Our Endorsements

Maryland’s primary elections are coming up! Here are some important dates to keep in mind ahead of our primary election: 


  • Early Voting: Thursday, June 11th through Thursday June 18th, 2026
  • Last Day to Request Mail-In Ballot: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
  • Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026


It’s important that LGBTQ+ Marylanders are involved in our elections because elected officials have a huge impact on the way we all live our daily lives. Leaders in the fight for state-wide equality vote for inclusive policy, and it's by us voting them into office that we give them the chance to help make Maryland truly inclusive for all.


FreeState Equality endorses candidates running in Maryland Governor, State Senate, House of Delegates, and County Executive races who have a proven track record for supporting LGBTQ+ equality and defending the rights of marginalized communities throughout this state. 

FreeState Equality 2026 Endorsements

  • County Executive

    Frederick County: Jessica Fitzwater


  • House of Delegates

    House District 3: Kris Fair

    House District 7A: Ly Xīnzhèn Brown

    House District 12A: Jessica Feldmark

    House District 14: Anne Kaiser

    House District 15: Linda Foley

    House District 17: Julie Palakovich Carr

    House District 18: Aaron Kaufman

    House District 20: Lorig Charkoudian

    House District 22: Ashanti Martinez

    House District 33C: Heather Bagnall

    House District 42A: Jyoti Mohan

    House District 43B: Cathi Forbes

    House District 98: Courtney Watson

  • Senate

    Senate District 33: Shelly Hettleman

For Candidates


If you are running in a Governor, County Executive, State Senate, or House of Delegates race and are committed to fighting for Maryland's LGBTQ+ communities, then email jmedina@freestateequality.org for a link to our Endorsement Questionnaire.