2026 Maryland Gubernatorial General Election

Election Day: November 3, 2026

All certified races and candidates published so far. This statewide list is not your personal ballot. Use My Ballot to see the races for your address.

Statewide Offices

On every Texas ballot
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Attorney General

Maryland's chief lawyer. The attorney general represents the state in court, gives legal advice to state agencies and enforces consumer protection laws.

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Bexar County & Local

On Bexar County ballots; precinct races depend on where you live · See the district map
2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 3

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 5

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 6

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Maryland's chief executive. The governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget, and appoints many state officials and judges. The governor and lieutenant governor run together on one ticket.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Comptroller

Maryland's chief tax collector and financial officer. The comptroller collects state taxes, pays the state's bills and sits on the Board of Public Works, which approves major state contracts.

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2026 General Election · 10-year term

Appellate Court of Maryland, At Large

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A retention vote on a judge of the Appellate Court of Maryland, which hears most appeals from trial courts. Voters choose Yes or No on whether the judge stays in office.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 2

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 3

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 4

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 5

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 12

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 21

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 27

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 28

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 30

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 31

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 32

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 33

A member of the Maryland Senate, one of 47. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget and confirm the governor's appointments. Only voters in this legislative district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 2A

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 3

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 4

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 5

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 12B

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 21

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 27A

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 28

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 30A

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 30B

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 31

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 32

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 33A

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 33B

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

House of Delegates, District 33C

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates, 141 in all. Delegates write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Some districts elect three delegates together; others are split into single- or two-member subdistricts (A, B, C). Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 15-year term

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge

A judge of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, the main trial court for serious criminal cases, major civil cases and family law. Judges first appointed by the governor must then win election. The race is nonpartisan.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 15-year term

Frederick County Circuit Court Judge

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A judge of the Circuit Court for Frederick County, the main trial court for serious criminal cases, major civil cases and family law. Judges first appointed by the governor must then win election. The race is nonpartisan.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Executive

The elected head of Anne Arundel County government. The county executive runs county departments, proposes the county budget and can veto bills passed by the County Council.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Commissioners President

Presides over the Charles County Board of Commissioners, the county's governing body, and is elected countywide.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Executive

The elected head of Frederick County government. The county executive runs county departments, proposes the county budget and can veto bills passed by the County Council.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Council, At Large

A member of the Frederick County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Elected countywide.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 1

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Commissioner, District 1

A member of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, which passes county laws and sets the county budget. Commissioners must live in their district.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Council, District 1

A member of the Frederick County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 2

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Commissioner, District 2

A member of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, which passes county laws and sets the county budget. Commissioners must live in their district.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Council, District 2

A member of the Frederick County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 3

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Commissioner, District 3

A member of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, which passes county laws and sets the county budget. Commissioners must live in their district.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Council, District 3

A member of the Frederick County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 4

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Commissioner, District 4

A member of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, which passes county laws and sets the county budget. Commissioners must live in their district.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Council, District 4

A member of the Frederick County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 5

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Council, District 5

A member of the Frederick County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 6

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Council, District 7

A member of the Anne Arundel County Council, which passes county laws and approves the county budget. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Sheriff

Runs the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office, which provides law enforcement, court security and serves legal papers.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Sheriff

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Runs the Charles County Sheriff's Office, which provides law enforcement, court security and serves legal papers.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Sheriff

Runs the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, which provides law enforcement, court security and serves legal papers.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County State's Attorney

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

The chief prosecutor for Anne Arundel County. The State's Attorney decides which criminal charges to bring and prosecutes them in court.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County State's Attorney

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

The chief prosecutor for Charles County. The State's Attorney decides which criminal charges to bring and prosecutes them in court.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County State's Attorney

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

The chief prosecutor for Frederick County. The State's Attorney decides which criminal charges to bring and prosecutes them in court.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Keeps the records of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court and handles land records, marriage licenses and business licenses.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Keeps the records of the Charles County Circuit Court and handles land records, marriage licenses and business licenses.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Keeps the records of the Frederick County Circuit Court and handles land records, marriage licenses and business licenses.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Register of Wills

Handles the probate of wills and the administration of estates in Anne Arundel County.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Register of Wills

Handles the probate of wills and the administration of estates in Charles County.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Register of Wills

Handles the probate of wills and the administration of estates in Frederick County.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Anne Arundel County Orphans' Court Judge

One of three judges of the Anne Arundel County Orphans' Court, which handles wills, estates and guardianships of minors.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Orphans' Court Judge

One of three judges of the Charles County Orphans' Court, which handles wills, estates and guardianships of minors.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Orphans' Court Judge

One of three judges of the Frederick County Orphans' Court, which handles wills, estates and guardianships of minors.

Vote for up to 3. 3 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Frederick County Board of Education

A seat on the Frederick County Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget request and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Board of Education, District 1

A seat on the Charles County Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget request and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Board of Education, District 2

A seat on the Charles County Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget request and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Board of Education, District 3

A seat on the Charles County Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget request and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Charles County Board of Education, District 4

A seat on the Charles County Board of Education, which sets school policy and the budget request and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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