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| leader4_name = [[Shane Robinson (politician)|Shane Robinson]] |
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The '''Maryland Green Party''' is the state party organization for [[Maryland]] of the [[Green Party of the United States]]. |
The '''Maryland Green Party''' is the state party organization for [[Maryland]] of the [[Green Party of the United States]]. |
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The Maryland Green Party qualified as a recognized political party on August 17, 2000,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mdgreens.org/faqs.html |title=Maryland Green Party |publisher=Mdgreens.org |date=2000-08-17 | |
The Maryland Green Party qualified as a recognized political party on August 17, 2000,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mdgreens.org/faqs.html |title=Maryland Green Party |publisher=Mdgreens.org |date=2000-08-17 |access-date=2010-09-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718062156/http://www.mdgreens.org/faqs.html |archive-date=2011-07-18 }}</ref> since that time the party has grown to 9,350 members as of April 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://elections.maryland.gov/pdf/vrar/2018_04.pdf|title= Voter Registration Activity Report |access-date=2018-04-07}}</ref> In November of 2018, outgoing Delegate [[Shane Robinson (politician)|Shane Robinson]] switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Green, becoming Maryland's first Green Delegate.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sukharev |first=Nickolai |title=Outgoing delegate switches to Green Party |url=https://www.thesentinel.com/communities/montgomery/news/local/outgoing-delegate-switches-to-green-party/article_8edc1ccf-14fb-54d1-93f5-0a5db1d144c8.html |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=thesentinel.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Electoral history== |
==Electoral history== |
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During the 2006 elections, [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] candidate [[Kevin Zeese]] became the first Maryland Green Party candidate for statewide office to be invited to debate the major party candidates. Zeese went on to finish third with over 25,000 votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G06/MD.phtml |title=Maryland 2006 Midterm Election |publisher=Thegreenpapers.com |date |
During the 2006 elections, [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]] candidate [[Kevin Zeese]] became the first Maryland Green Party candidate for statewide office to be invited to debate the major party candidates. Zeese went on to finish third with over 25,000 votes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G06/MD.phtml |title=Maryland 2006 Midterm Election |publisher=Thegreenpapers.com |access-date=2010-09-04}}</ref> That [[2006 Maryland gubernatorial election|same year]] Green Ed Boyd became the first African-American candidate for Governor of Maryland. He received approximately 15,000 votes. |
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In November 2007, Gary Hull became the first Green officeholder in Maryland, being elected to the Sharpsburg Town Council.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://secure.gpus.org/secure/testdb/details.php?record=3542 |title=Gary Hull - 2006 |publisher=Gpus.org |date |
In November 2007, Gary Hull became the first Green officeholder in Maryland, being elected to the Sharpsburg Town Council.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://secure.gpus.org/secure/testdb/details.php?record=3542 |title=Gary Hull - 2006 |publisher=Gpus.org |access-date=2016-08-10}}</ref> |
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In April 2007, Mike Cornell was elected to the Columbia City Council, an unincorporated community run by a nonprofit homeowners association known as the Columbia Association in [[Columbia, Maryland|Columbia]]. Up until 2015, Cornell was one of 10 representatives that form the Columbia Council. Residents elect council representatives from each of Columbia's nine villages and Town Center.<ref>[http://www.columbiaassociation.com/inside_columbia/col_governance/col_governance.htm |
In April 2007, Mike Cornell was elected to the Columbia City Council, an unincorporated community run by a nonprofit homeowners association known as the Columbia Association in [[Columbia, Maryland|Columbia]]. Up until 2015, Cornell was one of 10 representatives that form the Columbia Council. Residents elect council representatives from each of Columbia's nine villages and Town Center.<ref>[http://www.columbiaassociation.com/inside_columbia/col_governance/col_governance.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070829191413/http://www.columbiaassociation.com/inside_columbia/col_governance/col_governance.htm|date=August 29, 2007}}</ref> |
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In the November 2007 elections, Dan Robinson was elected to the non-partisan seat of Takoma Park Town Council Ward 3. He finished first of two candidates for one seat with 234 votes or 67.6%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_12.shtml |title=2007.11.12: More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections |publisher=Gp.org |date |
In the November 2007 elections, Dan Robinson was elected to the non-partisan seat of Takoma Park Town Council Ward 3. He finished first of two candidates for one seat with 234 votes or 67.6%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_12.shtml |title=2007.11.12: More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections |publisher=Gp.org |access-date=2010-09-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820065902/http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2007_11_12.shtml |archive-date=2010-08-20 }}</ref> Robinson ran for the same office in 2003 finishing 2nd in a two candidate race with 183 votes, or 35%. |
