Incumbent Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller won the 2026 gubernatorial election for governor and lieutenant governor in Maryland for a second term, according to the Associated Press.
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Moore, 48, faced a challenge from Republican nominee Dan Cox in a rematch of the 2022 general election. Cox lost by 32.4 percentage points to Moore that year.
The governor released a statement shortly after the projection was announced Tuesday evening:
“Maryland, it is the greatest honor of my life to serve as your governor and I am thrilled to continue working alongside Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller to finish what we’ve started and keep building a Maryland that leaves no one behind.
“Tonight, Maryland showed the nation we believe in a better way forward–that in a time where Washington is seeking to divide us, that we will stand united. Because here in Maryland we will work with anyone, but we will bow down to no one.
“Together we will continue the progress we’ve seen throughout Maryland by working across party lines to make our public schools the best in America, to end childhood poverty once and for all, and to make sure more Marylanders can afford to live here, buy a home, create wealth for their families, and live a secure middle-class life.”
Miller also released a statement. She said that she is honored to work alongside Moore for the people of Maryland.
“Governor Moore and I are incredibly grateful to Marylanders for trusting us once again,” Miller said. “To our tireless volunteers, dedicated campaign teams, and families who sacrificed so much, thank you. I’ve always said I have the best job in the world because I get to serve the people of Maryland. And I can’t wait to get back to work!”
There has been speculation that Moore could run for president in 2028. During a televised debate earlier this year between Moore and Cox, the governor said that he remains dedicated to his role in Maryland.
I am committed to the people of Maryland,” Moore said.
