These are the general-election candidates on Maryland's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Maryland 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Maryland
Wes Moore DemocraticIncumbent
Dan Cox Republican
Andy Ellis Green
Cathy White Working Class
Lieutenant Governor
Aruna Miller DemocraticIncumbent
Attorney General
Anthony Brown DemocraticIncumbent
Jim Rutledge III Republican
Comptroller
Brooke Lierman DemocraticIncumbent
Sonya Dunn Republican
U.S. House, District 1
Andy Harris RepublicanIncumbent
Dan Schwartz Democratic
Edward Shlikas Unaffiliated
U.S. House, District 2
Johnny O Olszewski Jr. DemocraticIncumbent
Dave Wallace II Republican
U.S. House, District 3
Sarah Elfreth DemocraticIncumbent
Berney Flowers Republican
U.S. House, District 4
Glenn Ivey DemocraticIncumbent
George McDermott Republican
Sam Husseini Green
U.S. House, District 5
Adrian Boafo Democratic
Chris Chaffee Republican
Jonathan Burruss Unaffiliated
Brian Jordan Unaffiliated
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 6
April McClain Delaney DemocraticIncumbent
Robin Ficker Republican
Moshe Landman Green
U.S. House, District 7
Kweisi Mfume DemocraticIncumbent
Scott Collier Republican
U.S. House, District 8
Jamie Raskin DemocraticIncumbent
Cheryl Riley Republican
Nancy Wallace Green
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Also on the Maryland ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Maryland voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Maryland
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Maryland are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Maryland in 2026?
Governor: Wes Moore (Democratic), Dan Cox (Republican), Andy Ellis (Green), Cathy White (Working Class). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Maryland on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Maryland are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST.
When is the Maryland election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Maryland 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.