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Dan Cox
Republican candidate for Governor in Maryland
Maryland Republican Governor nominee?
$74.9K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Dan Cox is trading at 100% to win the Maryland Republican Governor nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age52 years old (Aug 9, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundAttorney
EducationSaint Mary's University (attended, 1992–1995)
Notable personal detailsDaniel Lewis Cox is an American politician, attorney, and former Maryland state delegate who represented District 4 (Carroll and Frederick counties) from 2019 to 2023. He earned a B.S. in government and politics from the University of Maryland University College (now University of Maryland Global Campus) and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Cox previously worked as a high school teacher and later founded and led The Cox Law Center in Frederick County, Maryland.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates major tax cuts including elimination of the state income tax and other tax reductions, suspension of the gas tax, and tax relief for retirees and businesses; supports expanding tax credits for employers and reducing corporate, personal, and property tax rates. Platform materials and past campaigns also include proposals for large spending cuts and replacement of federal/state tax structures.
Healthcare
Dan Cox has expressed opposition to the Affordable Care Act and has supported repeal efforts in past campaigns, while also supporting expanded Medicaid coverage for at-home long-term care and opposing certain pandemic-related public-health mandates. His public statements combine market-oriented positions on federal health policy with selective support for state-level Medicaid expansions and expanded services for seniors and opioid treatment.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies including restoring Remain in Mexico, ending catch-and-release, funding deportation of undocumented immigrants, defending states’ ability to close borders, eliminating perceived asylum fraud, and prioritizing a merit-based system that limits illegal entry.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Dan Cox identifies as pro‑life and has repeatedly supported measures to restrict abortion access, including co-sponsoring fetal heartbeat legislation and seeking to remove public funding for abortion. In a candidate survey he answered that abortion should be allowed “Never,” including saying other lifesaving measures should be sought rather than permitting abortion when the mother’s life is at risk. He praised the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs and has said he would continue efforts to limit abortion access if elected.
Climate & Energy
Rejects the scientific consensus on climate change, opposes major emissions-reduction legislation, and supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach that includes expanded use of oil and gas and rolling back restrictions on fossil-fuel development.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes most new gun restrictions and describes himself as pro-gun; rejects assault-weapon bans and argues background checks and bans will not reduce gun violence. Has opposed state bills that would restrict firearms and praised the U.S. Supreme Court Bruen decision expanding gun rights.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Dan Cox has won the Republican nomination for Maryland governor and is set to face Democratic Gov. Wes Moore in the general election. He has also picked Rob Krop as his running mate. More recently, former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. endorsed Cox and said he will serve as his campaign finance advisor. Cox is also pitching affordability and the state economy as his main opening against Democrats.
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Articles
CNCBS News2 months ago
Dan Cox wins Republican nomination in Maryland's gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
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BNBaltimore News2 months ago
Cox wins Republican nomination, to face off with Moore for Maryland’s next governor
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BNBaltimore News1 month ago
Ehrlich endorses Dan Cox in Maryland governor’s race
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BNBaltimore News1 month ago
Dan Cox says Maryland affordability crisis gives GOP new opening in 2026
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Latest Polls
Maryland Governor winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
1Maryland Republican Governor nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$171.0K
$128.3K
$85.5K
$42.8K
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$171.0K
$13.26
$171.0K
$7.1K
Cycle 2026
$1.0K
$0.00
$1.0K
$115.83
Source: FEC