Primary Elections
Maryland Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Maryland ahead of the 2026 general election.
June 2, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
February 2026
Filing Deadline
Low — Safely Democratic
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Chris Van Hollen (D) not up until 2028 |
| Governor | Wes Moore (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | MD-6, MD-1 competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
Maryland is solidly blue. Governor Moore is up for re-election in his first term. Democratic primaries will determine most offices. Republican candidates are generally longshots in the general.