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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 raceJohn A. Myrick is a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland who filed first for the 2026 election in February and has tapped former delegate Brenda Thiam as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor. He previously ran an unsuccessful campaign for U.S. Senate in the 2024 Maryland Republican primary and positions himself against current Democratic leadership, specifically criticizing Governor Wes Moore on budget, tax, and economic policies. His campaign emphasizes that he is not a politician but a public servant dedicated to governing for the benefit of all Marylanders rather than personal enrichment or political ambitions. He seeks to bring positive change and leadership to Maryland through dedicated service and community engagement.
Sources: Campaign website
Not Politicians; We work for YOU.
Maryland needs leaders who understand that they work for them.
Maryland can no longer afford a politician as Governor - we need a Public Servant.
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Source: johnmyrickformdgovernor.org
Government Ethics
Myrick advocates for leaders who serve the public rather than seeking personal enrichment or political ambitions, emphasizing that Marylanders need a Governor interested in actually governing for ALL Marylanders.
“Maryland needs a Governor that is interested in actually governing Maryland for the benefit of ALL Marylanders. Maryland needs a Governor who serves the Public, not one that thinks the Public is there to serve them.”
Tax Policy
Myrick identifies himself as a staunch critic of current administration policies regarding budget and taxation.
“staunch critic of Moore especially on budget, tax and economic policies”
External coverage from Maryland Matters reports that Myrick was the first and so far only candidate to officially file for office in February 2026. He announced former Del. Brenda Thiam as his running mate after establishing a panel of advisers, noting she was at the top of his list from the beginning. The article notes he is currently the only filed candidate while Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller are expected to seek re-election backed by a well-funded campaign machine.