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2026 Maryland Elections & races

Track Maryland election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.

Overview

Maryland's 2026 ballot is led by the governor's race, where Democratic incumbent Wes Moore is seeking a second term, alongside contests for attorney general, comptroller, all eight US House seats and the entire General Assembly. The open 5th District, created by Steny Hoyer's retirement after more than four decades, adds a rare open-seat scramble; no US Senate seat is up this year. Maryland holds a closed primary on June 23, 2026, with early voting running June 11-18. This hub connects live prediction-market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official election dates and market-moving updates throughout the cycle.

2026 Maryland Election Snapshot

Primary Election
Jun 23, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Main Statewide Race
Incumbent: Wes Moore
Primary System
Closed primary
Major Offices
Governor, US House, Attorney General
Partisan Lean
Strong Democratic
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
Early voting generally runs from the second Thursday before Election Day through the Thursday before Election Day.
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Odds, polls, candidates, market volume, race pages and alerts

Key Maryland Races to Watch in 2026

Maryland Governor Races 2026

Democratic Governor Wes Moore is seeking a second term in 2026. The June 23 closed primary will settle the Republican nomination, and markets here track both that contest and the November general election winner.

Maryland Governor winner?
$7.9KNov 7, 2026
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Maryland US House Races 2026

All eight Maryland US House seats are up in 2026. Tracked markets cover the crowded Democratic primary for the open 5th District after Steny Hoyer's retirement, plus Republican nomination contests in the 1st and 8th Districts.

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Maryland Attorney General Races 2026

Incumbent Democrat Anthony Brown, first elected in 2022, is seeking a second term as Maryland attorney general in 2026. Markets track the November outcome alongside the state's other down-ballot statewide contests.

Who will win the Attorney General race in Maryland?
$323Nov 7, 2026
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2026 Maryland Elections Calendar

  1. Maryland 2026 primary
  2. Maryland 2026 general election
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Maryland Candidates Running in 2026

Explore candidate pages for Maryland's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.

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Maryland Polls, Odds Movement & Market Signals

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Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
48.8%
37.4%
W. Moore
L. Hogan
Date (Start - End)SpreadMooreHogan
Polling Average
Moore+11.4
48.8%37.4%
OpinionWorksOct 7 - 10
Moore+8.0
45.0%37.0%
Gonzales Research & Marketing StrategiesDec 27 - Jan 4
Moore+14.8
52.5%37.7%

2026 Maryland Elections FAQ

When is the 2026 Maryland primary election?
The 2026 Maryland primary election is on Jun 23, 2026.
When is the 2026 Maryland general election?
The 2026 Maryland general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in Maryland in 2026?
Maryland's November 3, 2026 ballot includes governor and lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, all eight US House districts, all 47 state Senate seats and all 141 House of Delegates seats, plus county executives in eight counties and other local offices. No US Senate seat is up; Maryland's next Senate election is in 2028.
How does Maryland's primary work?
Maryland uses a closed primary: only voters registered with a party may vote in that party's primary, while unaffiliated voters are limited to nonpartisan contests such as school board races. The 2026 primary is June 23, with early voting from June 11 through June 18; there is no runoff, and the nomination goes to the candidate with the most votes.
Why is the 2026 Maryland Governor race important?
Maryland's governorship is the state's top executive office, and 2026 is the first statewide test for Democratic Governor Wes Moore since his 2022 win. The June 23 primary sets the field, and the race anchors a ballot that also decides attorney general, comptroller, every US House seat and the full General Assembly.
Where can I follow Maryland election odds?
Follow live Maryland election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge Maryland hub.

2026 Statewide Elections and Races