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Maryland: Governor and Lieutenant Governor
2026 General Election · November 3, 2026
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. It is a 4-year term.
This race is on every Maryland ballot.
Election Quick Facts
October 13, 2026Registration deadline (same-day registration also available)
Oct 22–29, 2026Early voting (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)
October 27, 2026Last day to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
2026 Candidates
4 certified for the general electionDC
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AE
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CW
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Candidate list from the Maryland State Board of Elections candidate lists. Write-in candidates are not shown.
Compare the Candidates
Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing Maryland. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.
Issue positions for Maryland candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.
Ads in This Race
Paid ads from each campaign's official account, as listed in public ad libraries. Listing an ad is not a finding about its accuracy; see how ads are labeled.