Dear Friend, We're back and ready to hit the ground running because today marks exactly 3 weeks until Election Day and early voting beginning next week.
While recent polls show Angela Alsobrooks with a slight lead over Hogan, we cannot afford to take any chances. Every call and every connection counts, and our voter outreach efforts are critical to maintaining that momentum. Join us tonight for Tuesday Phone Banking from 6:00-7:30 PM (sign up here), or if that doesn’t fit your schedule, sign up for Throwdown Thursday Phone Banking from 5:00-6:30 PM (sign up here). Every volunteer helps us get closer to a victory for working families and progressive values in Maryland!
This year’s presidential election comes with an extra-long ballot—everything from local offices to the president. That’s why making a voting plan is so important! Head over to our website to get all the tools you need from registering to vote and viewing a sample ballot for your county to finding your designated polling place.
There’s a lot to catch up on this week! Read on for ways to get involved in our issue campaigns and stay updated on state and national news.
In solidarity,
The Progressive Maryland Team |
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Here’s what’s in today’s memo:
Election Info Quick Actions - Task Forces & Issue Campaigns Updates
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Events From Allies
- State & National News
PM Job Openings
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Voting Information
Here are some important dates to keep in mind as we approach Election Day: -
Today, October 15: Last day to register to vote online—you can do it directly on our website.
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October 24 - October 31: Early Voting period. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day.
- October 29 by 8 PM: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot.
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Election Day, November 5: Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
You can find your nearest early voting location, additional dates and information on our website. Don’t wait—make sure you're prepared and ready to make your voice heard this election season!
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PM Mobilizers Squad Throwdown Tuesdays & Thursdays!
With Election Day just around the corner, every conversation counts! Join us for Throwdown Tuesdays & Thursdays, where we unite twice a week to phone bank and connect with voters in this crucial Senate race. Whether you can join Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM or Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 PM, your time and effort will make a difference in defending Maryland from harmful GOP policies.
Sign up and be part of the movement! |
📢 Sign the Petition to Index the Minimum Wage in Prince George's County! 📢
We need your support to ensure that every worker in Prince George’s County earns a wage that keeps up with the rising cost of living. The minimum wage indexing bill just passed unanimously out of committee, and with a crucial public hearing coming up next month, we need to show the County Council that the community is behind this initiative. Add your name to the petition today to help us secure fair wages for all! ✊ |
Every signature counts! Let’s make sure the council knows we’re standing together for economic justice and equity. |
Task Forces & Issue Campaigns Updates: |
Healthcare Justice Campaign: October News You Can Use!
Vice President Harris announced an excellent plan to expand Medicare* to include dental, vision and a long-term care-at- home program which will relieve the burden of care on millions of Medicare recipients and their families! This is another reason to vote for Harris and to vote to save the Senate. Help us win this historic election by knocking on doors Oct. 26th during Early Voting to talk to voters about which candidate will fight for Medicare, lower prescription drug costs, and healthcare for all! Sign up here.
Today is the start of Open Enrollment for Medicare. This can be a confusing process to navigate. Here are two resources to use: -
Official site for Medicare and their link to sign up for supplemental Medigap coverage
- From Physicians For A National Health Program: they have a page on their website that breaks down seniors shall the things people should consider when reviewing their options.
Contact Patty if you want to learn more about our election and legislative work!
*Here’s the National Nurses United statement about this welcome policy news: National Nurses United’s press release |
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EVENTS FROM ALLIES: Join People’s Action Live Event
Saturday, October 19, 2–3 p.m. Eastern People's Action is going all in to help elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as our next president and vice president—and they need your help! Join their livestream event for exciting updates on their deep canvass program, live entertainment, and special guests like Chicago Alderman Andre Vasquez. Sign up here to join the event and be part of the momentum toward Election Day! |
Power Party Fundraiser for People’s Action Power
Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Shaw Brewpub & Kitchen
Enjoy a night of fun, drinks, food, and a special beer flight—all while supporting People’s Action Power’s efforts to mobilize voters in battleground states. All ticket proceeds will be matched by a generous donor, up to $50,000! Plus, the first 20 people to arrive get a free drink ticket. Light food will be served, and there will be raffle and door prizes throughout the evening. Ticket levels: -
$25: Entry + 1 raffle ticket
- $50: Entry + 3 raffle tickets
- $100: Entry + 1 drink ticket + 5 raffle tickets
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$500+: Entry, a drink ticket, swag, and a shout-out!
Your support helps train volunteers in deep canvassing. Get your tickets here or donate if you can’t attend! |
News You Can Use: Hogan's apparent conflicts of interest as Governor shadow his Senate campaign
Maryland's media sleuths are agog at what TIME Magazine found when examining real estate mogul Larry Hogan's votes -- as governor -- for projects in which he had apparent conflicts of interest. We have the roundup here, as well as potential vulnerabilities of the Bay Bridge, an opinion that some judges shouldn't be on the ballot in Maryland, and a slow post-Pandemic recovery of school enrollment in the state. All that plus news about the other 49 states and the federal government. No news about Congress, though; they're on break till after the general election. Should we feel anger or relief? It’s all in today’s News You Can Use…
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