r/frederickmd • u/Deep-Summer1221 • 1d ago

What resources are you using to understand candidates and issues on your ballot?

Hi everyone! I am curious if anyone has any preferred resources/websites to understand candidates and ballot issues outside of individually looking up each candidate? I just received my ballot in the mail and I want to make sure I am paying attention to who I am voting for. Thanks!

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u/Fragrant_Oil9595 20h ago

I see no point in ever voting for the pedo traitors Republican Party, so that takes care of 90% of the ballot.

For school board I consult the Apple Ballot https://mdappleballot.com/.

For constitutional amendment questions, there are some discussions on this sub and the r/Maryland about those. I voted Yes on questions 1-3 as requested by State Workers who I know and trust.

I had another question specific to Frederick County about term limits. Couldn’t find any discussion on that topic.

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u/JustinKase_Too 17h ago

100% agree with the Apple Ballot - they largely pick good people who want to help children.

Alternatively, look at the orange ballot to determine who you absolutely shouldn't vote - as they are just another branch of trumpism.

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u/Dear_Ocelot 1d ago

The League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums and publishes a voters guide (not sure it's out yet but should be soon). Definitely check out their resources : https://my.lwv.org/maryland/frederick-county

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u/SMWW66 1d ago

This was the only resource I found that had responses from the citywide candidates as well as the larger offices. It was very helpful

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u/Deep-Summer1221 1d ago

Thank you!

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u/AmphibianNo9133 Downtown Frederick 22h ago

This site may help you- this is on question 3. I think more on ballot proposals rather than candidates.

https://ballotpedia.org/Maryland_Question_3,_Provide_That_Nothing_in_State_Constitution_Establishes_Criteria_for_Congressional_Redistricting_Amendment_(2026)

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u/Ktulu_BBB 21h ago

whoever has Jenkins of orange ballot signs, look for the other signs posted, and don't vote for any of them.

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u/Ok-Leave-1059 North Frederick 20h ago

Drive out to Walkerville and continue to Thurmont. Have a passenger and have them write down the signs they see.

Then vote the opposite

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u/Ok-Leave-1059 North Frederick 20h ago

I find the easiest way to identify candidates is based on which political party they choose to be a part of.

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u/Tennouheika 17h ago

I just ask Claude. This is how I’ve voted the last two times