Maryland
Current officeholders from Open States people data (CC0). Look up your own ballot by ZIP.
2026 statewide races
Your options: Maryland Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Cut Taxes, Fees, and Cost of Living
- Fix the Energy Crisis
- Fight for Premier Education in Maryland Schools
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Who they are
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
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Compare where they stand, issue by issue
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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.
Statewide officials now
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
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State Senate (47 members)
What does a state senator do?
A member of the upper chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and in many states confirms the governor's appointees. Usually 4 years.
- School funding and state taxes
- State criminal laws
- Drawing district maps (in many states)
House of Delegates (141 members)
What does a state representative do?
A member of the lower chamber of the state legislature (called the House, Assembly or House of Delegates). Writes and votes on state laws for a smaller district than a state senator. Usually 2 years.
- State budget and taxes
- Roads and schools
- Local issues raised by constituents
Mayors
What does a mayor do?
Leads a city. In 'strong mayor' cities (like Chicago) the mayor runs city departments and proposes the budget; in others the city council and a city manager hold more power. Usually 4 years.
- Police and fire departments
- City budget and property tax levy
- Streets, water and garbage
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