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In September 2010, Green Party nominee for [[United States Senate election in Maryland, 2010|U.S. Senate]] Natasha Pettigrew was killed while biking when she was hit by a Cadillac Escalade.<ref name="Hiskes">{{cite news|url=http://grist.org/article/2010-09-22-maryland-green-party-senate-candidate-killed-by-suv-while-cyclin/|title=Maryland Green Party Senate candidate killed by SUV while cycling |last=Hiskes|first=Jonathan|date=September 23, 2010|work=[[Grist (magazine)|Grist]]| |
In September 2010, Green Party nominee for [[United States Senate election in Maryland, 2010|U.S. Senate]] Natasha Pettigrew was killed while biking when she was hit by the driver of a Cadillac Escalade.<ref name="Hiskes">{{cite news|url=http://grist.org/article/2010-09-22-maryland-green-party-senate-candidate-killed-by-suv-while-cyclin/|title=Maryland Green Party Senate candidate killed by SUV while cycling |last=Hiskes|first=Jonathan|date=September 23, 2010|work=[[Grist (magazine)|Grist]]|access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> She was replaced by her mother, Keniss Henry. Henry received 20,717 votes (1.13%).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/22/AR2010122204421.html|title=Natasha Pettigrew (1980-2010): For Senate hopeful, ordinary challenges were never enough|last=Bell|first=Melissa|date=December 22, 2010|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> |
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In January 2015, the Maryland State Board of Elections determined that the party's petition was sufficient and it would be on the ballot through at least 2018.<ref name="Winger">{{cite web|url=http://www.ballot-access.org/2015/01/maryland-green-party-is-back-on-ballot/|title=Maryland Green Party is Back on Ballot|last=Winger|first=Richard|date=January 17, 2015|publisher=[[Ballot Access News]]| |
In January 2015, the Maryland State Board of Elections determined that the party's petition was sufficient and it would be on the ballot through at least 2018.<ref name="Winger">{{cite web|url=http://www.ballot-access.org/2015/01/maryland-green-party-is-back-on-ballot/|title=Maryland Green Party is Back on Ballot|last=Winger|first=Richard|date=January 17, 2015|publisher=[[Ballot Access News]]|access-date=17 January 2015}}</ref> |
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==Presidential election results== |
==Presidential election results== |
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|[[United States presidential election in Maryland, 2004|2004]] |
|[[United States presidential election in Maryland, 2004|2004]] |
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|[[David Cobb]] |
|[[David Cobb (activist)|David Cobb]] |
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|3,632 (0.15%) |
|3,632 (0.15%) |
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|[[Jill Stein presidential campaign, 2016|Jill Stein]] |
|[[Jill Stein presidential campaign, 2016|Jill Stein]] |
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|33,892 (1.3%) |
|33,892 (1.3%) |
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|[[2020 United States presidential election in Maryland|2020]] |
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|[[Howie Hawkins 2020 presidential campaign|Howie Hawkins]] |
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|15,799 (0.52%) |
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==Elected officials== |
==Elected officials== |
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===Current officials=== |
===Current officials=== |
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*Anthony Williamson, Broadway Homes Representative (Baltimore City), Resident Advisory Board (2019–present)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Officeholders |url=https://www.mdgreens.org/officeholders |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=Maryland Green Party}}</ref> |
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*Annie Chambers, Douglass Homes Representative (Baltimore City), Resident Advisory Board (2017–present)<ref name=":0" /> |
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===Past officials=== |
===Past officials=== |
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*[[Shane Robinson (politician)|Shane Robinson]], former member of the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] |
*[[Shane Robinson (politician)|Shane Robinson]], former member of the [[Maryland House of Delegates]]<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Michael Cornell |
*Michael Cornell<ref name=":0" /> |
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**Board of Directors Chairman, [[River Hill, Columbia, Maryland|Village of River Hill]] (Howard County) |
**Board of Directors Chairman, [[River Hill, Columbia, Maryland|Village of River Hill]] (Howard County) |
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**[[Columbia Association]] Board Member, representing the District of River Hill |
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**[[Columbia Association]] Board Member, representing the District of River Hill.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/details.php?record=52 |title=Green Party of the United States | Candidate Details |publisher=Gp.org |date=2007-04-21 |accessdate=2010-09-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103002210/http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/details.php?record=52 |archivedate=2010-11-03 |df= }}</ref> |
