Maryland Voters Decide Governor Wes Moore's Second Term
Governor Wes Moore seeks re-election in Maryland's general election featuring key ballot measures on congressional redistricting and various local contests.
Maryland voters are casting ballots on October 30, 2026, to decide whether incumbent Governor Wes Moore will serve a second term. Moore has centered his campaign on Question 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow for mid-decade congressional redistricting before the 2028 election. He has denied speculation regarding a future presidential bid.
The election includes several other high-profile contests, including races for the U.S. House, the state Legislature, attorney general, and comptroller. Voters are also weighing Question 1, a ballot measure that would remove coherency requirements for redrawing congressional districts, a move prompted by previous efforts by Donald Trump to secure favorable districts.
At the local level, Cumberland is holding a mayoral race featuring incumbent Ray Morris, while Allegany County is contesting seats on the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners. Amid these races, the Sisters of Providence issued a call for eligible citizens to vote and urged officials to protect voting rights, citing concerns over increased ID requirements and the potential presence of federal law enforcement at polling stations.
Polls across Maryland's 24 counties close at 8 p.m. ET, with early voting results expected in the initial reports of the night.
