Maryland
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
This state page last updated: January 15, 2026
Governor
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets.)
Wes Moore (D)* - (Campaign Site)
& Aruna Miller (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ralph Jaffe (D) - Retired Teacher & Frequent Candidate
& Donald Palmore (D) - Baptist Pastor
Randy Altschuler (R) - Technology Executive, Ex-Investment Banker & '10/'12 US Rep Candidate
Christopher "Eric" Bouchat (R) - State Del., Ex-Carroll County Commissioner & Welding Contractor
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Carl Brunner (R) - Firearms Instructor & '24 Pres Candidate
& Kevin Rhodes (R) - Retired State Trooper, Army Veteran & '18 Sheriff Candidate
Bob Ehrlich (R) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Congressman & Ex-State Del.
Ed Hale Sr. (R) - Retired Bank CEO, Businessman, Ex-Visit Baltimore CEO & Ex-Democrat
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Steve Hershey (R) - Senate Minority Leader, Ex-State Del. & Businessman
& Runningmate Not Yet Named
Larry Hogan (R) - Ex-Governor, Businessman & '24 US Sen Nominee
John Myrick (R) - Retired USAF Veteran, Ex-Police Officer & '24 US Sen Candidate
& Brenda Thiam (R) - Ex-State Del., Teacher & '24 US Rep Candidate
Kurt Wedekind (R) - Farmer & Rancher
& Shannon Wright (R) - Pastor & '20/'24 Baltimore Mayor Nominee
Andy Ellis (G) - Ex-State Green Party Chair, Business Intel Analyst & '18 St Del Nominee
& Owen Silverman Andrews (G) - Teacher & Green Party Activist
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
State Comptroller
Attorney General
General Assembly
State House of Delegates - (Democratic Caucus - Republican Caucus)
State Senate - (Democratic Caucus - Republican Caucus)
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Chris Van Hollen (D)* - (Campaign Site)
SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Angela Alsobrooks (D)* - (Campaign Site)
U.S. CONGRESS:
U.S. House (Districts)
District 1
Andy Harris (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Bruneau (R) - Damage Restoration Building Contractor & '24 Candidate
Jake Day (D) - State Housing Secretary, Ex-Salisbury Mayor & Army Reserve Officer
Victor Guidice (D)
Terrence Rogers (D) - Pastor, Ex-Police Officer & Veteran
Dan Schwartz (D) - State Banking Regulator & Consumer Advocate
Edward Shlikas (I) - Horticulturalist & Frequent Candidate
Zack Tyndall (D) - Berlin Mayor & Firefighter/Paramedic
George Walish (D) - Ex-St Michaels Town Commissioner & Retired Businessman
Randi White (D) - Marketing Consultant
District 2
Johnny Olszewski (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Clint Spellman Jr. (D) - Insurance Agent & '24 Candidate
Dave Wallace (R) - Businessman & Frequent Candidate
District 3
Sarah Elfreth (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Feliz Seier (D) - Retired Navy Veteran
Ray Bly (R) - Storage Yard Owner, Vietnam War Veteran, Felon & Frequent Candidate
Berney Flowers (R) - Retired USAF Officer, Iraq/Afghan War Veteran & '22/'24 Candidate
District 4
Glenn Ivey (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Khyre Edwards (D) - Community Engagement Manager
Anthony Field (D) - Environmental Activist & Ex-Obama White House Intern
Shavonne Hedgepeth (D) - Transportation Planner & Graduate Student
Jakeya Johnson (D) - Pro-Choice Activist, Grants Specialist & Ex-Legislative Aide
Jonathan White (D) - IT Professional, USAF Veteran & '25 PG County Exec Candidate
George McDermott (R) - Retired Construction Contractor & Frequent Candidate
DISTRICT 5
[ Steny Hoyer (D)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Tim Adams (D) - Bowie Mayor, Businessman & '22 State Comptroller Candidate
Rushern Baker (D) - Ex-Prince George's County Executive, Ex-State Del. & '18/'22 Gov Candidate
Quincy Bareebe (D) - Healthcare Executive, Accountant, Democratic Activist & '24 Candidate
Wala Blegay (D) - Prince George’s County Councilwoman, Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide
