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Gubernatorial General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:Wes Moore(Democratic)

The 2026 Maryland gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Maryland. Voters will choose between the major party nominees to succeed the incumbent governor, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 Maryland gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Maryland. Voters will choose between the major party nominees to succeed the incumbent governor, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland residents can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Early voting is available from October 26 to November 2, 2026, and voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in Maryland or if requested by an election judge; polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Wes Moore

Governor of Maryland

Biography

Wes Moore is the incumbent Governor of Maryland, having taken office in January 2023 after defeating Republican Dan Cox in the 2022 election. A former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation and author, Moore is running for re-election to continue his focus on economic opportunity, public safety, and education reform.

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Republican

Dan Cox

Governor of Maryland

Biography

Dan Cox is a former Maryland House of Delegates member representing District 4 and the Republican nominee for governor in both 2022 and 2026. A small business owner and conservative advocate, Cox is running on a platform of tax reduction, stricter immigration enforcement, and overturning certain state environmental and education policies.

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