Unaffiliated voters air grievances on eve of primary they’re excluded from

A number of elections will likely be determined in next week's primary, but Amber Ivey won't be voting. Not because she doesn't want to. She can't. She's one of more than 1 million independent voters who are barred from voting in Maryland's closed primaries.

By: Mayah Nachman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 658

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A number of Maryland elections will likely be determined in the primary, now just days away, but Amber Ivey won’t be participating.

Not because she doesn’t want to. Because she can’t.

Ivey is one of more than 1 million registered voters in Maryland who are not affiliated with any political party, meaning they are prohibited from participating in the state’s closed primary election, which are open only to registered party members. She is also one …

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