Maryland’s 2026 Primary Election Results

June 24, 2026

Maryland's 2026 Democratic primary elections on June 23 produced significant political shifts, with several historic outcomes still being determined as mail-in ballots continue to be counted. Adrian Boafo won the Fifth Congressional District primary with backing from Representative Steny Hoyer and Governor Wes Moore, who himself easily won his own primary contest. African American candidates are leading or have won major races across the state's largest counties, including Will Jawando in Montgomery County, Julian Jones in Baltimore County, and Vanessa Atterbeary in Howard County for county executive positions.

Who is affected

Adrian Boafo (winner of Fifth Congressional District primary)
Governor Wes Moore (won primary, facing rematch)
Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy (re-elected)
State's Attorney Tara Jackson (won re-election)
Will Jawando, Julian Jones, and Vanessa Atterbeary (leading county executive races in Montgomery, Baltimore, and Howard counties)
Qiana Johnson, Kayla Bryant, and Amar Makunda (leading in surprising upsets)
State Senators Ron Watson, Anthony Muse, and Kevin Harris (defeated primary challenges)
Prince George's County Council members Michelle Garcia, Victor Ramirez, Tamara Davis Brown, Tim Adams, Danielle Hunter, Shayla Adams-Stafford, Jolene Ivey, and Sydney Harrison
Tracy Gant, Molly McKee-Seabrook, Keenon James, and LaTasha Ward (poised to enter House of Delegates)
Voters and residents across Maryland's counties
African American communities throughout the state

What action is being taken

Mail-in ballots are still being tallied following the June 23 primary election
Kevin Ford Jr. and supporters are watching results come in and paying attention to the canvassing process
Jordan Peebles is continuing to organize and mobilize to uphold accountability and integrity despite election disappointment

Why it matters

This election represents a significant generational and demographic shift in Maryland politics, particularly reflecting the growing political influence of African American communities across the state. The outcomes will shape the dynamics of state politics for years to come, with new leadership emerging in multiple key counties that are among Maryland's largest population centers. The election results demonstrate changing voter priorities and preferences, including the passage of political leadership to a new generation, as evidenced by Boafo's victory being framed as "passing the torch." The success of multiple African American candidates in major county executive races marks a historic moment in Maryland's political landscape and reflects broader demographic changes in these communities.

What's next

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