Candidate Information

Offices to Appear on the 2026 Ballot 

Election Dates

Primary Election:
Early Voting - June 11, 2026 through June 18, 2026 (7AM - 8PM)
Election Day - June 23, 2026 - 7AM - 8PM

General Election:
Early Voting - October 22, 2026 through October 29, 2026 (7AM - 8PM)
Election Day - November 3, 2026 - 7AM - 8PM

State Offices

Governor and Lt. Governor
Comptroller
Attorney General
State Senators - District 37
House of Delegates - District 37B
Judge of the Circuit Court
Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland - For retention in office. Only on General Election Ballot
Judge, Appellate Court of Maryland - For retention in office. Only on General Election Ballot

Federal Offices

Representatives in Congress - District 1

Local Offices

County Executive
County Council / Commissioner
County Treasurers
State’s Attorney
Clerk of the Circuit Courts
Register of Wills
Judges of the Orphan’s Court
Sheriff

Board of Education Districts 1, 3, 4, 7

Party Offices

Democratic Central Committee Members
Republican Central Committee Members

The deadline to file for candidacy for the 2026 Gubernatorial Election is February 24, 2026. Local candidates can contact the Talbot County Board of Elections to schedule an appointment to file.

Candidate Filing

Candidate Filing

Information for individuals interested in running for an elected office. 

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Candidate List

Candidate List

List of local candidates for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election.

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