Dan Cox

Republican · Governor, Maryland
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Dan Cox

Republican · Candidate for Governor, Maryland

Former state delegate from the 4th district (2019–2023), nominee for Maryland's 8th congressional district in 2016, nominee for governor in 2022, and candidate in 2024.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: fredericknewspost.com

Also running: Andy Ellis (G) · Wes Moore (D) · Cathy White (W)

Where Cox stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Education

Fight for Premier Education in Maryland Schools

A Dan Cox administration will prioritize ensuring that our schools are fully funded, that our teachers have the resources they need, and that every dollar is going straight to the classrooms and our children's education. Maryland children will be given an equal opportunity to excel and be named among the best students …
Original: dancoxforgovernor.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Energy & environment

Fix the Energy Crisis

Dan Cox will immediately bring power plants back online so that Marylanders are not paying the bill to bring electricity from PA and VA. He will pursue clean energy methods such as SMRs and LNGs, while preserving our farmlands and a clean Bay.
Original: dancoxforgovernor.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

No Data Centers on Maryland Soil

Dan Cox will protect Maryland farmland, waterways, and communities by ordering a moratorium on all data centers. Maryland can be prosperous and keep up with technology without harming the communities that make our state so beautiful.
Original: dancoxforgovernor.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Taxes & spending

Cut Taxes, Fees, and Cost of Living

Dan Cox will reverse the added, crushing fees that have been handed to us during this current administration. He plans to reduce the corporate and income tax rate to 4.9%. He will cut taxes by being present in Annapolis and being your voice in the statehouse. This is a simple, but highly effective method for passing …
Original: dancoxforgovernor.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Infrastructure & transportation

Build the Key Bridge Now

Dan Cox will use emergency order to begin the build for the Key Bridge immediately. He will also take swift action to ensure that all of our bridges and roads are functioning safely and efficiently.
Original: dancoxforgovernor.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Voting record

Dan Cox is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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