Incumbent: Wes Moore (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent governor (2023–present).
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.
Andy Ellis earned a high school diploma from Governor Thomas Johnson High School.
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Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Education | |
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| MooreNo public position found | Cox 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 | |
| MooreNo public position found | Cox 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 | |
| MooreNo public position found | Cox 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 | |
| MooreNo public position found | Cox 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) |
| Background & priorities | |
| Moore Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Governor Wes Moore is laser-focused on protecting our people, driving down costs for working families, and strengthening our state’s economic competitiveness. In just three years, Maryland has added nearly 100,000 jobs, with the majority coming from the private sector. The Moore-Miller administration has helped create more than 35,000 new businesses, and the state is now creating about 45% more new establishments each month than in 2019. Major investments are coming to Maryland, including AstraZeneca’s $2 billion expansion, the largest private investment by a single company in state history, … Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? To date, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters join the Maryland REALTORS®, Maryland International Association of Fire Fighters, Maryland’s largest union, the Maryland State Education Association, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, as well as Democrats and Republicans from across the state have endorsed Governor Moore’s reelection campaign. Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection | CoxNo public position found |
| Other priorities | |
| Moore What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Governor Moore is deeply passionate about creating new pathways to public service because his life has been defined by service – from deploying to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne to running the poverty-fighting nonprofit Robin Hood. In his first year as governor, Moore launched a first-in-the-nation Service Year Option for High School Graduates. He has also advanced policies to uplift service members and veterans. In addition, Governor Moore leads in a way that puts service first–working with elected officials across the political spectrum to deliver real results and build pathways to … Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection | CoxNo public position found |
Stop the Data Centers
Maryland’s communities, our water, and the health of every person statewide are under attack by trillion dollar tech firms and the ultra wealthy. Maryland’s elected “leaders” are too afraid or too personally-invested in giving carte blanche to data center developers to stand up for Marylanders and our communities.
End the corruption of the two-party system
Of the 4.3M registered voters in Maryland, Unaffiliated/Independent and Third Party voters make up the second largest voting block by party affiliation–even outnumbering Registered Republican voters. These voters are largely shut out of meaningful participation in our elections.
No public position found
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
No congressional voting record for: Dan Cox, Andy Ellis, Wes Moore, Cathy White. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.