Direct Connection
What you need to know before heading to the voting booth this election season.
2026 MARYLAND ELECTION RESULTS
VOTE 2026: ELECTION COVERAGE
2026 Maryland Election Coverage
2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate
2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate | Wes Moore & Dan Cox
Watch the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate on MPT as the candidates, Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox, answer key questions on a wide range of issues important to citizens across the state.
Moderated by Jason Newton, news anchor, WBAL-TV 11, the panelists asking questions of the candidates are Jeff Salkin, MPT news anchor; Tracee Wilkins, NBC4 Washington investigative reporter; and Pamela Wood, Maryland politics reporter for The Baltimore Banner.
Press Gaggle: 2026 Maryland Governor Debate Takeaways with Moore and Cox
Behind-the-scenes: Initial reactions and key takeaways from the debate and each candidate responding to press questions during the press gaggle.
Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates
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Cathy White, Working Class Party Candidate for Maryland Governor | Interview with Jeff Salkin
Host Jeff Salkin interviews Cathy White, Working Class Party Candidate for Maryland Governor, to discuss her campaign.
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Andy Ellis, Green Party Candidate for Maryland Governor | Interview with Jeff Salkin
Host Jeff Salkin interviews Andy Ellis, Green Party Candidate for Maryland Governor discussing his campaign and upcoming election.
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Dan Cox, Republican Candidate for Maryland Governor | Interview with Jeff Salkin
Host Jeff Salkin sits down with Dan Cox, Republican nominee for Governor of Maryland to discuss his campaign and upcoming election.
Maryland Public TV
Maryland Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate
Maryland’s Republican Gubernatorial Primary debate on Tuesday, May 19, at 7pm ET as the candidates answer key topics and discuss their campaigns.
State Circle
Vote 2026: Viewpoints on Maryland Question 3 on Redistricting | Political Roundtable
What voters need to consider on Redistricting, Maryland Question 3, on their voting ballots. Yuripzy Morgan of Protect Maryland Votes and
Larry Stafford or Progressive Maryland join host Jeff Salkin at this week's Political Roundtable.
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What Voters Need to Know About Mail-In, Early and Election Day Voting
Maryland State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis joins MPT's Jeff Salkin to discuss what voters need to know as the State Board of Elections begins distributing mail-in ballots across the state.
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Federal Election Monitors on Election Day | Vote 2026
MPT's Nancy Yamada interviews Jared DeMarinis, State Administrator of Elections, to discuss the role of DOJ election monitors on Election Day.
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Pre-Debate Analysis of 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Debate | State Circle
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Political Science Professor John Dedie discussing what the candidates need to do in Tuesday's Maryland Gubernatorial debate -- issues of rising gas prices, data center, taxes to redistricting of the state. Watch the full Political Roundtable on State Circle.
State Circle
Friday, October 9, 2026
Controversy over flock cameras and data surveillance, clean energy and polling of governor debate.
Direct Connection
As the 2026 Legislative Session winds down, Governor Wes Moore discusses budget issues, housing and immigration.
Previous Coverage
Direct Connection
Rep. April McClain Delaney (D), candidate for 6th District Congressional race.
State Circle
David Trone (D), candidate for 6th District Congressional race.
State Circle
6th District Congressional race, plus, how to fix the printing error with Maryland's mail-in ballots
MarylandPublicTV
Maryland Election Day: Polls Open 7 AM–8 PM | Vote 2026
When are polling places open on Election Day? Maryland polls will be open Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 AM to 8 PM. Anyone in line at 8 PM will be allowed to vote. Find your assigned polling place and get more information at:
https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/where.html
KEY DATES
Voter Registration Deadlines:
- Online registration deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Register by mail deadline: Must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- In person registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Early Voting:Thursday, October 22, 2026 through Thursday, October 29, 2026
- State Board of Elections
Election day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
MPT's Vote 2026 Coverage
MPT's Vote 2026 coverage – including our flagship public affairs programs Direct Connection and State Circle – offers balanced reporting and valuable insights about government and political news of importance to our viewers. Election coverage on our statewide public television network incorporates a wide range of on-air guests ranging from the candidates and their representatives to government leaders, credible political analysts, and other newsmakers.
MPT maintains the public's trust in our election coverage content by incorporating the voices and perspectives of a cross-section of views and perspectives. Our programs refrain from presenting biased or one-sided political views, nor do these programs endorse or oppose particular parties, candidates, or proposed legislation. Our network is also diligent in shielding its editorial decision-making from political pressure or influence from its content funders or other sources.