Maryland Government House PHOTO | Maryland Candidates are starting to announce their candidacy for Maryland’s 2022 gubernatorial election. Maryland’s current governor, Larry Hogan (R), is ineligible to run for reelection due to term limits. Here’s a look at who is in, who is out, and who is up in the air when it comes to putting their hat in the ring to try and become Maryland’s next governor. The filing date to declare candidacy is Feb. 22, 2022. Candidates Who Have Confirmed They Are Running, Exploring a Run for Maryland Governor So far the race to become Maryland’s governor include five Democrats and two Republicans. Of those who have entered the race, five of the candidates are from Montgomery County.