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Take Action

Every voice matters. Track what is happening locally, know who represents you, show up to events, contact officials, and join a growing movement for change in Harford County.

Defending DEAR America — Democracy, Environment, Animals, Rights

Ways to Help

Start with the civic tools, then pick the action that fits the week.

WATCH

Follow Local Issues

Track Harford meetings, hearings, school board updates, budget decisions, elections, and public comment opportunities.

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VOTE

Know Your 2026 Ballot

Maryland’s primary is June 23. See every Harford race and candidate, plus Cecil and Baltimore County guides for neighbors.

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REFERENCE

Know Your Officials

Find current federal, state, county, school board, and court officials with official links and contact context.

Who Represents You
SHOW UP

Attend Events

Join sign wavings, workshops, rallies, public meetings, and community actions across Harford County.

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SPEAK UP

Contact Representatives

Call or email federal and Harford officials. Use official sites, direct numbers, and the local context below.

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AMPLIFY

Spread the Word

Follow DEAR America, share useful civic resources, and help neighbors find the facts before meetings and elections.

Upcoming Events

Join us in taking action for our community.

A group of democracy visibility volunteers standing on an overpass with signs and flags.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7

Democracy Day Visibility Event

📍 Churchville Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001

🕐 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A special Democracy Day visibility event at the I-95 overpass for travelers heading home for the weekend. Bring noise makers, costumes, signs, and friends.

RSVP on Mobilize
Volunteers holding Signs of Fascism protest signs along a Harford County road.
EVERY FRIDAY

Fight Fascism Fridays

📍 South Fountain Green Rd & East Churchville Rd, Bel Air South, MD 21015

🕐 Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us Fridays between 10-12 as we display the signs of fascism at various intersections across Harford! RSVP for weather or location updates. Bring a sign or use one of ours!

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Bel Air Sign Waving Flyer - Meet Me at the Mall, Every Saturday 10-12 noon
EVERY SATURDAY

Bel Air Sign Waving

📍 Harford Mall, Bel Air, MD

🕐 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A recurring DEAR America sign-waving event at Rt 1 & Rt 24. Bring noisemakers, a sign (we have extra), and your voice. Park at old Macy’s.

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2026 Elections

Maryland’s primary is June 23. Here’s everything you need to participate.

Neighboring county ballots: Cecil →Baltimore County →

June 2

Voter Registration Deadline

Register or update your info by 5 PM

June 11–18

Early Voting

Any early voting center, 7 AM – 8 PM daily

June 16

Mail-In Request Deadline

Deadline to request a mailed ballot by 8 PM

June 23

Primary Election Day

Polls open 7 AM – 8 PM

Nov 3

General Election Day

Polls open 7 AM – 8 PM

Early voting locations

Harford early voting runs June 11-18, including Saturday and Sunday, from 7 AM to 8 PM.

  • McFaul Activity Center, Bel Air
  • Edgewood Rec Center
  • Havre de Grace Activity Center
  • Jarrettsville Fire Hall

Mail-in ballot deadlines

  • June 16: request a mailed ballot by 8 PM.
  • June 19: request an emailed ballot by 5 PM.
  • June 23: in-person pickup and ballot return deadline.
HarfordVotes mail-in details

Contact Your Representatives

Your calls and emails make a difference. Use these direct lines.

National / Congress

Rep. Andy Harris

Maryland's 1st Congressional District

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

U.S. Senator from Maryland

Sen. Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Senator from Maryland

Harford County

County Executive Bob Cassilly

Harford County Executive

Harford County Council

County legislative body

Harford Board of Elections

Local election administration

Questions? Reach Out

Whether you want to join an event, start a local action, or just learn more about what we do — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location

Harford County, Maryland

Welcome to the Resistance

Together, we defend democracy, protect the vulnerable, and preserve the planet for future generations.

~~Let's Make Some Waves~~

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