ABOUT THE MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY

The Maryland Republican Party (MDGOP) is the state affiliate of the National Republican Party in Maryland. The MDGOP is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Republican Party, which include limited government, individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and free markets. Its mission is to recruit and support Republican candidates for office at all levels, from local to federal, and to advocate for policy positions in line with these principles.

Meet the MDGOP LEADERSHIP

Ocean City, Maryland

FIND YOUR LOCAL CENTRAL COMMITTEE

The Republican Central Committees in Maryland, which are present in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and the City of Baltimore, are crucial to the operations of the Maryland Republican Party (MDGOP). While the specific responsibilities may vary slightly from county to county

Allegany AnneArundel Baltimore BaltimoreCity Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery PrinceGeorge's QueenAnne's SaintMary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester

MDGOP BYLAWS

Republican County Party Bylaws

Allegany CountyCarroll CountyHarford CountySt. Mary’s County
Anne Arundel CountyCecil CountyHoward CountySomerset County
Baltimore CityCharles CountyKent CountyTalbot County
Baltimore CountyDorchester CountyMontgomery CountyWashington County
Calvert CountyFrederick CountyPrince George’s CountyWicomico County
Caroline CountyGarrett CountyQueen Anne’s CountyAllegany County

FUNCTIONS OF REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEES

CANDIDATE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION

Candidate Support and Promotion

Central Committees support Republican candidates running for office within their jurisdictions. They assist in campaign efforts, fundraising, and promoting the candidates to local voters.

Grassroots Organizations

Grassroots
Organization

Central Committees play a key role in mobilizing grassroots support for the Republican party. They organize local events and volunteer activities, engage with community members, and work to grow the party’s presence at the local level.

PARTY REPRESENTATION

PARTY REPRESENTATION

They represent the local Republican party in their respective communities, serving as the face of the party and liaising with other political and community groups.

FUNDRAISING the basics

Fundraising

Central Committees are typically involved in fundraising efforts to support local party operations and election campaigns. This can involve organizing fundraising events, soliciting donations, and managing funds.

VOTER REGISTRATION AND OUTREACH

VOTER REGISTRATION AND OUTREACH

Central Committees often coordinate efforts to register new Republican voters and conduct outreach to encourage voter participation in elections. They may also work to educate voters about Republican policies and candidates.

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

In the event of a vacancy in certain public offices, the Central Committee may be responsible for nominating a Republican candidate to fill the vacancy, according to Maryland law.

PARTY REPRESENTATION

PARTY REPRESENTATION

Central Committees are typically involved in the election of state party leaders. Members of the Central Committees often serve as delegates to the state party convention, where they vote on party leadership and other matters.

LOCAL PARTY GOVERNANCE

LOCAL PARTY GOVERNANCE

Central Committees help govern the local party. They may establish local party rules, elect local party officers, and make decisions about party operations.

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