Eric S. Felber is a physician challenging incumbent Governor Wes Moore in the 2026 Democratic primary for Maryland governor. Felber is running as a self-described candidate focused on the needs of Maryland families and workers. He was previously a candidate for Maryland's 8th congressional district in 2024. