Maryland Voters to See Crowded Primary Ballot

Races for governor, Congress, and state legislature on June 23 ballot

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:26am

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Maryland's primary election on June 23 will feature a crowded slate of candidates, with contested races for governor, the 4th Congressional District, attorney general, and state legislature. Incumbent Governor Wes Moore faces a Democratic challenger, while Republicans have a large field of candidates. In the 4th Congressional District, six Democrats are running to challenge Republican incumbent Glenn Ivey. Several statewide offices like attorney general and comptroller are uncontested on the Democratic side.

Why it matters

The primary election will set the stage for the general election in November, determining the candidates that voters will choose from for key state and federal offices. The outcome could have significant implications for Maryland's political landscape and policy priorities in the coming years.

The details

At the top of the ticket, incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore faces a challenge from fellow Democrat Eric Felber, while a crowded field of Republicans including 2022 candidate Dan Cox are also running. The lieutenant governor races mirror those tickets. In the 4th Congressional District, which includes Greenbelt, six Democrats are competing to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Glenn Ivey. Several statewide offices like attorney general and comptroller are uncontested on the Democratic side, but Republicans Sonya Dunn and James B. Rutledge, III are running for those positions respectively.

  • The Maryland primary election will take place on June 23, 2026.
  • Early voting for the primary will begin on June 13, 2026.

The players

Wes Moore

The incumbent Democratic governor of Maryland.

Eric Felber

A Democratic challenger running against Governor Moore in the primary.

Dan Cox

A Republican candidate for governor who also ran in 2022.

Glenn Ivey

The incumbent Republican representative for Maryland's 4th Congressional District.

Anthony G. Brown

The Democratic incumbent running for re-election as Maryland's attorney general.

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What they’re saying

“This primary election will be a critical test for Maryland's political landscape, with high-stakes races that will shape the state's future direction.”

— Stephen Lotz, University of Maryland journalism student

What’s next

Early voting for the Maryland primary election will begin on June 13, 2026, two weeks before Election Day on June 23.

The takeaway

Maryland voters will have a wide range of choices in the upcoming primary election, with contested races for top state and federal offices that could significantly impact the state's political landscape. The outcome of these primaries will set the stage for the general election in November.