The 2026 Maryland gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Maryland . Incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore is eligible to run for re-election to a second term but has not yet stated if he will do so.
2026 Maryland gubernatorial election
Democratic primary
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Republican primary
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Candidates
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Potential
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Jason C. Buckel , minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2021–present) from district 1B (2015–present)[3] Matt Clark, former chief of staff to Governor Larry Hogan (2017–2020)[4]
Earl Hance, president of the Calvert County Board of Commissioners (2020–present) and former Maryland Secretary of Agriculture (2009–2015)[4]
Patrick N. Hogan , former state delegate from district 3A (2003–2007, 2011–2015), lobbyist for the University System of Maryland , and half-brother of former governor Larry Hogan [4] Stephen S. Hershey Jr. , minority leader of the Maryland Senate (2023–present) from the 36th district (2011–present)[3] Michael Hough , former state senator from the 4th district (2015–2023) and nominee for Frederick County Executive in 2022 [4] Barry Glassman , Harford County Executive (2014–2022) and nominee for comptroller of Maryland in 2022 [3] J. B. Jennings , state senator from the 7th district (2011–present) and former minority leader of the Maryland Senate (2014–2020)[4] Nic Kipke , state delegate from the 31st district (2007–present) and former minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates (2013–2021)[4] Allan H. Kittleman , former Howard County Executive (2014–2018)[4] Larry Porter, Caroline County commissioner (2010–present)[4]
Craig Williamson, former chief of staff to Governor Larry Hogan (2015–2016)[4] Third-party and independent candidates
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Candidates
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Formed exploratory committee
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Andy Ellis, former co-chair of the Maryland and Baltimore City Green Party[5] References
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^ Rubery, Written by Madilyn (November 10, 2023). "Life, politics, and Watergate: Investigative journalist Bob Woodward and Maryland Governor Wes Moore attend St. John's College's annual Great Conversation" . thesentinel.com . Retrieved March 9, 2024 . ^ "What Is Olszewski's Political Future?" . WYPR . December 19, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024 .^ a b c "Post-Hogan, can a fractured Maryland GOP win any statewide race? | STAFF COMMENTARY" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 9, 2024 .^ a b c d e f g h i "After a historic state-level election for Democrats, here's how the Maryland GOP can rebuild | COMMENTARY" . The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved March 11, 2024 .^ "Andy Ellis For Governor 2026" . Andy Ellis For Governor 2026 . Retrieved January 6, 2023 .
