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Maryland ballot

Governor of Maryland

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 23, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentBusiness executive

Wes Moore is the incumbent Democratic Governor of Maryland and former military officer. He emphasizes job creation, public safety investments, education funding, and strengthening economic competitiveness.

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GreenFirst-time candidate

Andy Ellis is a Green Party candidate running for Governor of Maryland for the first time.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Cathy White is running for Governor of Maryland for her first time as a Working Class Party candidate.

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RepublicanAttorney

An attorney with a background in political science and law, Cox emphasizes rebuilding the economy through lower taxes and higher wages, advancing fair trade policies, expanding domestic energy production, and securing the border.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Donald Palmore ran for Governor of Maryland in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kurt Wedekind ran for Governor of Maryland in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ralph Jaffe ran for Governor of Maryland in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Shannon Wright ran for Governor of Maryland in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentAdvancedBusiness executive

Wes Moore is the incumbent Democratic Governor of Maryland and former military officer. He emphasizes job creation, public safety investments, education funding, and strengthening economic competitiveness.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Carl Brunner Jr. is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvancedAttorney

An attorney with a background in political science and law, Cox emphasizes rebuilding the economy through lower taxes and higher wages, advancing fair trade policies, expanding domestic energy production, and securing the border.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Douglas Larcomb is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Ed Hale is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Eric Felber is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateConsultant

John Myrick is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

L.D. Burkindine is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Michael Oakes is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Nancy Taylor is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Shannon Wright ran for Governor of Maryland in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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