BALTIMORE —

The latest UMBC Poll shows how Maryland voters feel about the upcoming 2026 general election, along with trust and perceptions of political parties.

If the 2026 gubernatorial election was held today, 49% of participants in the November poll said they'd vote for incumbent Gov. Wes Moore, while 29% would support a Republican candidate; 12% would back "some other candidate" and 10% are undecided.

Among those polled, 58% said they want the Democratic Party to take control of Congress in the 2026 election, compared to 32% who want Republicans to maintain control. Seven percent don't have a preference either way. The figures are consistent with a UMBC Poll before the 2024 election .

In terms of voting habits, 46% said they'd consider voting for a candidate other than someone wi

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