County Council/Office

 

Maryland NOW PAC 2026
County Council/County Offices Endorsement Questionnaire

 Section 1: Candidate Information

  • Candidate Name:
  • Office Sought / Legislative District:
  • Address (City/State/Zip):
  • Email Address:
  • Phone Number:
  • Campaign Website:

Section 2: Campaign & Experience

  • List any elected offices you have held:
  • List any appointed positions, professional roles, or community leadership experience:
  • Describe your experience working on issues affecting women, girls, and marginalized communities:

Section 3: Values & Accountability

Our organization is guided by six core values:

  • Reproductive Rights & Justice
  • Ending Violence Against Women
  • Economic Justice
  • LGBTQIA+ Rights
  • Racial Justice
  • Constitutional Equality
  1. Values Alignment
    Which of these values most shapes your candidacy, and how has it influenced your policy priorities? Provide specific examples.
  2. Accountability
    What specific actions (legislation, votes, funding priorities, or public leadership) will you take in your first year to advance these values?

Section 4: Reproductive Rights & Justice

Question:
How can county governments support access to reproductive healthcare (e.g., clinics, funding partnerships, public health programs)?

 Setion 5: Privacy & Protection

Question:
What role should counties play in protecting the privacy and safety of individuals seeking reproductive healthcare?

Section 6: LGBTQIA+ Rights

Question:
What policies will you support to ensure county services are inclusive and protective of LGBTQIA+ residents?

 Section 7: Economic Justice

Question:
How will you address:

  • Affordable childcare access
  • Housing affordability
  • Local wage standards and worker protections

Section 8: Ending Violence Against Women

Question:
What actions will you take to improve:

  • Access to shelters and services
  • Law enforcement response
  • Prevention programs

Section 9: Racial Justice & Immigration

Question:
What is your position on county-level cooperation with federal immigration enforcement?

How will you address disparities in policing, housing, and access to services?

 Section 10: Budgeting & Equity

Question:
How will you apply an equity lens to county budgeting decisions?

Provide a specific example.

 Section 11: Emerging Issues

Question:
What role should counties play in:

  • Menstrual equity programs
  • Reentry services for women
  • Community-based mental health services

Section 12: Leadership

Question:
What specific policies or initiatives would you lead in the next year?