Maryland Republican Governor nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Air Force Reserve veteran
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundU.S. Air Force Reserve veteran
Notable personal detailsJohn A. Myrick is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland in the 2026 election cycle. He previously ran in the 2024 U.S. Senate Republican primary in Maryland. He has described a career that includes service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and work as a civilian senior intelligence officer and federal contracting advisor focused on national security.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing government waste and holding agencies accountable through line‑item audits, opposing new taxes and fees, and promoting business attraction and small‑business growth to expand the economy rather than raising taxes. Advocates fiscal restraint and repealing laws he views as harmful to the economy while prioritizing policies to lower costs and foster private‑sector growth.
Healthcare
John Myrick supports policies that restrict public-benefit access for certain noncitizens and emphasizes reducing government spending on programs; he has endorsed federal legislation (Plan Dignity) that explicitly denies participants access to Medicaid and SNAP. His campaign rhetoric emphasizes fiscal restraint and auditing state spending rather than expanding government-run health programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement while backing a federal program that provides limited legal work status (not citizenship) for certain long-term undocumented residents. Opposes sanctuary policies and calls for removal of criminal noncitizens.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate says the abortion question should be decided by Maryland residents and pledges to support Marylanders' pro‑legal abortion position rather than pursue federal restrictions; he will not support federal legislation that infringes on Marylanders' ability to decide this issue.
Climate & Energy
Opposes major federal green-subsidy programs like the Inflation Reduction Act, emphasizes restoring U.S. energy independence, and favors market-driven clean-energy measures such as tax credits for innovation and R&D while seeking repeal of legislation seen as economically harmful.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening law enforcement and tougher sentences for crimes involving firearms while arguing more laws are not the primary solution; proposes mandatory consecutive prison terms for crimes in which a firearm is used and emphasizes restoring legal protections and resources for police. Campaign materials emphasize backing law enforcement and public-safety funding rather than new gun-control measures.
News
John Myrick is running in Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial primary and has been part of a contested race ahead of the June 23 vote. He has pushed for transparency by offering to release his military records and urging Gov. Wes Moore to do the same. Myrick also drew attention after the first GOP debate, where he was highlighted as a strong performer. More recently, he has been mentioned in coverage of the state’s mail-in ballot error, which prompted criticism from Republican candidates and calls for more transparency.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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