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*Gary Hull, Town Council Sharpsburg (Washington County)<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Gary Hull, Town Council Sharpsburg (Washington County) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/details.php?record=3542 |title=Green Party of the United States | Candidate Details |publisher=Gp.org |date=2006-11-07 |accessdate=2010-09-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103000441/http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/details.php?record=3542 |archivedate=2010-11-03 |df= }}</ref> |
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*Christine Nagle, City Council District 1, College Park (Prince George's County)<ref name=" |
*Christine Nagle, City Council District 1, College Park (Prince George's County)<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Dan Robinson, Town Council Ward 3, Takoma Park (Montgomery County)<ref name=":0" /> |
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*Dan Robinson, Town Council Ward 3, Takoma Park (Montgomery County) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/details.php?record=54 |title=Green Party of the United States | Candidate Details |publisher=Gp.org |date=2007-11-06 |accessdate=2010-09-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103002322/http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/details.php?record=54 |archivedate=2010-11-03 |df= }}</ref> |
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*James Wilkinson, Town Council Mayor Pro Tem, Berwyn Heights (Prince George's County)<ref name=" |
*James Wilkinson, Town Council Mayor Pro Tem, Berwyn Heights (Prince George's County)<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Party organization== |
==Party organization== |
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The following party leaders were elected |
The following party leaders were elected in July 2022 on 1-year terms:<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Members |url=https://orgtools-marylandgreenparty.nationbuilder.com/members |access-date=2023-01-07 |website=Maryland Green Party}}</ref> |
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*Charlotte McBrearty, Co-Chair |
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*Vacant, Co-Chair |
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*Mary Rooker, Secretary |
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*Tim Willard, Treasurer |
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*Justin Sindall, Membership Coordinator |
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===GNC delegates=== |
===GNC delegates=== |
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The following delegates represent the state of Maryland in the Green National Committee:<ref name=" |
The following delegates represent the state of Maryland in the Green National Committee:<ref name=":1" /> |
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*Renaud Brown, Delegate |
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*Devonie Doles, Delegate |
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*Mary Rooker, Delegate |
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==See also== |
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*[[Green Party of the United States]] |
*[[Green Party of the United States]] |
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*[[Maryland gubernatorial election |
*[[2018 Maryland gubernatorial election]] |
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*[[Maryland gubernatorial elections]] |
*[[Maryland gubernatorial elections]] |
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*[[Primary elections in Maryland]] |
*[[Primary elections in Maryland]] |
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*[[Maryland Senate]] |
*[[Maryland Senate]] |
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*[[Maryland House of Delegates]] |
*[[Maryland House of Delegates]] |
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*[[Baltimore mayoral election |
*[[2016 Baltimore mayoral election]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{official website|http://www.mdgreens.org/}} |
* {{official website|http://www.mdgreens.org/}} |
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* [https://www.yesgp.org/ Young Ecosocialists Caucus (YES) of the Green Party of the United States (GPUS)] - 'Youth Caucus' |
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[[Category:Socialism in Maryland]] |
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Maryland Green Party | |
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Co-chair | Charlotte McBrearty |
Co-chair | Vacant |
House Leader | None (formerly Shane Robinson) |
Senate Leader | None |
Founded | August 17, 2000 |
Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. 21233 |
Student wing | Young Greens |
Membership (April 2018) | 9,350 (Registered voters) |
Ideology | Green politics |
Political position | Left-wing |
National affiliation | Green Party of the United States |
Colors | Green |
Senate | 0 / 47 |
House of Delegates | 0 / 141 |
Statewide Officers | 0 / 4 |
County Executives | 0 / 15 |
County Council / Commission Seats | 0 / 142 |
Local offices | 2 (2023)[1] |
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www.mdgreens.org | |
The Maryland Green Party is the state party organization for Maryland of the Green Party of the United States.
The Maryland Green Party qualified as a recognized political party on August 17, 2000,[2] since that time the party has grown to 9,350 members as of April 2018.[3] In November of 2018, outgoing Delegate Shane Robinson switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Green, becoming Maryland's first Green Delegate.[4]
Electoral history
[edit]During the 2006 elections, U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Zeese became the first Maryland Green Party candidate for statewide office to be invited to debate the major party candidates. Zeese went on to finish third with over 25,000 votes.[5] That same year Green Ed Boyd became the first African-American candidate for Governor of Maryland. He received approximately 15,000 votes.
