2026 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Maryland gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore is running for re-election to a second term in office.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of January 8, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Wes Moore (D) | $4,164,543 | $1,750,599 | $4,812,925 |
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections[2] | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Publicly expressed interest
- Christopher Bouchat, state delegate from the 5th district (2023–present)[4]
Potential
- Larry Hogan, former governor (2015–2023) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[5][6]
Third-party and independent candidates
Candidates
Declared
- Andy Ellis, former co-chair of the Maryland Green Party[7]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[8] | Solid D | January 23, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[9] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
See also
Notes
- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
- ^ a b Gardner, Akayla (January 21, 2025). "Wes Moore Seeks to Silence 2028 Chatter Before Run for Reelection in Maryland". Bloomberg News. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ "Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System". campaignfinance.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ^ Flowers, Berney (February 5, 2025). "John Myrick is Running for Governor". The Loyal Opposition (Podcast). Retrieved February 6, 2025 – via Rumble.
- ^ Greenfield, Sherry (September 4, 2024). "Del. Eric Bouchat, a Carroll Republican, says frustration has led him to not seek another term". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
Bouchat said he will leave the General Assembly and consider running for a statewide office
- ^ Wood, Pamela (November 10, 2024). "What's next for Larry Hogan? Despite Senate loss, ex-gov has options". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Touchberry, Ramsey (December 13, 2024). "Larry Hogan weighs his next steps in the age of Trump". Washington Examiner. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Andy Ellis to Launch Campaign for Governor of Maryland" (Press release). Green Party of the United States. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Sears, Bryan P. (January 7, 2025). "Poll: Taxes to erase deficits pose political problem for Moore". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
External links
- Official campaign websites