump: Our Rationale

17 July, 2024 Before we give our formal recommendation in the 2024 election, we first have to cover one important fact: You only have...

Position Statements

Maryland Forward

Jul 17, 20246 min read

City of Frederick and Maryland Forward Party testimony on ranked choice voting and open primaries

City of Frederick and Maryland Forward Party testimony on ranked choice voting and open primaries

MD FWD Chair Testifies at Frederick Charter Workgroup

07 March, 2024 On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, our chair took some time off work to go testify at the working session of the Frederick...

Position Statements

Maryland Forward

Mar 7, 20243 min read

Maryland Forward Party, Maryland Green Party, Maryland Libertarian Party on ranked choice voting and independent redistricting commissions

Maryland Forward Party, Maryland Green Party, Maryland Libertarian Party on ranked choice voting and independent redistricting commissions

Forward, Green, And Libertarians Jointly Call for Change

01 March, 2024 For Immediate Release: March 1, 2024 The Forward Party of Maryland, in collaboration with the Libertarian and Green...

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Maryland Forward

Mar 1, 20241 min read

2024 Maryland Forward Party Legislation and legislative priorities and testimony info graphic

2024 Maryland Forward Party Legislation and legislative priorities and testimony info graphic

Maryland Forward Party Advocates at the General Assembly

22 February, 2024 On February 6, Vice Chair PJ Benenati attended the Maryland General Assembly’s Ways & Means Committee to provide in...

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Maryland Forward

Feb 21, 20242 min read

PRESS RELEASE: FORWARD PARTY SELECTS MARYLAND FOR BATTLEGROUND MAP

PRESS RELEASE: FORWARD PARTY SELECTS MARYLAND FOR BATTLEGROUND MAP

PRESS RELEASE: FORWARD PARTY SELECTS MARYLAND FOR BATTLEGROUND MAP

10 May, 2023 For Immediate Release 12 States to Receive National Party Focus for 2024 Election Cycle FREDERICK, MD – The Forward Party...

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Maryland Forward

May 9, 20231 min read

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