Cathy  White

Cathy White

Independent

    Cathy White, the Working Class Party candidate for Maryland governor, is running on a platform focused on economic inequality, workers' rights and the rising cost of living. White is running alongside Cathy Permut, the party's candidate for lieutenant governor. 

    According to the party's website, White has worked as a factory production worker for 40 years and has not previously held elected office.

    White has also discussed her experience caring for family members while working full time, citing the financial and personal challenges faced by working caregivers. Her campaign focuses on increasing wages, improving access to affordable housing and health care, and addressing financial pressures facing working families.

    She advocates for greater political participation by workers and increased economic opportunities for people struggling with low wages and rising expenses. Her campaign priorities also include creating jobs that pay a living wage and investing in infrastructure improvements, including repairs to roads and bridges.

    White has emphasized expanding workers' political representation, addressing economic inequality and protecting the rights of immigrant workers.

    Races

    RaceElection YearElection LevelElection Type
    Maryland Governor 2026StateGeneral
    Candidates Pct. Votes
    Cathy  White Wes Moore * 62.7%
    1,159,039
    Cathy  White Dan Cox 33.3%
    615,459
    Cathy  White Andy Ellis 2.1%
    38,149
    Cathy  White Cathy White 2.0%
    36,418
    * = incumbent (98%) precincts reporting
    Updated