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Governor · Maryland · 2026 Primary
The Governor serves as Maryland’s chief executive, overseeing the state government's daily operations and managing executive agencies. This official proposes the annual state budget and has the power to sign or veto legislation passed by the General Assembly. The Governor also appoints the heads of state departments and fills vacancies in the state judiciary.
View all candidates in this raceEric S. Felber is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Maryland who has served the community through his medical clinic in Bethesda for decades. He describes himself as having worked tirelessly to make the community healthier and fighting for Marylanders during his campaign preparation. His running mate is Lieutenant Latrece Hawkins Lytes, whose nonprofit focuses on organ transplants and diabetes education. Felber highlights that he ran a clinic open seven days a week, 365 days a year, serving the public before, during, and after the pandemic. He positions himself as a change agent against what he calls an unresponsive Maryland government that has failed researchers and federal workers.
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Tax Policy
Raise minimum wage to $30 by 2030 and implement higher taxes on corporations and high-income earners.
“- Raise the minimum wage to $30 by 2030. - Implement higher taxes on corporations and high-income earners.”
Healthcare
Establish universal childcare, single-payer healthcare, and rent control.
“- Establish universal childcare, single-payer healthcare, and rent control”
Education
Provide free public transportation and access to higher education. Increase teacher salaries.
“- Provide free public transportation and access to higher education.”
Immigration
Protect our communities from ICE.
“- Protect our communities from ICE.”
Environment
Protect Chesapeake Bay and the environment. Oppose data centers.
“- Protect Chesapeake Bay and the environment. - Oppose data centers.”
Public Safety
Ensure safe streets and lower crime.
“- Ensure safe streets and lower crime.”
External news sources report that Eric Felber filed as one of two Democrats challenging incumbent Governor Wes Moore in the 2026 election. The Baltimore Sun notes he is part of a crowded field, particularly on the Republican side, with other Democratic contenders including Ralph Jaffe. Greenbelt News Review confirms he faces incumbent Wes Moore while Republicans have a crowded slate of candidates for the governor's race.
“- Provide free public transportation and access to higher education.”
Source“- Establish universal childcare, single-payer healthcare, and rent control”
Source“- Ensure safe streets and lower crime.”
Source“- Provide free public transportation and access to higher education.”
Source“- Protect Chesapeake Bay and the environment. - Oppose data centers.”
Source“Maryland is facing a $1.4 billion budget deficit despite higher taxes and fees.”
Source“We will fight for jobs and businesses here in Maryland.”
Source“- Establish universal childcare, single-payer healthcare, and rent control”
Source“- Protect our communities from ICE.”
Source“Criminal justice reform, Immigrant protections, Reproductive freedom. We will fight for you!”
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