What's on the ballot in Maryland?

Maryland's next election is November 3, 2026 (Maryland 2026 general election). 130 races across 5 offices are on the ballot in Maryland.

Recent Maryland coverage

Race preview · MD

Maryland State House District 28 race preview

Elections and voting

Three Democratic incumbents are running in the contested District 28 State House general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskOct 4, 2026

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Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative aimed at combating child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 4, 2026

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Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative intended to address child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

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Scott seeks to limit inspector general’s access to records

Elections and voting

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott filed for a protective order covering some records sought by the inspector general.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 3, 2026

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Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute

Elections and voting

Baltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

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4,500 Maryland immigrants lose Medicaid coverage

Health care

A separate January rule puts Medicaid coverage for thousands of low-income Maryland adults at risk.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskOct 2, 2026

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Maryland court denies Baltimore request in OIG dispute

Elections and voting

An appellate court rejected Baltimore’s request for a protective order, finding that the requested court action did not appear necessary.

The Ballot Maryland DeskOct 2, 2026

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Prosecutor flags capacity as Maryland changes youth rules

Public safety

A prosecutor is raising capacity concerns as Maryland changes rules for charging young people.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 30, 2026

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Moore signs order setting Maryland data center rules

Elections and voting

Moore’s executive order establishes new state rules for data centers without a direct connection to a race or election.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 27, 2026

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Maryland AG declines to reopen Tawon Boyd death investigation

Elections and voting

Maryland’s attorney general will leave closed the investigation into Tawon Boyd’s 2016 death.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

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Maryland man indicted in fatal Fairfax County stabbing

Elections and voting

A Maryland man faces a formal criminal accusation connected to a stabbing that killed a person in Fairfax County.

The Ballot Maryland DeskSep 26, 2026

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Maryland DNR Moves Wills Mountain Park Toward Opening

Elections and voting

Maryland DNR has announced the next phase of work toward opening Wills Mountain State Park.

The Ballot Maryland News DeskSep 25, 2026