Adrian Boafo (D) - State Del., Ex-Bowie City Councilman & Ex-Congressional Aide
Jen Cross (D)
Harry Dunn (D) - Retired Police Officer & '24 Candidate
Arthur Ellis (D) - State Sen., Accountant & Disabled USAF Veteran
Elldwnia "Ella" English (D) - HR Professional, Doctoral Student & Community Activist
Terry Jackson (D) - Ex-Federal Employee & Retired Navy Officer
Harry Jarin (D) - Volunteer Firefighter & Emergency Services Consultant
Walter Kirkland (D) - Marketing Professional & Community Activist
Heather Luper (D) - Social Worker
Alexis Solis (D) - Business Consultant, Community Activist & '22 St Del Candidate
Tracy Starr (D)
Nicole Williams (D) - State Del. & Attorney
C.T. Wilson (D) - State Del., Attorney & Army Veteran
B. DuVal Cubero (R) - Commercial Hazmat Driver, Retired Army Veteran & '20/'22 Candidate
Michelle Talkington (R) - Businesswoman, Youth Minister, '24 Nominee & '22 St Sen Nominee
Brian Jordan (I) - Businessman & Navy Veteran
Mildred Marie Hall (WI) - Federal Clerical Employee
District 6
April McClain Delaney (D)* - (Campaign Site)
George Gluck (D) - IT Consultant, Progressive Activist & Frequent Candidate
Dan Krakower (D) - Attorney
David Trone (D) - Ex-Congressman, Businessman & '24 US Sen Candidate
Ethan Wechtaluk (D) - IT Business Analyst
Christopher Burnett (R) - Attorney & USMC Veteran
Robin Ficker (R) - Ex-State Del., Real Estate Broker, Disbarred Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Chris Hyser (R) - Retired Police Officer & '24 Candidate
Neil Parrott (R) - Ex-State Del., Traffic Engineer & Frequent Candidate
Moshe Landman (G) - Attorney, Mortgage Broker, '24 Candidate & '22 St Sen Nominee
District 7
Kweisi Mfume (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Hadley Anthony (D) - State Employee & Democratic Political Organizer
Mark Conway (D) - Baltmore City Councilman & Nonprofit Executive
Theo Gillespie (D) - Musician & Transgender Activist
Scott Collier (R) - Construction Contractor & Frequent Candidate
PJ Jackson (I) - Ex-US Housing Dept Chief of Staff, Economist & Army Veteran
District 8
Jamie Raskin (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Stephen Leon (D) - Attorney & Inventor
Cheryl Riley (R) - Public Relations Consultant, '24 Nominee & '22 County Council Nominee
Nancy Wallace (G) - Technology Consultant & Frequent Candidate
Political Parties
American Solidarity Party of Maryland (ASP)
Constitution Party
of Maryland (C)
Maryland Democratic Party (D)
Maryland Green Party (G)
Libertarian Party of Maryland (L)
Maryland Republican Party (R)
Working Class Party (WCP)
Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
The Afro (African American)
Annapolis Capital Gazette
Baltimore Banner
Baltimore Beat
Baltimore Brew
Baltimore Business Journal
Baltimore Jewish Times
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Times (African American)
The Bay Net
Bay Weekly
Carroll County Times
Cumberland Times-News
Delmarva.now
Easton Star Democrat
Frederick News-Post
Garrett County Republican
Hagerstown Herald-Mail
Latin Opinion Baltimore (Spanish)
Maryland Daily Record (Business & Legal News)
Maryland Matters
Maryland Reporter
Montgomery County Media
MyEasternShoreMD
Prince George's Post (African American)
Salisbury Independent / Bay to Bay News
Salisbury University Flyer
Southern Maryland Chronicle
Southern Maryland News Net
University of Maryland Diamondback
Washington Blade (LGBT)
Washington Hispanic (Spanish)
Washington
Post
Washington Times
Maryland Public Television (MPT)
WMAR TV-2 (ABC - Baltimore)
WBAL TV-11 (NBC - Baltimore)
WJZ TV-13 (CBS - Baltimore)
WBFF TV-45 (FOX - Baltimore)
WRC TV-4 (NBC - DC Metro)
WTTG TV-5 (FOX - DC Metro)
WJLA TV-7 (ABC - DC Metro)
WUSA TV-9 (CBS - DC Metro)
WFDC TV-15 (Univision - DC Metro)
WZDC TV-44 (Telemundo - DC Metro)
WDVM TV-25 (Hagerstown)
WBOC TV-16 (CBS - Salisbury)
WSJD TV-42 (Telemundo - Salisbury)
WMDT TV-47 (ABC - Salisbury)
WBAL News Radio (Baltimore)
WYPR Public Radio (NPR - Baltimore)
WTOP News Radio (DC Metro)