Maryland voters are deciding top-level statewide leadership offices, from governor to attorney general to comptroller to three ballot questions.
The 2026 gubernatorial election in Maryland features a rematch of the 2022 race between Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox.
Electoral Districts – General Assembly and Congressional Representatives: This is the question that resulted from the General Assembly passing House Bill 2100 to amend the state constitution as it pertains to how congressional districts are drawn. If approved, the question will set forth that the language in the constitution — that legislative districts be compact and follow natural and/or jurisdictional boundaries — only be applied to state House and Senate districts, not congressional districts.
The incumbents in all of Maryland’s eight Congressional districts face challengers and the 5th District race is an open race upon the retirement of Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026: This question, if approved, would mandate the governor to include state budget funding to pay for agreements between the state and its employees that could include wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities: This question, if approved, would allow for and dictate how temporary substitute appointments are made to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when a member is recused or disqualified, or when a member’s term expires.
