Candidate Resources
WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE?
For individuals interested in running for elected office.
*The deadline to file for candidacy for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary is February 24, 2026 by 9:00pm.
A Certificate of Candidacy must be completed and filed in-person in our office. Learn more about filing for candidacy by visiting the Maryland State Board of Elections website.
If you are interested in filing for candidacy, you can call the Baltimore City Board of Elections office at 410-396-5574 to schedule an appointment or visit this link for additional information.
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Here are the offices that will appear on the ballot in 2026:
Statewide Offices
Governor of the State of Maryland
Comptroller of the State of Maryland
Attorney General of the State of Maryland
U.S. Representative in Congress
​State Senator
House of Delegates
​Judge of the Circuit Court
Local Offices
State's Attorney
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Register of Wills
Judge of the Orphans' Court
Sheriff
Board of Education
Party Office
State Central Committee​
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​​2026 Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Listings
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