Who do you, the Daily Kos community, think should represent The Progressive Ticket in the Maryland Gubernatorial elections?
The Progressive Ticket is a crowdsourced list of political candidates who the Dailykos Community at large support for their respective elections. The candidates will be chosen largely from community-wide debate and consensus. The goal is to have a Progressive option for every election in November, write-in or otherwise.
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According to
Ballotpedia, there are 6 registered Democrats for the June 24th Primary. Given that Obama won Maryland in 2012 62%-37% and probably more relevant, Martin O'Malley won for Governor in 2010 56%-42%, this election presents a prime opportunity to elect a true Progressive. Maryland has made
great strides recently that should impress any blue state, but there is still
plenty of work to be done.
The notable list of candidates, with additional relevant links:
Anthony Brown, Current Lieutenant Governor
MD-Lt. Gov: Democratic Rising Star--Jamaican-American Anthony Brown
Doug Gansler, Current Attorney General
In recent ads, claims that he created a separate court system for domestic violence victims, has taken on polluters and abusive banks.
Heather Mizeur, State Delegate
MD-GOV: Why I'm running...
MD-GOV: an Economy that works for Everyone
MD-Gov: Heather Mizeur (D) Calls On Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) To Sign Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana
Make your voice heard. One of the best aspects of the Daily Kos community is the willingness of people here to not only voice your own opinions, but to reasonably consider others. Let's leverage this strength that few other communities have, to build up the Democratic Party we care about so much.
Are you here for building up Democrats? Here's your chance to prove it.
After you vote, feel free to mention in the comments why you voted that way.
Sun Apr 13, 2014 at 6:15 AM PT: Calling it for Heather Mizeur. Thanks for making your voice heard!