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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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared intent to run
Potential
- Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Executive (2018–present)[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
- 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]
- Larry Hogan, former governor of Maryland (2015–2023)[5]
- 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
Candidates
Formed exploratory committee
- Andy Ellis, former co-chair of the Maryland and Baltimore City Green Party[6]
References
- ^ 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. January 3, 2024. 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. November 9, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ Sears, Bryan P. (June 26, 2024). "Hogan lays out five-point economic agenda for Senate race that echoes positions as governor". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "Andy Ellis For Governor 2026". Andy Ellis For Governor 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
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