2026 IVM Candidate Survey: Voter Participation & Primary Reform

Independent Voters of Maryland surveyed Maryland's 2026 Senate and House of Delegates candidates on key electoral reforms affecting independent and unaffiliated voters.

The survey covers:

- Open & semi-open primary models

- Top-two and nonpartisan primary systems

- Unaffiliated voter representation on Boards of Elections

- Non-partisan judicial races

- Candidates' direct messages to independent voters

All candidate responses are published as submitted, without editing, so voters can make fully informed decisions ahead of the 2026 election.

Download the full survey questions below and visit our Survey Results page to see how your candidates responded.