Maryland
Electoral Votes: 10
Population: 6,265,347
2024 Turnout: 69.3%
2020 Turnout: 69.9%
Cook PVI: D+15
Governor Rating: Solid D
Federal Government:
Senate
| Angela Alsobrooks (D) | Chris Van Hollen (D) |
House
| Andy Harris* (R) | Maryland’s 1st |
| Johnny Olszewski* (D) | Maryland’s 2nd |
| Sarah Elfreth* (D) | Maryland’s 3rd |
| Glenn Ivey* (D) | Maryland’s 4th |
| Steny Hoyer* (D) | Maryland’s 5th |
| April McClain Delaney* (D) | Maryland’s 6th |
| Kweisi Mfume* (D) | Maryland’s 7th |
| Jamie Raskin* (D) | Maryland’s 8th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Wes Moore* (D) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 34D* | 13R* |
| State House | 102D* | 39R* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Maryland strongly leans Democratic, anchored by the Washington, D.C. suburbs and Baltimore. Democrats dominate federal and legislative races, though Republicans can compete in rural western and eastern parts of the state. Cultural identity reflects a mix of urban diversity, suburban professional communities, and historic maritime traditions. Major political issues include federal workforce stability, transportation, and economic inequality. Statewide elections generally favor Democrats, though occasionally moderate Republicans can win executive offices.
