Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller File for Reelection

The two Democrats are seeking a second term after a successful first term in office.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 4:04am

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller officially filed for reelection on Monday, just beating the deadline. The two Democrats touted their first-term accomplishments, including economic growth and drops in violent crime, and said they are ready to face their Republican challengers in the upcoming election.

Why it matters

Moore and Miller's reelection bid comes after a successful first term in office, where they were able to achieve several of their policy goals. However, they will face some opposition, including from statehouse Democrats who overrode more than a dozen of Moore's vetoes, and Republicans who have criticized his energy policies and spending.

The details

Moore and Miller filed their reelection paperwork at the state's Board of Elections on Monday morning, just before the Tuesday deadline. They were joined by a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Moore highlighted their administration's achievements, including adding over 35,000 new businesses and nearly 1,000 new jobs in Maryland, as well as historic drops in violent crime. While Moore faces limited competition in the Democratic primary, there are several Republican and Green Party candidates vying to challenge him in the general election.

  • Moore and Miller officially filed for reelection on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • The primary election is scheduled for June 23, 2026, with early voting beginning on June 11.

The players

Wes Moore

The incumbent Democratic governor of Maryland, seeking a second term.

Aruna Miller

The incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor of Maryland, seeking reelection alongside Gov. Moore.

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What they’re saying

“That we have been able to get our economy jump-started, where we have added over 35,000 new businesses. Nearly 1,000 new jobs in Maryland. We were able to make (more) historic drops… in violent crime than anywhere across the United States of America.”

— Wes Moore, Governor (wbal.com)

“We run hard, and I think they should know they should be ready.”

— Wes Moore, Governor (wbal.com)

What’s next

The primary election is scheduled for June 23, 2026, with early voting beginning on June 11.

The takeaway

Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller's reelection bid comes after a successful first term, where they were able to achieve several of their policy goals. However, they will face some opposition, including from statehouse Democrats and Republicans, as they seek a second term in office.