Thanks to supporters like you who make our work possible, Team King has had a busy past few weeks on the campaign trail. From plunging into the Potomac River to unveiling new policy (and our own daily word game: King for Marylandle) to preparing our statewide Promise to Progress Tour, we're so excited to share all we've been up to and what John and Michelle have coming up.
We hope you'll read on to check out some recent campaign highlights, news clippings, event recaps, and upcoming ways to get involved.
Onward, Team King
GOING ON TOUR: This Thursday, John and Michelle will officially file to be on the ballot! To celebrate the promise of progress the King-Siri ticket represents, we're launching a statewide tour across Maryland and we'd love for you to join us along the way. To learn about upcoming stops near you, just text TEAM to 48178 for exclusive tour updates. WORDLE ON THE STREET: Team King made a special King for Marylandle edition of everyone's favorite online word game! With new words available to guess each day, pitch in any amount now and we'll send you the link to play: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/king_signup NEW POLICY JUST DROPPED: The ongoing pandemic has exposed deep economic inequities among Maryland women, and John and Michelle recently released their plan to address those inequities and build real economic progress. Read the plan here: https://johnkingforgovernor.com/issue/building-womens-economic-equity/
THE WASHINGTON INFORMER: King: Gov. Hogan’s Budget Proposal Leaves Students In The Lurch “...I am particularly concerned about the inadequate funding in Governor Hogan’s budget to deliver on the promise of the Blueprint" MARYLAND MATTERS: King-Siri Ticket Introduces Agenda To Break Down Economic Inequities for Md. Women “...their administration would attempt to build economic opportunities for women — by prioritizing paid family leave, affordable child care and a higher minimum wage.” In The Margins Podcast: Creating a Culture of Civic Participation with Dr. John B. King Jr. “Widely commended for his lifelong dedication to education, Dr. King now wants to bring his fresh perspective as an educator to the governor’s seat of Maryland.” NEWSY Interview
Interested in future events? Text MEET to 48178 or sign up below! Promise to Progress Tour: Takoma Park Meet & Greet Feb. 17 @ 5PM Promise to Progress Tour: Bethesda Meet & Greet Feb. 19 @ 1PM Promise to Progress Tour Feb. 17 @ 11AM Lawyers Mall, Annapolis, MD Town Hall: Progressive Harford County & John King Feb. 17 @ 6:30PM Virtual Coalition Event: Feb. 22 @ 6:30PM
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