Nov 3, 2026 general election · Governor, U.S. House and 3 other statewide races
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General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.
Andrew Harris (R) vs. Dan Schwartz (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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CompareGlenn Ivey (D) vs. George McDermott (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareChris Chaffee (R) vs. Adrian Boafo (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareApril McClain Delaney (D) vs. Robin Ficker (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareKweisi Mfume (D) vs. Scott Collier (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareJamie Raskin (D) vs. Cheryl Riley (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareWes Moore (D) vs. Dan Cox (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareAnthony G. Brown (D) vs. James Rutledge (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareBrooke Elizabeth Lierman (D) vs. Sonya Dunn (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
ComparePeter K. Killough (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
CompareAll 118 Maryland legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.
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3 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Maryland general election ballot. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Question 1 would amend the Maryland Constitution to require the governor's budget to contain the proposed appropriations necessary to implement the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, hours, fringe benefits, and health benefits, agreed to in each memorandum of understanding (MOU) or binding arbitration between the state, state institutions of higher education, the Maryland Environmental Service (MES), and their respective state employees. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports this amendment to: require the governor's budget to provide for expenditures necessary to implement the terms and conditions of employment, including wages, hours, fringe benefits, and health benefits, agreed to in each memorandum of understanding (MOU) or binding arbitration between the state, state institutions of higher education, the Maryland Environmental Service (MES), and their respective state employees and provide for the statutory changes to collective bargaining for state employees, including requiring the selection of a neutral arbitrator and establishing a binding arbitration process. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes requiring the governor's budget to provide for expenditures for wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment provided by a memorandum of understanding covering state employees, and providing for statutory changes to the collective bargaining process for state employees. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Christopher Cano, director of political and legislative affairs of SEIU Local 500, argue: “SB 28 aligns collective bargaining outcomes with Maryland’s constitutional budget process by requiring that each budget include the appropriations necessary to implement the terms and conditions of employment negotiated in memoranda of understanding.” Opponents say: Opponents, including Sherri Roxas, senior director of labor relations at the University System of Maryland, argue: “While Senate Bill 28 purports to bind the Governor to include appropriations in his budget necessary to fund implementation of all wage and other terms and conditions of employment in each MOU, it is unclear whether the General Assembly would be obligated to ultimately fund those terms.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the state constitution to authorize the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend the term of an existing member. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports amending the state constitution to authorize the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former members to temporarily fill vacancies or allow the governor to appoint a substitute member or extend the term of an existing member. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the state constitution, thereby maintaining that vacancies on the state Commission on Judicial Disabilities be filled by appointment by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Shaoli Sarkar, advocacy director of the Maryland State Bar Association, argue: “HB 788 would allow the Commission Judicial Disabilities, a judicial agency responsible for monitoring the conduct of Maryland judges and justices, to continue its work without delay due to member recusals or vacancies.” Opponents say: Opponents argue voters should reject it and keep current law: A " no " vote opposes amending the state constitution, thereby maintaining that vacancies on the state Commission on Judicial Disabilities be filled by appointment by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the Maryland Constitution concerning congressional redistricting to: provide that constitutional requirements — including contiguity, compactness, and equal population — apply only to state legislative districts, not congressional districts; allow the General… Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports amending the Maryland Constitution concerning congressional redistricting to: provide that constitutional requirements — including contiguity, compactness, and equal population — apply only to state legislative districts, not congressional districts; allow the General Assembly to grant the Supreme Court of Maryland original jurisdiction over challenges to congressional redistricting plans; and provide that the Maryland Constitution establishes no criteria for congressional district boundaries. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes amending the Maryland Constitution concerning congressional redistricting, leaving unchanged the constitutional language that the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County held in 2022 applied the state’s districting requirements to congressional districts. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-46), argue: “During this special session, we are clarifying the rules by which we will draw maps to ensure we are using the standards the state used for decades prior....” Opponents say: Opponents, including State Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat (R-5), argue: “My hope was that we could balance out what the Democrats are going to pass with Citizens being sovereign over the redistricting process.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.Question 1 — State Employee Collective Bargaining and Budget Amendment
Question 1 would amend the Maryland Constitution to require the governor's budget to contain the proposed appropriations necessary to implement the terms and…Official ballot wording
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 155 of the 2026 Legislative Session) Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026 Providing that each budget submitted by the Governor shall include proposed expenditures necessary to implement wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment in each collective bargaining memorandum of understanding with State employees, whether the State and State employees reached those terms and conditions by mutual agreement or through a neutral decider's order. (Amending Article III of the Maryland Constitution) [ ] For the Constitutional Amendment -A vote FOR this amendment means that the Governor has to include money in the proposed State budget to pay for agreements between the State and its employees. Agreements might include changes to wages, hours, fringe benefits, health benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The Governor must put enough money in the State budget to cover the agreed upon pay and benefits for employees, whether those terms were negotiated or decided by a neutral decision-maker. [ ] Against the Constitutional Amendment - A vote AGAINST the amendment means that the law about funding agreements between the State and State employees stays the same.
Question 2 — Commission on Judicial Disabilities Vacancies Amendment
If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the state constitution to authorize the chair of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities to appoint former memb…Official ballot wording
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 878 of the 2026 Legislative Session) Temporary Appointments on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities Authorizing temporary substitute appointments to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities when a member is recused or disqualified, or when a member's term expires. In these situations, the Commission Chair may recall a former member of the Commission, or the Governor, at the request of the Commission Chair, may appoint a temporary substitute member or extend the term of a current member until a permanent replacement is appointed. Only individuals who meet the constitutional eligibility requirements may be recalled or appointed to the Commission. (Amending Article IV of the Maryland Constitution) [ ] For the Constitutional Amendment - A vote FOR this amendment means that temporary appointments to the Commission are allowed if a member is recused, disqualified, or if a member's term ends without a replacement. The Commission Chair can temporarily fill an opening on the Commission with a former member. The Governor can, at the request of the Commission Chair pick a temporary substitute to fill an opening on the Commission or extend the term of a current member until a replacement is appointed. Only individuals who meet the constitutional eligibility requirements may be recalled or appointed to the Commission. [ ] Against the Constitutional Amendment - A vote AGAINST the amendment means that current membership rules for the Commission stay the same. Temporary appointments are not allowed if a member is recused, disqualified, or if a member's term ends.
Question 3 — Provide That Nothing in State Constitution Establishes Criteria for Congressional Redistricting Amendment
If approved, a " yes " vote supports amending the Maryland Constitution concerning congressional redistricting to: provide that constitutional requirements —…Official ballot wording
Constitutional Amendment (Ch. 881 of the 2026 Legislative Session) Election Districts FOR the purpose of clarifying that certain requirements apply only to districts for the election of members of the Senate of Maryland and the House of Delegates; authorizing the General Assembly to grant original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court of Maryland to review the congressional districting plan of the State; and providing that nothing in the Maryland Constitution provides applicable criteria for the boundaries of a congressional districting plan. (Amending Article III of the Maryland Constitution) [ ] For the Constitutional Amendment [ ] Against the Constitutional Amendment
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