Maryland Candidate & Election Guide
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.
Governor
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets.)
Wes Moore (D)* - (Campaign Site)
& Aruna Miller (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Eric Felber (D) - Physician & '24 US Rep Candidate
& LaTrece Hawkins Lytes (D) - Medical Advocate, Community Activist & '22 Candidate
Ralph Jaffe (D) - Qualified for primary ballot, but died February 6, 2026
& Donald Palmore (D) - Baptist Pastor
Carl Brunner (R) - Firearms Instructor & '24 Pres Candidate
& Kevin Rhodes (R) - Retired State Trooper, Army Veteran & '18 Sheriff Candidate
L.D. Burkindine (R) - HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractor
& Jeremy Shifflett (R) - Property Manager & '22 County Council Nominee
Dan Cox (R) - Ex-State Del., Attorney,Conspiracy Theorist, '24 US Rep Candidate & '22 Nominee
& Rob Krop (R) - Gun Range Owner
Ed Hale Sr. (R) - Retired Bank CEO, Businessman, Ex-Visit Baltimore CEO & Ex-Democrat
& Tyrone Keys (R) - Financial Planner
Douglas Larcomb (R)
& Martina Duncan (R) - Massage Therapist
John Myrick (R) - Retired USAF Veteran, Ex-Police Officer & '24 US Sen Candidate
& Brenda Thiam (R) - Ex-State Del., Teacher & '24 US Rep Candidate
Michael Oakes (R)
& Ron Abend (R) - Plumbing Contractor
Nancy Taylor (R)
& Rachel "Mohawk" Swift (R) - Courier & '24 Pres 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
Victor Guidice (D)
Dan Schwartz (D) - State Banking Regulator & Consumer Advocate
George Walish (D) - Ex-St Michaels Town Commissioner & Retired Businessman
Randi White (D) - Marketing Consultant
Edward Shlikas (I) - Horticulturalist & Frequent Candidate
District 2
Johnny Olszewski (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Clint Spellman Jr. (D) - Insurance Agent & '24 Candidate
Nnabu Eze (R) - IT Consultant & Frequent Candidate
Dave Wallace (R) - Businessman & Frequent Candidate
District 3
Sarah Elfreth (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Jen Cross (D) - Veteran
Austin Dyches (D) - Federal Program Manager, Army Veteran & Dem Socialist Activist
Sean Hammond (D) - Realtor
Robert Morrison (D)
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
Felix Seier (R) - Retired Navy Veteran
John White (R)
District 4
Glenn Ivey (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Joseph Gomes (D) - Social Worker, Health Care Consultant & '24 Candidate
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. ]
Mark Arness (D) - Physician, Iraq War Veteran, Ex-Republican & Frequent 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
Reuben Collins (D) - Charles County Commission President & Attorney
Ellis Colvin (D) - Cybersecurity Consultant & Army Veteran s
Harry Dunn (D) - Retired Police Officer & '24 Candidate in CD-3
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
Jerry Lightfoot (D) - Army Veteran
Heather Luper (D) - Social Worker
James Makle Jr. (D)
Leigha Messick (D) - Animal Shelter Owner & '18 County Commission Candidate
Keith Salkowski (D) - Video Producer
Kenny Simons (D)
Alexis Solis (D) - Business Consultant, Community Activist & '22 St Del Candidate
Tracy Starr (D) - Legislative Aide & Ex-Federal Program Manager
Dave Sundberg (D) - Retired FBI Agent & USAF Veteran
Harold Tolbert (D) - Self-Employed
Nicole Williams (D) - State Del. & Attorney
Chris Chaffee (R) - Homebuilding Contractor, Community Activist & Frequent Candidate
Bryan DuVal (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
Jonathan Burruss (I) - Management Consultant
Mildred Marie Hall (WI) - Federal Clerical Employee
District 6
April McClain Delaney (D)* - (Campaign Site)
George Gluck (D) - IT Consultant, Progressive Activist & Frequent Candidate
Alexis Goldstein (D) - Financial Policy Analyst & Ex-Stockbroker
Dan Krakower (D) - Attorney
David Trone (D) - Ex-Congressman, Businessman & '24 US Sen Candidate
Ethan Wechtaluk (D) - IT Business Analyst
Kiambo "Bo" White (D) - Labor Organizer & '24 Candidate
A. Mark Wilks (D) - Neighborhood Grocery Store Owner & '24 Candidate
Chris Burnett (R) - Attorney & USMC Veteran
Robin Ficker (R) - Ex-State Del., Real Estate Broker, Disbarred Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Mariela Roca (R) - Medical Logistics Specialist, USAF Veteran & '22/'24 Candidate
Moshe Landman (G) - Attorney, Mortgage Broker, '24 Candidate & '22 St Sen Nominee
District 7
Kweisi Mfume (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mark Conway (D) - Baltmore City Councilman & Nonprofit Executive
Tashi Davis (D) - Project Manager, Ex-Police Officer, Navy Veteran & '22/'24 Candidate
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)
J.D. Kumar (D) - International Business Development Consultant
Stephen Leon (D) - Attorney & Inventor
Boris Velasquez (D)
Anita Cox (R) - Homemaker, Podcaster & '22 St Sen Candidate
Donald Lech (R) - Chemist & Retired Federal Employee
Cheryl Riley (R) - Public Relations Consultant, '24 Nominee & '22 County Council Nominee
Michael Yadeta (R) - Civil Engineering Project Manager & Frequent Candidate
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)