Maryland Republican Governor nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsEd Hale is a Maryland businessman and Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election cycle. He has been the owner of the Baltimore Blast professional indoor soccer franchise and has been associated with Baltimore-area banking, including 1st Mariner Bank. In 2026 he ran with Tyrone Keys Jr. as his lieutenant governor running mate.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes and fees, prioritizing spending reductions over tax increases, and making Maryland more business-friendly through lower corporate and income tax burdens and reduced regulation. Proposes freezing or reducing property/utility fees and rolling back specific taxes described as ‘job killers.’
Climate & Energy
Supports reopening and building fossil-fuel power plants in Maryland, keeping scheduled plant closures from proceeding, and adding nuclear generation; criticizes the state’s emphasis on green energy and frames energy policy around lowering bills and ensuring reliability.
News
Ed Hale lost the Maryland Republican gubernatorial primary to Dan Cox, who will face Gov. Wes Moore in the general election. During the campaign, Hale focused on taxes, public safety, spending, and transparency, including calls for Moore to release his military records while offering his own for review. Hale also accused Maryland Democrats of trying to influence the GOP primary by boosting Cox as a weaker opponent.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Ed Hale for Maryland Republican Governor nominee?
Kathy Szeliga
Elected official
Kathy Szeliga endorsed Ed Hale to be Maryland's next governor
Ryan Nawrocki
Elected official
Ryan Nawrocki endorsed Ed Hale to be Maryland's next governor
Stephen S. Hershey Jr.
Elected official
Stephen S. Hershey Jr. endorsed Ed Hale for governor
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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