Direct Connection
As the 2026 Legislative Session winds down, Governor Wes Moore discusses budget issues, housing and immigration.
2026 Maryland Election Coverage
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
Election day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Maryland Gubernatorial Candidates
Maryland Public TV
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.
Maryland Public TV
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.
Maryland Public TV
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.
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
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.
Direct Connection
What you need to know before heading to the voting booth this election season.
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.
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