Question 1

Who should I vote for in Maryland in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 11 Maryland races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Maryland Governor?

Accepted Answer

Wes Moore has the strongest record in the Maryland governor's race. Wes Moore scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Dan Cox at 55, as of October 6, 2026. Wes Moore's highest marks are command of the job and temperament and judgment. Dan Cox's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Andy Ellis (4 of 15 criteria) and Cathy White (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Maryland Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Brown has the strongest record in the Maryland attorney general race. Anthony Brown scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Anthony Brown's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jim Rutledge (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Maryland Comptroller?

Accepted Answer

Brooke Lierman has the strongest record in the Maryland comptroller race. Brooke Lierman scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Brooke Lierman's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Sonya Dunn (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in MD-01?

Accepted Answer

Andy Harris has the strongest record in Maryland's 1st Congressional District. Andy Harris scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Andy Harris's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Dan Schwartz (7 of 15 criteria) and Edward Shlikas (2 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in MD-02?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Olszewski has the strongest record in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. Johnny Olszewski scores 72 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Johnny Olszewski's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Dave Wallace (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in MD-03?

Accepted Answer

Sarah Elfreth has the strongest record in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. Sarah Elfreth scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Berney Flowers at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Sarah Elfreth's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Berney Flowers's highest marks are communication. Robert L. Coffman (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in MD-04?

Accepted Answer

Glenn Ivey has the strongest record in Maryland's 4th Congressional District. Glenn Ivey scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Glenn Ivey's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Sam Husseini (4 of 15 criteria) and George McDermott (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in MD-05?

Accepted Answer

Adrian Boafo has the strongest record in Maryland's 5th Congressional District. Adrian Boafo scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Adrian Boafo's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Chris Chaffee (4 of 15 criteria) and Mildred Marie Hall (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in MD-06?

Accepted Answer

April McClain Delaney has the strongest record in Maryland's 6th Congressional District. April McClain Delaney scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. April McClain Delaney's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Robin Ficker (7 of 15 criteria) and Moshe Landman (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in MD-07?

Accepted Answer

Kweisi Mfume has the strongest record in Maryland's 7th Congressional District. Kweisi Mfume scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Kweisi Mfume's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Scott Collier (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in MD-08?

Accepted Answer

Jamie Raskin has the strongest record in Maryland's 8th Congressional District. Jamie Raskin scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jamie Raskin's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Cheryl Riley (5 of 15 criteria) and Nancy Wallace (3 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Maryland?

Governor of Maryland

Attorney General of Maryland

Comptroller of Maryland

U.S. House, Maryland 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Maryland 8th Congressional District