04/30/2026
GSC, in partnership with Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce / Salisbury, MD and PACE at Salisbury University, is pleased to share new data with our community on Salisbury’s municipal elections.
This independent study, “City of Salisbury Electoral Reform | An Analysis of Alternative Election Models,” was conducted by graduate students through the Johns Hopkins University Immersion Program. The research compiles local election data and compares Salisbury to peer cities across the region, highlighting both challenges and opportunities within the current process.
Importantly, the students were tasked with presenting data only, without drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
GSC President/CEO Mike Dunn reflects: “I think this study begs the question: is 18% voter turnout good enough, or can and should Salisbury look to do better? I think that’s a question for the City Council, the Salisbury Elections Board, and the citizens to consider. This study provides great comparative data, and now it’s up to the elected officials and the electorate to see if and how this data could help improve voter turnout in Salisbury.”
We invite you to review the findings and be part of the conversation:
Current Initiative: City of Salisbury Electoral Reform GSC is pleased to share a research report prepared independently by graduate students from Johns Hopkins University that examines Salisbury’s municipal elections and compares election models used in peer cities across Maryland and the Delmarva...
