Michael Oakes
- Email oakesforgov@gmail.com
Oakes describes himself as a retired business owner with 52 years of experience in 7 states and 3 European countries. He seeks to reduce what he describes as high taxes, fees, and transform Maryland political leadership.
Races
| Race | Election Year | Election Level | Election Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Governor (Rep.) | 2026 | State | Primary |
Republican Primary |
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| Candidates | Pct. | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dan Cox
Winner
|
44.5% |
|
68,358 |
 Ed Hale
|
36.4% |
|
55,931 |
 John A. Myrick
|
6.2% |
|
9,591 |
 Carl A Brunner, Jr.
|
5.6% |
|
8,574 |
 Shannon Wright
|
2.0% |
|
3,100 |
 L.D. Burkindine
|
1.6% |
|
2,506 |
 Nancy J Taylor
|
1.5% |
|
2,358 |
 Michael Oakes
|
1.2% |
|
1,794 |
 Douglas Larcomb
|
0.9% |
|
1,347 |
| (100%) precincts reporting Updated |
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