Centrist 'Forward' political movement comes to Worcester County
- Maryland Forward
- 5 hours ago
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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, but is bottom-up, relying on independent voices and grassroots policymaking.
Kicking off the party’s efforts in Worcester County is Chase Phillips of Snow Hill.
After getting involved over the summer, Phillips, 27, is still technically a Forward Party volunteer, not yet a formal “county lead.” He is planning to host an informational roundtable session about the organization sometime next month at the Berlin Public Library.
Phillips said he likes the party’s focus on progressive electoral reforms that would include ranked choice voting, open primaries, term limits, and other measures to enhance constituents’ representation – as Phillips puts it, “people over party.” ”.
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