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Secret Money, Loud Consequences: How Dark Cash Is Warping Democratic Primaries

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Dark money groups are significantly influencing Democratic primaries with untraceable funds, often overshadowing candidates and undermining voter transparency. This starkly contrasts the party’s stance against corporate influence and campaign corruption. The reliance on anonymous contributions diminishes public trust and engagement in elections, revealing a troubling hypocrisy within the party’s own practices.

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Ellis–Andrews File for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Seeking Maryland Green Party Nomination

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On September 22, 2025, Andy Ellis and Owen Silverman Andrews officially launched their campaign as the Green Party ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in Maryland’s 2026 election. Their campaign focuses on justice, democracy, ecology, and multiparty representation, aiming to provide a progressive alternative to the dominant two-party system.

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Maryland’s Independent Voters Are Shut Out—And Paying the Price

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Almost 22% of Marylanders identify as independents, lacking access to primary elections. A lawsuit filed by five voters challenges this, arguing it violates the state constitution. Closed primaries exclude nearly a million independents from critical votes, leading to polarization and unfair representation. Advocates seek change for a fairer electoral process.

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Democracy by Design? More Like Districts by Design: Andy Ellis Says Maryland Voters Are Being Played

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Maryland faces severe gerrymandering, compromising the significance of voters’ choices, as highlighted by gubernatorial candidate Andy Ellis. The manipulation of district lines ensures safety for incumbents, stifling competition and independent voices. Ellis advocates for reforms like open primaries and nonpartisan redistricting to restore true democracy, emphasizing that current systems are purposely flawed.

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Blacklisted Before the Ballot: How Maryland’s Media and Machine Silence Independent Candidates

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Andy Ellis, the Green Party gubernatorial candidate in Maryland, argues that the political system favors major parties, effectively silencing third-party voices. He highlights the exclusion from debates and mainstream media, which contribute to voters being unaware of diverse candidates. Ellis aims to challenge this dynamic and promote broader democratic engagement.

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Maryland’s Rigged System? Andy Ellis Says the Real Power Problem Is in Annapolis

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In Maryland, political power remains concentrated in the hands of a Democratic supermajority, undermining true democratic representation. Andy Ellis, the Green Party gubernatorial candidate, criticizes gerrymandering and voter exclusion. He advocates for a Citizen Ballot Initiative to empower voters and aims to spark accountability in governance, emphasizing that the current system is not normal.

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Maryland Sued for Keeping Elections as Exclusive as a Georgetown Dinner Party

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — In what can only be described as a moment of shocking common sense, a legal challenge has been filed against Maryland’s beloved closed primary system—the very one …

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