Maryland · Maryland Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026
Dan Cox
Republican
Former state delegate from the 4th district (2019–2023), nominee for Maryland's 8th congressional district in 2016, nominee for governor in 2022, and candidate for MD-6 in 2024
2026 race · Maryland Governor
<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D
● Wes MooreINC● Dan Cox
Background
- Experience
- State legislature
- Past races on file
- 3 (1 won)
Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)
Electoral history
Earlier races in Maryland, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.
- 2022Lost
Governor Nov 8, 2022
R · 32.2% · 644,000 votes
- 2018Won
House of Delegates · HD-4 Nov 6, 2018
R · 20.6% · 33,303 votes
- 2016Lost
U.S. House · MD-8 Nov 8, 2016
R · 34.3% · 124,651 votes
Opponents in 2026
- Wes MooreDemocraticIncumbent