Maryland Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Maryland Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Wes Moore (Democrat, incumbent) faces Republican Dan Cox. The seat is currently held by Democrats. VoteTide rates the race Safe D. Prediction markets give Wes Moore a 99% chance of winning. The last polls in Maryland close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:42:12 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Wes Moore (Democrat, incumbent)
- Dan Cox (Republican)
Odds
- Polymarket: Democrat 99%, Republican 1%
Rating: Safe D
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Republican win would be a flip from Democratic control.
For Maryland
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Maryland, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- Wes Moore is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Wes Moore
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Dan Cox
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Maryland Governor Election 2026?
Wes Moore (D, incumbent), Dan Cox (R).
Who is favored to win the Maryland governor race?
Prediction markets give Wes Moore a 99% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe D.
When do polls close in Maryland?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Maryland close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Maryland results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Maryland at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +28.5
- Electoral votes: 10
- U.S. House seats: 8
Other Maryland races: House