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Governor of Maryland

Maryland · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of Maryland — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Wes Moore
Wes MooreD
Governor · Maryland
The 2026 Race

15 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Maryland. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
15 filed
Incumbent
Wes MooreD
Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2022Wes Moore - Aruna Miller D64.2%Dan Cox - Gordana Schifanelli R 32.0%2,015,506
2018Larry Hogan / Boyd Rutherford R27.6%Larry Hogan R 27.6%4,626,870
2014Larry Hogan / Boyd Rutherford R51.5%Anthony Brown / Ken Ulman D 47.7%1,715,749
2010Martin O'Malley / Anthony Brown D61.2%Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. / Mary Kane R 38.8%1,708,703
2006Martin O'Malley / Anthony Brown D53.3%Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. / Kristen Cox R 46.7%1,767,743
2002Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. / Michael Steele R52.5%Kathleen Kennedy Townsend / Charles Larson D 47.0%1,676,274
1998Parris Glendening / Kathleen Kennedy Townsend D57.6%Ellen Sauerbrey / Richard Bennett R 42.4%1,471,415
1994Parris Glendening / Kathleen Kennedy Townsend D50.2%Ellen Sauerbrey / Paul Rappaport R 49.8%1,410,195
State
Population
6,206,011
Median HH Income
$104K
Unemployment
4.9%
Bachelor's+
43.4%
Veterans
6.8%
Median Age
39.4
Mean HH Income
$137K
Poverty Rate
9.4%
HS or Higher
91.1%
Median Home Value
$420K
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
Owner-Occupied
67.6%
Under 18 / 65+
22.2% / 16.7%