Governor of Maryland

Statewide — all of Maryland

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Sources re-checked October 19, 2026 · How we research

Incumbent Democrat Wes Moore is seeking a second term.[1]
Moore won the Democratic primary with 88.3% over physician Eric Felber.[1]
Former Del. Dan Cox, the 2022 Republican nominee, won a nine-candidate Republican primary, finishing ahead of businessman Ed Hale.[1]
Two minor-party tickets are also on the ballot: Andy Ellis (Green) and Cathy White (Working Class Party). The State Board of Elections ballot lists exactly these four tickets.[1][12][13]

On the ballot · 4 candidates

Wes MooreDINCUMBENTGovernor of Maryland (since January 2023)Full profile →Dan CoxRAttorney; former state delegate (District 4, 2019–2023)Full profile →Andy EllisGreenFull profile →Cathy WhiteWorking Class PartyFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Wes Moore
Supports[5]
Signed a proclamation enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in the state constitution after voters approved the amendment in 2024.
Dan Cox
—
Andy Ellis
—
Cathy White
—

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Wes Moore
Opposes[3]
Signed SB 245/HB 444 in 2026 prohibiting State and local jurisdictions from entering 287(g) agreements deputizing officers for federal civil immigration enforcement.
Dan Cox
—
Andy Ellis
—
Cathy White
—

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Wes Moore
—
Dan Cox
—
Andy Ellis
Supports[14]
His economy plan says he would sponsor legislation in 2027 to tax the wealth of the wealthy and end corporate tax breaks.
Cathy White
—

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Wes Moore
—
Dan Cox
—
Andy Ellis
In their own words[11]
“Declare climate, environment, energy, food, and water emergencies to ensure state and local government act with urgency.”
On his campaign platform page
Cathy White
—

Continue U.S. military aid to Israel

Wes Moore
—
Dan Cox
—
Andy Ellis
In their own words[15]
“make Maryland the first state in the nation to comprehensively end its institutional, economic, and political complicity with Israeli genocide and apartheid”
On his campaign's plan page on Maryland and Israel; the page concerns state-level policy, not U.S. aid
Cathy White
—

Universal, publicly funded child care

Wes Moore
—
Dan Cox
—
Andy Ellis
—
Cathy White
In their own words[12]
“Childcare and eldercare are more than what most of us can afford.”
In her statement to the Working Class Party state convention, April 2026, posted on the party's site

ISSUE	Wes Moore D	Dan Cox R	Andy Ellis Green	Cathy White Working Class Party
Protect legal access to abortion	Supports[5] Signed a proclamation enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in the state constitution after voters approved the amendment in 2024.	—	—	—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	Opposes[3] Signed SB 245/HB 444 in 2026 prohibiting State and local jurisdictions from entering 287(g) agreements deputizing officers for federal civil immigration enforcement.	—	—	—
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	—	—	Supports[14] His economy plan says he would sponsor legislation in 2027 to tax the wealth of the wealthy and end corporate tax breaks.	—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	—	—	In their own words[11] “Declare climate, environment, energy, food, and water emergencies to ensure state and local government act with urgency.” On his campaign platform page	—
Continue U.S. military aid to Israel	—	—	In their own words[15] “make Maryland the first state in the nation to comprehensively end its institutional, economic, and political complicity with Israeli genocide and apartheid” On his campaign's plan page on Maryland and Israel; the page concerns state-level policy, not U.S. aid	—
Universal, publicly funded child care	—	—	—	In their own words[12] “Childcare and eldercare are more than what most of us can afford.” In her statement to the Working Class Party state convention, April 2026, posted on the party's site

Research notes & limits

Slate confirmed 2026-10-19 against the Maryland State Board of Elections certified general-election ballot (four tickets: Democratic, Republican, Green, Working Class Party; no Libertarian or other party printed). Ballotpedia blocked automated access, so Wikipedia is used only for party/basic bio and primary results. Running mates are in each ballotNote. Repo roll-call snapshots only cover the current session, so Cox's earlier delegate votes were not used.

Sources · 32

Researched 2026-10-19. Green citations are official government records.

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4.Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Expand Housing Access and Strengthen Education During Final Bill Signing · Office of Governor Wes Moore · 2026-05-26 Official record
5.Governor Moore Signs Proclamation to Enshrine Reproductive Freedom in Maryland's Constitution · Office of Governor Wes Moore · 2025-01-17 Official record
6.Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Make Maryland Safer · Office of Governor Wes Moore · 2024-05-16 Official record
7.Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Put Redistricting Constitutional Amendment on November Ballot · Office of Governor Wes Moore · 2026-08-05 Official record
8.Dan Cox for Governor · Dan Cox campaign · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
9.In Longshot Move, Del. Cox Seeks to Impeach Gov. Hogan · Maryland Matters · 2022-02-10 News report
10.House Rules Panel Rejects Cox's Attempts to Impeach Hogan · Maryland Matters · 2022-03-03 News report
11.Platform · Andy Ellis campaign · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
12.Working Class Party of Maryland · Working Class Party of Maryland · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
13.Official Ballot, Gubernatorial General Election, November 3, 2026 (Allegany County sample) · Maryland State Board of Elections · 2026-10-19 Official record
14.Economy - Andy Ellis for Governor · Andy Ellis for Governor (campaign website) · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
15.Our Plan to End Maryland's Complicity with Genocide · Andy Ellis for Governor (campaign website) · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
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19.Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Expand Housing Access and Strengthen Education During Final Bill Signing · Office of Governor Wes Moore · 2026-05-26 Official record
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27.Meet Andy Ellis · Andy Ellis campaign · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words
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29.Ellis, Andrews win Maryland Green Party nominations for Governor, Lieutenant Governor · FOX45 News (WBFF) · 2026-07-23 News report
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