2026 Maryland gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2026 United States gubernatorial elections.

2026 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Party  | Democratic | Republican

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| Incumbent Governor

Wes Moore
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Government

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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 eligible to run for re-election to a second term and has expressed intent to do so.[1]

## Democratic primary

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### Candidates

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#### Declared intent to run

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* Wes Moore, incumbent governor[1]

#### Declined

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* Brooke Lierman, Comptroller of Maryland (2023–present)[2]

## Republican primary

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### Candidates

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#### Publicly expressed interest

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* Christopher Bouchat, state delegate from the 5th district (2023–present)[3]

#### Potential

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* Jason C. Buckel, minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2021–present) from district 1B (2015–present)[4]
* Barry Glassman, Harford County Executive (2014–2022) and nominee for comptroller of Maryland in 2022[4]
* Stephen S. Hershey Jr., minority leader of the Maryland Senate (2023–present) from the 36th district (2011–present)[4]
* Larry Hogan, former governor of Maryland (2015–2023) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024[5]

## Third-party and independent candidates

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### Candidates

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#### Formed exploratory committee

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* Andy Ellis, former co-chair of the Maryland and Baltimore City Green Party[6]

## References

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1. ^ a b Rubery, Written by Madilyn (November 10, 2023). "Life, politics, and Watergate: Investigative journalist Bob Woodward and Maryland Governor Wes Moore attend St. John's College's annual Great Conversation". thesentinel.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
2. ^ Boteler, Cody (October 1, 2024). "iMPACT Maryland: Rubenstein talks Orioles spending, Alsobrooks calls out Hogan". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
3. ^ 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"
4. ^ a b c "Post-Hogan, can a fractured Maryland GOP win any statewide race? | STAFF COMMENTARY". The Baltimore Sun. January 3, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
5. ^ 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.
6. ^ "Andy Ellis For Governor 2026". Andy Ellis For Governor 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2023.

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