Poll: Marylanders sour on state economy as household financial pressures mount

Poll: Utility costs, the economy and taxes top of mind for voters

Protesters gathered outside the State House on March 30, 2026 to defend the EmPOWER Maryland program against temporary cuts proposed in the Maryland General Assembly. Utility costs continue to drive the concerns of a majority of a new poll released Tuesday. (File photo by Christine Condon/ Maryland Matters)A majority of Marylanders in a new survey said they favor raising taxes on wealthy households over other options including legalizing interne…

Poll: Marylanders sour on state economy as household financial pressures mount

Half of Maryland’s likely voters say they are struggling financially or just getting by, according to a new statewide poll that points to utility costs and broa