TAAAC ENDORSED 2025 CANDIDATES

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Congratulations to our slate of candidates who all won their elections for City of Annapolis Alderman and Mayor, including TAAAC Member Keanuú Smith-Brown!

CANDIDATES SEEKING ENDORSEMENT: Candidates who have filed for county council or county executive have been sent a questionnaire to submit if they are interested in seeking our endorsement. We will continue to send questionnaires on a rolling basis to candidates who file OR who have an active campaign website. The initial deadline to submit a questionnaire for consideration is January 28, 2026. Questions? Contact Amanda Menas at amenas(at)mseanea.org
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What's Next?

Now that the election season is behind us, how do we support pro-public education candidates? How do we hold them accountable to our priorities? How do we enforce policies we lobbied for?

By getting involved in the 2026 Legislative and Campaigns! Races for County Council, County Executive, and our entire delegation in the state house are already heating up. Join us on the dates below for our meetings, lobby nights, and door knocking ahead of the primary election. An additional set of dates may be added to interview candidates for endorsement.

  • January 10 – Legislative Happy Hour
  • January 26 – Lobby Night
  • February 2 – Lobby Night and Committee Meeting
  • February 9 – Lobby Night
  • February 23 – Lobby Night
  • March 2 – Lobby Night and Committee Meeting
  • March 9 – Lobby Night
  • March 16 – Lobby Night
  • March 23 – Lobby Night
  • April 13 – Committee Meeting
  • April 18/19 – Door Knocking
  • April 25/26 – Door Knocking
  • May 2/3 – Door knocking
  • May 4 – Committee Meeting
  • May 9/10 – Door knocking
  • May 16/17 – Door knocking
  • May 23/24 – Door knocking
  • May 30/31 – Door knocking
  • June 1 – Committee Meeting
  • June 6/7- Door knocking
  • June 13-14 – Early Voting Apple Ballots
  • June 20-21 – Door knocking
  • June 23 – Primary Election Day
DONATE TO PAC (600 x 600 px)

Earn Swag for your PAC donation!

Enamel Pin: Any donation
Baseball Hat: $5
Unity Day T-Shirt: $7
Polo: $10
Fleece Sweatshirt: $20
Stanley Cup: $25
Sunglasses or Fanny Pack: Any Donation + Event RSVP

Please note: Our PAC is referred to as the "Fund for Children and Public Education", and will appear in your payroll deductions as "CHILD FUND".
Sign up for Payroll Deducations Get a printable PAC donation form here

Apple Ballot Testimonials

Hear from volunteers about their experience handing out apple ballots!
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"Everyone's been nice and smiling. They are taking those apple ballots!!!"

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"It went great! Handed out all the apple ballots and most people were receptive/supportive."

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"Passing out the ballots went well. Most of the people I approached took the ballot. I was really amazed that one of the candidates whose name was on the Apple Ballot was there passing our her brochures with me!"

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"It went well. About 75% of people took the ballot. I have no idea if they used it, but everyone was cordial event the ones that didn't want it."

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"I really didn't want to leave because I felt it was effective. Several people thanked me for the tool after they voted."

Other GOTV Opportunities

If you are interested in participating in planning with the TAAAC Action Group to support all things organizing, email Amanda Menas – [email protected]

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Make a plan to vote

Elections are our chance to send a clear message that we’re not going back to slashed budgets and harmful policies that leave too many students behind. Make sure you’re ready to vote with our step-by-step guide.
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MAKE SURE YOU’RE REGISTERED!

If it’s been a while since you’ve voted (or even if it hasn’t), now’s the time to make sure you’re registered at your current address. Make sure your registration and current address are up to date.
Review Your Record Here
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REQUEST OR TRACK A MAIL-IN BALLOT

Any registered voter in Maryland may vote by mail-in ballot. You don't need a reason to vote by mail-in ballot. Getting your vote in well ahead of Election Day gives you peace of mind, and voting by mail is a great way to avoid a last-minute, in-person rush.
Request Your Ballot
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PREVIEW YOUR BALLOT

Before you head to the polls or fill out your mail-in ballot, familiarize yourself with who is on your ballot—and see which pro-public education candidates are recommended by TAAAC, MSEA, and NEA.
Updated Recommendations will be available in 2024
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FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE AND CHECK YOUR DEADLINE

If you choose to vote in person, find where your polling place is located right now. (It may have changed.) If you’re voting absentee, check your ballot for a drop-off location.
Find your Polling Place
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PLAN TRANSPORTATION

How do you plan to get to your polling place? If you’re driving, scope out the parking options ahead of time. And please consider offering a ride to a friend or neighbor.
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HELP SPREAD THE WORD

Encourage your friends to make their own vote plan with a customized “I made a plan to vote” graphic (pictured) you can share on Facebook and Twitter.

Some content on this page is a duplication from NEA’s EdVotes.org/vote

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