Tech & AI
Campaigns to stop data-center development in Maryland.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Andy Ellis
Candidate for Governor · Maryland
Running mate: Owen Silverman Andrews
THE PERSON
Background
Andy Ellis is a Baltimore debate coach and Green Party organizer. He has coached college debate and taught advocacy, served as cochair of the Baltimore City and Maryland Green parties, and ran for the Maryland House of Delegates in 2018.
Roots
- Home community: Baltimore, Maryland
- Career: Debate coach and educator; Green Party organizer
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THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Government reform
Supports a multiparty democracy and greater everyday public participation in state decisions.
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Supports expanding and fully funding public education.
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Calls for climate, environment, energy, food and water emergency declarations.
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Supports reparations and community-led reinvestment.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Maryland State Board of Elections · 2026 general election candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.