Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Maryland. If you haven't already, make your plan to vote today and take a few minutes to look over our endorsed candidates before heading to the polls. In Maryland, the primary often determines the outcome of the general election, making tomorrow one of the most important opportunities we'll have to shape the future of our communities.

If you have even an hour to spare, we still need your help. Whether it's taking a shift at the polls, making a few phone calls, or supporting one of our endorsed candidates in the field, every volunteer makes a difference in these close races. You'll find plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout this memo.

We're hopeful that tomorrow brings victories for progressive champions across Maryland—but no matter the outcome, our work doesn't end at the ballot box. We'll be ready to organize, mobilize, and continue fighting for working families, immigrant communities, affordable healthcare, housing justice, and a Maryland that works for everyone.

Read on for ways to get involved, important election updates, and state and national news you can use.

In solidarity,
The Progressive Maryland Team 
 

Here’s what’s in today’s memo:

  • 2026 Election
  • State & National News
 

Get Involved: Build the #ProgressiveWave

However You Can Show Up, We Need You in This Final Push

There’s still time to make a difference. Whether you can join us from home or show up in person, there’s a role for everyone in these final hours before the polls close.

Election Day Phonebanking — All Day Action (8AM–8PM)

Join us on Election Day as we contact voters who haven’t yet cast their ballot and help get them out to vote. This is one of the most direct and impactful ways to support our endorsed candidates in the final stretch.

Click the dialer below to start making calls anytime between 8 AM and 8 PM tomorrow. Every call helps turn out voters and elect progressive champions.

Start making calls here →

Poll Coverage for Wala Blegay for Congress (District 5)Support Wala’s fight for affordable healthcare, housing justice, economic opportunity, and a government that works for everyday people. Help reach voters on Election Day. 

Sign up for poll coverage →

Watch & Share: Check out this creative dance video calling out Wala's opponent, Adrian Boafo, for his AIPAC funding →

Election Day Volunteer for Karson Kamenetz

Team Karson in Baltimore County is looking for volunteers to help on Election Day. All volunteers will receive a brief training, plus meals and snacks during their shifts. 

Sign up for a shift →

Volunteer with Raaheela for State Senate (District 23)

Raaheela's campaign has several volunteer opportunities coming up:

• Canvass with the campaign →

• Phone bank with the campaign →

• Walk in the Marlboro Day Parade (June 6) →

• Table at the Bowie Farmers Market (June 7) →
 

Maryland votes Tuesday, often picking winners in the primaries. Issues of campaign money sources abound.

The news surrounding tomorrow's Maryland primary burbles around the likelihood that many races will be decided tomorrow, not in November. Lots of money is changing hands to the benefit of favored (maybe, compliant) candidates and some of it appears to be coming from behind aliases. The deadline is closing in for a possible special session of the Assembly to ease the path to reapportionment, still a source of unease.. Big races are coming up tomorrow around the country, too, while Trump's approval hits new lows amid global supply-chain shocks. "We need plot twists," Trump avows, but he may be too tied up to twist. Fun times. It's News You Can Use.
 

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We value creating space for our members to express their thoughts on any issues related to our campaigns. Have an idea for a blog post? You can submit writing, film, graphic design, etc., to be published on our website to the blog moderator, Woody. 

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