Maryland Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Dan Cox (R) vs. Andy Ellis (I) vs. Wes Moore (D) vs. Cathy White (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
Your options
Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Dan Cox
Who they are
In their words: “Dan Cox for Governor is dedicated to making impactful changes. Discover his platform and the goals for a better future.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Cut Taxes, Fees, and Cost of Living
- Fix the Energy Crisis
- Fight for Premier Education in Maryland Schools
- Maryland Retirees
- Reduce and Eliminate Taxes and Fees
What they've done
Who funds them
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Andy Ellis
Who they are
In their words: “Andy Ellis and Owen Silverman Andrews are Green Party candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor of Maryland in 2026. Climate, democracy, civic engagement, reparations, Palestine, solidarity economy, education — real positions, not talking points.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- End the corruption of the two-party system
- Build an economy that works for all of Maryland
- Create a robust and deep multiparty democracy in Maryland. - Learn more
- End the corruption of the two-party system
- Build an economy that works for all of Maryland
What they've done
Who funds them
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Wes Moore
Who they are
In their words: “I'm running for Governor and here’s why: I believe no matter where you start in life, you deserve an equal opportunity to succeed.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
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Cathy White
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
To keep families, children, and grandchildren in Maryland, we must ensure affordable options for first-time home buyers.source
Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the wealthiest country in human history.source
Dan Cox will reverse the added, crushing fees that have been handed to us during this current administration. He plans to reduce the corporate and income tax rate to 4.9%. He will cut taxes by being present in Annapolis and being your voice in the statehouse.source
Marylanders who have worked and paid taxes here deserve to retire here with dignity. You should not be pressured to leave our state because it taxes you with burdensome property, estate, and income taxes. We can and will change this to ensure we can retire here and enjoy the fruits of our labor.source
A Dan Cox administration will prioritize ensuring that our schools are fully funded, that our teachers have the resources they need, and that every dollar is going straight to the classrooms and our children's education.source
Dan Cox will immediately bring power plants back online so that Marylanders are not paying the bill to bring electricity from PA and VA. He will pursue clean energy methods such as SMRs and LNGs, while preserving our farmlands and a clean Bay.source
Of the 4.3M registered voters in Maryland, Unaffiliated/Independent and Third Party voters make up the second largest voting block by party affiliation–even outnumbering Registered Republican voters. These voters are largely shut out of meaningful participation in our elections.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Health care, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Wes Moore (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Maryland State Board of Elections, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election state candidates list.