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Rise of the Unaffiliated Voter: Maryland Joins a National Rebellion Against the Two-Party System
Maryland’s voter registration trends reveal a dramatic shift, with Unaffiliated/Other voters now the second largest bloc. While Democrats and Republicans lose ground, this reflects a national movement towards political independence driven by disillusionment with partisanship, broken promises, and generational change. Engaging these voters will be crucial for future elections.