Maryland Governor Election 2026
Wes Moore (D) is running. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wes Moore (incumbent) | Democratic | Governor since 2023 |
| Dan Cox | Republican | Former state delegate |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Wes Moore | Dan Cox |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | UMBC | 51% | 24% |
Average of the 1 most recent polls: Wes Moore 51%, Dan Cox 24%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Sources
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 Gubernatorial Race Overview (Brownstein, Sept. 23, 2026)
- Latest governor polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report governor ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Amid Ad Uproar, Ohio Governor’s Race Moves From Toss Up to Lean Democrat (Cook Political Report, Oct. 23, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.