POLITICAL ACTION

Political action is central to our union’s work. This includes volunteering to distribute Apple Ballots to voters at polling sites, interviewing candidates interested in receiving our union’s endorsement, and donating to our union’s political action committee (PAC).  Learn more below!

If you’re an MCEA member and are interested in joining the Political Action & Legislative Support (PALS) Committee, please complete the following form.

VOLUNTEERING TO DISTRIBUTE APPLE BALLOT AT POLLS 

MCEA is proud that every election cycle our members volunteer to distribute our union’s famous “Apple Ballot” to voters at polling locations throughout Montgomery County, MD.  The Apple Ballot lists our union’s recommended candidates for local, state, and federal office.

Candidates go through an extensive, member-led endorsement process that includes completing an interview questionnaire and being interviewed by a panel of MCEA members.

Stay tuned to sign up for Apple Ballot shifts for the 2026 General Election! Questions? Email [email protected].

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)

The MSEA Fund for Children and Public Education is our political action committee (PAC). 

Union dues are not used to engage non-members in our electoral work.  

PAC funds support pro-public education candidates our union believes will champion students, schools, and educators, regardless of political affiliation.   

PAC funds are used to produce Apple Ballots, which are distributed to voters at the polls, as well as other tactics and tools to promote MCEA’s Apple Ballot-backed candidates, legislative priorities, and ballot initiatives.   

Donate today:

If you are an active member, please donate using this link. 

If you are a retired member, please donate here.