The Final Countdown

10 Last-Minute Strategies for Maryland Republicans to Boost GOP Turnout and Win Key Races on Election Day

In the last 72 hours before election day, Maryland Republicans can focus on high-impact activities to boost voter turnout and ensure maximum support for candidates like President Trump, Larry Hogan for Senate, Neil Parrott in MD-6, and other GOP candidates. Here are 10 effective actions they can take:

1. Organize a Final GOTV (Get Out The Vote) Push: Deploy volunteers to knock on doors, make phone calls, and remind registered Republicans and persuadable independents to vote. Emphasize the importance of voting early if possible, especially for those with accessibility concerns or who face transportation barriers.
2. Host Visibility Events in High-Traffic Areas: Hold rallies, sign waves, and flash mobs in strategic locations like major intersections, shopping centers, and near polling stations. Create a festive atmosphere with signs and flags to draw attention and show a strong Republican presence.
3. Flood Social Media with Supportive Messages: Encourage supporters to post voting reminders, share candidate information, and counter misinformation. Use hashtags that resonate locally, and share videos of Republican events, endorsements, and candidate messages.
4. Focus on Early Voting Locations: Station volunteers at early voting locations to provide information, answer questions, and offer sample ballots for voters who are undecided or seeking guidance. Be prepared with specific materials related to local candidates like Hogan and Parrott.
5. Coordinate Phone and Text Banking Efforts: Conduct targeted phone calls and texts in the final days to remind Republicans and likely supporters to vote. Prioritize infrequent voters and those who have shown past interest in conservative issues, ensuring they know the polling hours and locations.
6. Distribute Yard Signs and Literature: Place signs in high-visibility locations and distribute literature highlighting Republican policies and positions. Focus on higher foot and vehicle traffic areas to maximize reach, especially in swing districts like MD-6.
7. Engage with Community and Religious Leaders: Contact influential community figures and leaders of faith-based organizations to encourage them to spread the message within their communities. Trusted voices can help boost turnout among groups that might not traditionally vote Republican.
8. Promote Key Issues in Targeted Messaging: Use social media, email, and physical flyers to highlight issues that resonate with Maryland voters, like crime, taxes, and education. Reinforce Republican stances on these issues as solutions to current state and national concerns.
9. Offer Rides to the Polls: Coordinate a transportation effort to ensure that elderly, disabled, or low-income voters have a way to get to the polls. Volunteers can sign up to drive, or you can partner with rideshare services to provide discounted or free rides for voters.
10. Execute Last-Minute Mail Drops or Door Hangers: Distribute door hangers or campaign literature with voting information and candidate messages in target neighborhoods. For maximum impact, focus on areas with a high density of registered Republicans or lean-Republican households.

These strategies are designed to energize the Republican base, bring out infrequent voters, and ensure strong Republican support at the polls. By mobilizing all available resources, Maryland Republicans can make a powerful push to maximize turnout and support for GOP candidates up and down the ballot.

Now if those weren’t enough here are 5 more ways to GOTV

Here are five additional actions for the last 72 hours before election day to maximize voter outreach and support:

1. Make Calls to Voters in Swing States: Mobilize a phone-banking team to call voters in key swing states. Focus on undecided voters and those who voted Republican in the past. Please encourage them to vote early or make plans to vote on election day. This outreach can be coordinated virtually to reach as many voters as possible.
2. Distribute Literature at Local Grocery Stores (With Permission): Set up a table outside local grocery stores and hand out campaign literature to shoppers. This creates an opportunity for one-on-one conversations with voters about the candidates and the issues they care about. Be sure to get permission from store management to avoid any issues.
3. Canvass at Major Transit Stations: Hand out literature at key transit locations like train and bus stations during peak commute hours. Many people are open to quick conversations or taking a flyer while waiting, making this an effective way to reach voters on the go.
4. Drop Off Flyers at Small Businesses: Ask local small businesses if they’ll let you leave campaign flyers or posters in visible areas for customers. Many business owners are willing to support candidates who align with their values and appreciate the community connection.
5. Host a Virtual “Countdown to Victory” Rally: Engage supporters with a virtual rally featuring candidates and local GOP leaders. This energizes volunteers and reminds them of the importance of their efforts in the final hours. Include a call to action, encouraging attendees to make last-minute phone calls, visit neighborhoods, or help out at polling locations.

VOTE 2024

FOR PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT

Donald J. Trump & JD Vance

FOR US SENATE

Larry Hogan

FOR US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Maryland 1 – Vote Andy Harris

Maryland 2 – Vote Kim Klacik

Maryland 3 – Robert J. Steinberger

Maryland 4 – George McDermott

Maryland 5 – Michelle Talkington

Maryland 6 – Neil C. Parrott

Maryland 7 – Scott M. Collier

Maryland 8 – Cheryl Riley

Question 1 – VOTE NO!

Question A – County Charter Amendment to limit the County Executive to Two Terms

Montgomery County—Vote for Question A:  Two-term limit on the County Executive from the current three terms to two consecutive terms. The decreased limit would apply to anyone who has already served two consecutive terms as of December 2026.

Board of Education Candidates

Allegany County – Crystal Bender | Tammy Fraley

Anne Arundel County – Chuck Yocum| LaToya Nkongolo | Dawn Pulliam

Calvert County –  Joe Marchio | Paul Harrison | Melissa Goshorn

Carroll County –  Greg Malveaux| Kristin Zihmer

Cecil County – Dita Watson

Frederick County –  Jaime Brennan | Colt Black | WRITE IN  – Heather Fletcher

Howard County – Trent Kittleman

Kent County – Laura McKenzie

Montgomery County – Brenda Diaz

Somerset County – Matthew Lankford

St. Mary’s County – David Drys | Elena Bewer | Brandie Edelen

Washington County –  Charles Burkett

Worcester County – Cheryl Middleton

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