In November 2007, Gary Hull became the first Green officeholder in Maryland, being elected to the Sharpsburg Town Council.[6]
In April 2007, Mike Cornell was elected to the Columbia City Council, an unincorporated community run by a nonprofit homeowners association known as the Columbia Association in Columbia. Up until 2015, Cornell was one of 10 representatives that form the Columbia Council. Residents elect council representatives from each of Columbia's nine villages and Town Center.[7]
In the November 2007 elections, Dan Robinson was elected to the non-partisan seat of Takoma Park Town Council Ward 3. He finished first of two candidates for one seat with 234 votes or 67.6%.[8] Robinson ran for the same office in 2003 finishing 2nd in a two candidate race with 183 votes, or 35%.
In September 2010, Green Party nominee for U.S. Senate Natasha Pettigrew was killed while biking when she was hit by the driver of a Cadillac Escalade.[9] She was replaced by her mother, Keniss Henry. Henry received 20,717 votes (1.13%).[10]
In January 2015, the Maryland State Board of Elections determined that the party's petition was sufficient and it would be on the ballot through at least 2018.[11]
Presidential election results
[edit]Year | Nominee | Votes |
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1996 | Ralph Nader (write-in) | 2,606 (0.15) |
2000 | Ralph Nader | 53,768 (2.65%) |
2004 | David Cobb | 3,632 (0.15%) |
2008 | Cynthia McKinney | 4,747 (0.18%) |
2012 | Jill Stein | 17,110 (0.63%) |
2016 | Jill Stein | 33,892 (1.3%) |
2020 | Howie Hawkins | 15,799 (0.52%) |
Elected officials
[edit]Current officials
[edit]- Anthony Williamson, Broadway Homes Representative (Baltimore City), Resident Advisory Board (2019–present)[1]
- Annie Chambers, Douglass Homes Representative (Baltimore City), Resident Advisory Board (2017–present)[1]
Past officials
[edit]- Shane Robinson, former member of the Maryland House of Delegates[1]
- Michael Cornell[1]
- Board of Directors Chairman, Village of River Hill (Howard County)
- Columbia Association Board Member, representing the District of River Hill
- Gary Hull, Town Council Sharpsburg (Washington County)[1]
- Christine Nagle, City Council District 1, College Park (Prince George's County)[1]
- Dan Robinson, Town Council Ward 3, Takoma Park (Montgomery County)[1]
- James Wilkinson, Town Council Mayor Pro Tem, Berwyn Heights (Prince George's County)[1]
Party organization
[edit]The following party leaders were elected in July 2022 on 1-year terms:[12]
- Charlotte McBrearty, Co-Chair
- Vacant, Co-Chair
- Mary Rooker, Secretary
- Tim Willard, Treasurer
- Justin Sindall, Membership Coordinator
GNC delegates
[edit]The following delegates represent the state of Maryland in the Green National Committee:[12]
- Renaud Brown, Delegate
- Devonie Doles, Delegate
- Mary Rooker, Delegate
See also
[edit]- Green Party of the United States
- 2018 Maryland gubernatorial election
- Maryland gubernatorial elections
- Primary elections in Maryland
- Maryland elections
- Maryland Senate
- Maryland House of Delegates
- 2016 Baltimore mayoral election
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Officeholders". Maryland Green Party. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ "Maryland Green Party". Mdgreens.org. 2000-08-17. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "Voter Registration Activity Report" (PDF). Retrieved 2018-04-07.
- ^ Sukharev, Nickolai. "Outgoing delegate switches to Green Party". thesentinel.com. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ "Maryland 2006 Midterm Election". Thegreenpapers.com. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "Gary Hull - 2006". Gpus.org. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
- ^ [1] Archived August 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2007.11.12: More Green wins and impressive percentages in November 6 local elections". Gp.org. Archived from the original on 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ Hiskes, Jonathan (September 23, 2010). "Maryland Green Party Senate candidate killed by SUV while cycling". Grist. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ Bell, Melissa (December 22, 2010). "Natasha Pettigrew (1980-2010): For Senate hopeful, ordinary challenges were never enough". The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ Winger, Richard (January 17, 2015). "Maryland Green Party is Back on Ballot". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Members". Maryland Green Party. Retrieved 2023-01-07.