Key Issues
Housing & Cost of Living:
Make Maryland Affordable
Again
90% of Marylanders say home prices are too high – up dramatically in recent years.
Property taxes and government fees are driving young professionals out of the state.
Some candidates in your county council and state legislature will cut red tape, reduce burdensome regulations, and prioritize building more homes without raising your taxes.
Enough with the status quo that's pricing families out.
Find out who will cut your housing costs!
Bigger Paychecks and Smaller Fees:
Stop the Spending Spiral
The amount left in your check every two weeks keeps shrinking.
Your take home pay,
your taxes and fees, good jobs
and a growing economy
are the #1 issue for Maryland voters in 2026.
Under one-party dominance, costs keep rising while services lag.
Some of our local leaders will fight for lower property taxes, for financial accountability, and for pro-growth policies that keep jobs and businesses here – and not encourage them to move to Virginia or Pennsylvania.
Find out who has your back!
Safer Streets In Every Neighborhood
From Baltimore to suburban Washington and every point in between, families, women, and children deserve to feel safe on our streets.
Marylanders know a common sense approach to crime keeps kids out of harm's way and good people protected.
The officials we elect should always prioritize your rights over a criminal's and support smart policing to ensure your streets are safe and neighborhoods are friendly and livable .
Find out who's soft on crime!
About Us
Who We Are:
Freedom Forward MD is a grassroots movement dedicated to giving Moderate, Independent and Democrat voters a clear choice in Maryland's local elections.
Maryland's future can't be decided by closed primaries or unchecked one-party control.
Make Maryland Moderate Again!
We're here to highlight candidates who champion personal freedom, safer communities, lower taxes, and real opportunity – no matter your past vote.
Maryland is one of the bluest states, but nearly 1 in 4 voters is unaffiliated.
If you're frustrated with rising costs, declining safety, and policies that ignore parents and working families, you're not alone.
Freedom Forward MD exists to connect you with candidates who will fight for the practical changes our state desperately needs.
Our Vision:
A Maryland where:
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Families can afford to stay and thrive – not flee to lower-tax states.
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Local governments focus on results, not ideology.
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Your voice matters more than party loyalty.
A Message to Fellow Maryland Democrats and Independents:
You’ve seen the results of long-term one-party rule: higher costs, more frustration, and less accountability.
Voting for common-sense candidates in your local races doesn’t mean you agree with every national issue — it means you’re choosing leaders who will listen to working families, control spending, protect neighborhoods, and make Maryland affordable again.
Thousands of Marylanders just like you are already taking a fresh look at their ballot.
In local elections, one vote can make a real difference for your community.
Freedom Forward Maryland is committed to supporting our citizens through discussion about the issues that impact your life every day.
Bring Common Sense Back to Maryland Now!
Tired of skyrocketing taxes, overpriced, expensive housing, and failing schools?
Independent and moderate voters are waking up. Marylanders deserve a choice.
We need a more centrist, moderate government.
It's time to move Maryland forward
with common-sense leaders who put
families, freedom, and fiscal responsibility first.
Upcoming Events
Our Initiatives
Education
Knowledge is Key
Our educational programs aim to inform voters about issues and increase participation in the electoral process.
Registration
Register to Vote
We facilitate voter registration drives to ensure all voices are heard and represented at the polls.
Advocacy
Champion Change
Our advocacy efforts promote policies that protect and advance the rights of black voters in Maryland.