Maryland Forward Party

06/02/2026

Join the Maryland Forward Party and the Forward Women's Committee this Thursday at 7:00 PM for a Virtual Women's Candidate Forum featuring nine leaders from across the state, including:

- Jenn Alcorn, Frederick County Council, District 1
- Megan Outten, Wicomico County Council, District 7
- Heidi Schmidt, Maryland House of Delegates, District 31

RSVP to receive the meeting link:
https://www.marylandforwardparty.com/event-details/maryland-forward-party-womens-candidate-forum

06/02/2026

Update your voter registration or register to vote today by visiting vote.md.gov/Register

06/02/2026

Last day to update your registration online! You have until midnight to register as Democrat or Republic to participate in Partisan Primaries!!

Update here: https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/index.html

https://moderatelymoco.com/in-marylands-closed-primaries-party-registration-is-a-tool-not-an-identity/

Submission By: Courtney Hart Most people think the Primary is just an opening act for November’s General Election. That’s what many politicians want you to think. The truth is that most Maryland elections are decided in June. A fraction of voters show up, nearly a million more are barred fromCon...

06/02/2026

Hosted by Maryland Forward Party and the Forward Women's Committee, our Virtual Women's Candidate Forum this Thursday at 7:00 PM will feature nine women stepping up to serve communities across Maryland, including several from Montgomery County:
- Christa Tichy, Maryland House of Delegates, District 19
- Paula Bienenfeld, Montgomery County Council, District 4
- Lelia True, Montgomery County Council, At-Large

RSVP to confirm your attendance and receive the meeting link:https://www.marylandforwardparty.com/event-details/maryland-forward-party-womens-candidate-forum

06/01/2026

🚨ONE DAY! ⬇️

If you’re an Unaffiliated or Independent voter in Maryland, you have ONE DAY to update your registration online or by mail to either Democrat or Republican so that you can participate in Partisan primaries on June 23. This is the most effective way to have a say in November.

Check and update your registration here: https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/index.html

06/01/2026

Maryland Forward Party and Forward Women’s Committee are excited to host locally endorsed women candidates from all across Maryland for our Women’s Candidate Forum. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from the leaders stepping up to create change in our communities.

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Meet The Candidates:
- Jenn Alcorn – Frederick County Council, District 1
- Paula Bienenfeld – Montgomery County Council, District 4
- Michelle Garcia – Prince George's County Council, District 1
- Laura Gilchrest – Prince George's County Council, At-Large
- Megan Outten – Wicomico County Council, District 7
- Jen Rios – Prince George's County Council, At-Large
- Heidi Schmidt – Maryland House of Delegates, District 31
- Christa Tichy – Maryland House of Delegates, District 19
- Lelia True – Montgomery County Council, At-Large

Guest Moderator: Kayla Berbue, Political Director, Forward Party

RSVP here to get the virtual meeting information:
https://www.marylandforwardparty.com/event-details/maryland-forward-party-womens-candidate-forum

05/31/2026

⁉️ You might have heard us talking all about closed primaries. What are we doing to help open them up?

Maryland Forward Party is fighting for reform by:
📢 Advocating for bills during the legislative session
🗳️ Collaborating with legislators and candidates from all sides of the political spectrum
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Working in coalition with partner organizations to build momentum
🧑‍💻 Teaching voters about the importance of election reforms like opening primaries

➡️ We're building something new in Maryland so that political parties can work for the people not for the powerful. We need your help!

We're actively looking for volunteers to help us support our endorsed candidates, get the word out about Forward, and build our momentum as we move toward party status here in Maryland.

Be part of making a difference and get involved today!

https://www.marylandforwardparty.com/get-involved/volunteer

05/31/2026

Maryland Forward Party is excited to endorse Heidi Schmidt, a dedicated community leader, mom, and small business owner from Pasadena. Heidi believes that government can be a force for good when we prioritize people over partisanship and focus on collaborative problem-solving. As a first-generation college graduate who built her own business, she understands the challenges facing working families across our state.

She is committed to bottom-up governance and finding practical solutions that work for everyday Marylanders. Heidi aims to tackle several key issues:
- Supporting the growth of small businesses, especially those started by women.
- Promoting educational equity to ensure all students, particularly in special education, can thrive.
- Protecting our natural resources and planning for climate-resilient communities.
- Making Maryland more affordable by exploring ways to increase housing access without burdening infrastructure.
- Expanding childcare access by proposing public-private partnership models that scale fees without overburdening taxpayers.

Read more about why she earned our endorsement: https://marylandforwardparty.com/endorsed/heidi-schmidt

05/30/2026

Stronger communities are built when leaders work hand-in-hand with the people they serve.

Maryland Forward Party is proud to endorse Megan Outten for Wicomico County Council District 7. As a former Salisbury City Councilwoman, she understands that local challenges require pragmatic, bottom-up solutions rather than partisan fighting.

Megan's campaign highlights the need to connect local governance with everyday Marylanders. Her platform focuses on addressing essential community needs by:
- Aiming to increase per-pupil funding to keep pace with other Maryland counties.
- Advocating for proactive, community-first infrastructure planning.
- Proposing diverse housing options for seniors, young professionals, and working families.
- Prioritizing clean water initiatives and expanding mental health and recovery services.

Read more about her vision for Wicomico County at https://marylandforwardparty.com/endorsed/megan-outten

05/29/2026

Thank you to those who joined us for tonight's PG County Candidate Forum, especially our candidates. Stay tuned for the replay and follow along with each of their campaigns:

Craig Hayes for District 22 State Delegate
https://www.craighayes.com/

Imara Crooms for County Council District 9
https://www.imaracrooms.com/

Dr. Jennifer Rios for Prince George’s County Council At-Large
https://www.drjenniferrios.com/

Laura Gilchrest for County Council At Large
https://www.electlauragilchrest.com/

Michelle García for County Council District 1
https://www.michellejgarcia.com/

County Executive Candidate Tonya Sweat
https://www.tonyasweat.com/