Maryland: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Maryland on the mapKey dates
- Deadline to register online or by mail: October 13, 2026. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by October 13. You can also register in person during early voting and on Election Day.
- Early voting: October 22, 2026 to October 29, 2026. Early voting centers are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Last day to request a mail-in ballot sent by mail or fax: October 27, 2026. Your request must be received by this date. If you want the ballot delivered by email, request it online by October 30, 2026. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 3, or dropped off by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote. You can also register in person on Election Day.
Official election information: Maryland State Board of Elections
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
State
Governor / Lt. Governor
Four-year term. Governor Wes Moore is running for a second term. Each candidate runs on a joint ticket: Moore with Aruna Miller, Dan Cox with Rob Krop, Andy Ellis with Owen Silverman Andrews, and Cathy White with Cathy Permut.
- Dan Cox Republican · Challenger
- Andy Ellis Green · Challenger
- Wes Moore Democratic · Incumbent
- Cathy White Working Class · Challenger
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