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Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman Launches 2026 Reelection Bid

Her bid centers on continuing modernization of the comptroller’s operations to improve service.

Overview

  • Lierman kicked off a statewide “Four More Tour” with roughly a dozen campaign stops planned in the coming weeks.
  • She highlights first-term upgrades including a new agency website, a redesigned business tax collection system, and an online customer service portal.
  • Her office issued the state’s first economic status report, added a taxpayer advocate, and plans a new tool to help residents discover unclaimed property.
  • The comptroller collects taxes, issues refunds, manages unclaimed property, contributes to financial forecasts, and holds one of three votes on the Board of Public Works.
  • Her campaign is chaired by Erek L. Barron, and no opponents have filed yet for the 2026 race with a candidate deadline in February.