2026 Candidates



Below are some of the Green Party candidates running for office in 2026.
A list of 2026 Green candidates that have made the ballot is located here.


Andy Ellis For Maryland Governor

Thank You, LaVale! Now, Let’s Build & Grow – Join Us March 1st! We recently hosted a Green Party community meeting for Allegany County at a public library in LaVale. It reminded us of something important—we’ve built real Green power in Western Maryland before, and we can do it again. Allegany County once had one of the strongest Green Party chapters in the state, and our campaign is committed to regrowing that presence. Continue reading

Dr. Butch Ware Launches Campaign For California Governor

I'm proud to announce my campaign for Governor of California in 2026 as a Green Party candidate — not as a politician, but as a father, a scholar of revolution, and a lifelong soldier for justice. This isn't about "politics as usual." This is a rebellion against a system rigged by corporations — a rebellion for our survival. Continue reading

Get Involved In February!

Happy February! It is Black History Month, the second month of this Trump administration, the second month of the 90-day Maryland General Assembly Session, and the second month our campaign has been official! Continue reading

Remarks at the Frederick Permanent Ceasefire Now Rally

Good afternoon, What a beautiful room full of people fighting for justice!   I am excited to be here because Frederick is where I went to high school, TJ class of 94, and where my mom still lives, and I am excited to see this kind of movement building happening here. Continue reading

A great campaign launch!

Thank you to all who braved the cold and came out for our campaign launch event yesterday. It was a great and inspiring day for me, and from what I heard of those in attendance, it was for many of you as well. Each of the speakers and everyone in attendance represent a part of the movement we need to build if we are going to have the courage to imagine and the power to transform Maryland. Continue reading