Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport. Be a Voter!

Primary Election is Underway!

Maryland’s Primary Elections have begun and I urge you all to vote! Our democracy depends on citizens actively participating in the process.

The State Board of Elections is the official source of information about the elections in Maryland. Get information there about:

• Mail-In Ballots

• Early Voting (June 11-18) at select locations, including the Silver Spring Civic Center and the White Oak Recreation Center

• Primary Day (June 23) at your local polling location.

If you live in District 20, I would be honored if you would vote for me!

Sign up to volunteer with my team

Thank you so much for your steadfast support. As we race into the final weeks before the primary, you can still pitch in!

With Early Voting starting tomorrow, I’m aiming to have my team at every polling location during Early Voting and around the district on Primary Election Day. My team will continue knocking on doors throughout District 20 up to Primary Day as well.

If you’re interested in representing me at polling locations or knocking doors for a few hours, sign up here. It’s a fun way to connect with voters and volunteers from other campaigns while you watch democracy in action. My Field Director, Eli Brennan, will reach out to you once you sign up.

Coal Does Not Make Economic (or Environmental) Sense

As I recently discussed on WMAR, I was appalled but not surprised to hear of President Trump’s plan to subsidize the use of coal for power generation here in Maryland and across the country. It just does not make any sense to me. Plants using coal have closed in recent years because they were uneconomical. Forcing coal plants to re-open will raise costs for consumers and pollute our communities. It’s time to move on with readily available technologies such as battery storage.

Join me at the Takoma Park Juneteenth Celebration

I am proud to be a sponsor of the Maple Avenue Community Association’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, June 20th from noon to 6 pm at the Takoma Park Middle School. Come join us for the family fun and celebration of freedom.

Power in the Park: June 25th

Concerned about your electricity bill? Want to learn more about clean energy? Come out for my “Power in the Park” event designed to provide information and answer your questions. It’s also a fun day with music, food, children’s activities, and our wonderful community. It will be on June 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at New Hampshire Estates Park at 8825 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring.

Meals on Wheels Could Use More Helping Hands

Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring is seeking new volunteers on weekdays to help prepare and deliver meals for adults who are homebound. To get started, fill out their brief online application or call (301) 434-1922. And for an inside look at the volunteer experience and impact you can make, check out this AARP News story featuring local D20 volunteers.

Fundraiser a Great success!

Thanks to everyone who donated to and attended my June 1st Fundraiser. Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk inspired us all with her encouragement and example of standing up and speaking out for what you believe–and financially supporting candidates like me! Plus, we had SO much fun playing “Find Lorig’s Supporters” bingo! (Email jill@lorig.us if you want to know how to say “little quail” in Armenian.) 

Yard signs

Nothing says love like a Lorig sign in your yard or apartment window. Sign up here to have one hand-delivered by one of my fabulous interns to your home.

 Need Help on a State Issue?

If you need help with a state issue, please contact my office at Lorig.Charkoudian@house.maryland.gov or leave us a message at (410)-841-3423.

Onward,

Lorig Charkoudian