Polls opened at 7 a.m. across Maryland on Tuesday, giving voters the chance to decide on a slate of statewide offices and a pivotal constitutional amendment. The ballot features the governor’s race, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, state legislative seats and all eight of the state’s U.S. House seats.
Top statewide contests
Incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore is seeking a second term against Republican challenger Dan Cox and Green Party candidate Andy Ellis. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller is running for re‑election alongside Moore. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown faces Republican James Rutledge, while Comptroller Brooke Lierman defends her office against businesswoman Sonya Dunn.
Ballot Question 3 – Redistricting amendment
Question 3 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit Maryland’s redistricting rules to state legislative districts only, leaving congressional maps free from the state’s current requirements. If approved, the amendment would allow partisan redistricting for congressional races starting in 2028, joining a broader national discussion on gerrymandering.
Local races and issues
Frederick County voters see the data‑center debate dominate local headlines. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, a Democrat, initially supported a data‑center project near Adamstown but later called for a countywide pause on new applications. Republican challenger Jeff Holtzinger accuses her of flip‑flopping on the issue.
Montgomery County will elect a new County Executive after eight years of Democratic leadership by Marc Elrich, who is term‑limited. The race pits Democratic County Councilmember Will Jawando against Republican certified public accountant Esther Wells.
In Anne Arundel County, Democratic Councilmember Allison Pickard runs against Republican volunteer firefighter Dave Crawford for the open County Executive seat.
Prince George’s County’s Democratic County Executive Aisha Braveboy is running unopposed, securing continuity in that jurisdiction.
Other ballot measures
Question 1 would require the governor to fully fund all wages, benefits and contract terms agreed with state employee unions in each budget, whether reached by negotiation or binding arbitration. Question 2 would allow temporary substitute members on the Commission on Judicial Disabilities if a current member is disqualified, recused, or departs before a permanent replacement is named.
Voting details
Maryland voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precincts between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. In‑person registration is available on Election Day. Mail‑in ballots must be postmarked by November 3 and received by 10 a.m. on the second Friday after Election Day. Drop boxes and local board offices accept ballots until 8 p.m. on November 3.
For more information, voters can use the Maryland State Board of Elections’ Voting Location Lookup tool or consult the official voter guide.
Original reporting: Arlington County | FOX 5 DC — read the source article.
