For Independent Groups Supporting Delegate Acevero
This section is intended for independent groups or organizations interested in supporting Delegate Gabriel Acevero’s campaign through independent expenditures. Below, you’ll find key information about Delegate Acevero’s priorities, messaging themes, and visual guidelines to help align your efforts with his vision for Maryland. Please remember to use your own authority line on your materials. Do not use the campaign logo.
Note: This information is provided for independent expenditure purposes only. It is not intended to coordinate or collaborate with any independent expenditure efforts. Delegate Acevero’s campaign does not authorize or approve any independent expenditure activities.
Key Messaging Themes
Independent groups are encouraged to focus on the following themes in their messaging:
Equity and Justice: Highlight Delegate Acevero’s commitment to social, racial, gender, and economic justice.
Community Investment: Emphasize his work to uplift underserved communities and ensure every Marylander has the opportunity to thrive.
Progressive Leadership: Showcase his legislative accomplishments and leadership on issues like criminal justice reform, healthcare access, and environmental justice.
Inclusivity: Reflect Delegate Acevero’s dedication to creating a Maryland that is fair, inclusive, and brimming with opportunity.
Policy Priorities
Independent groups can align their messaging with Delegate Acevero’s key policy priorities:
Criminal Justice Reform:
Sponsored Anton’s Law to increase police accountability and transparency.
Advocates for violence prevention programs and mental health services.
Healthcare Access and Equity:
Co-sponsored legislation to improve maternal and infant health.
Voted to codify reproductive healthcare in the Maryland Constitution.
Housing Stability:
Supports affordable housing initiatives and tenant protections.
Co-sponsored Just Cause legislation to prevent unjust evictions.
Housing Stability:
Supports affordable housing initiatives and tenant protections.
Co-sponsored Just Cause legislation to prevent unjust evictions.
Immigrant Rights:
Championed the Maryland Values Act to protect immigrant families.
Advocates for ending 287(g) programs and ensuring data privacy.
Environmental Justice:
Sponsored the Maryland Electric Buildings Act to transition to clean energy.
Education:
Sponsored the Commission on History, Culture and Civics in Education bill to improve equitable learning outcomes by making recommendations to the State Board of Education.
Transportation:
Advocates for expanded public transportation and improved walkability and bike safety.
Affordability:
Supported legislation lowering energy costs and utility bills for residents, like the Utility RELIEF Act of 2026, groundbreaking legislation that protects Maryland ratepayers and delivers annual utility bill savings by strengthening oversight, reforming rate practices, and preserving vital cost-saving programs.
Dedicated to holding big energy corporations accountable.
Key Achievements
Independent groups can highlight Delegate Acevero’s legislative accomplishments to showcase his impact:
Anton’s Law: Increased police accountability and transparency.
Climate Solutions Now Act: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and promoted sustainability.
Youth Transitioning from Foster Care Program: Provided direct cash assistance to foster youth aging out of the system.
Guaranteed Basic Income: Advocated for direct cash assistance to low-income Marylanders.
Equal Access to Public Services Act: Expanded access to resources for individuals with limited English proficiency and disabilities.
District 39 Overview
Messaging should reflect the unique characteristics and priorities of District 39:
District 39 is home to a vibrant and diverse community, majority people of color and working-class families, including a large Muslim population and Spanish-speaking residents. We have large immigrant communities from the Caribbean, Central America, West Africa and South Asia. It includes the communities of Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, Germantown, Clarksburg, and the town of Washington Grove.
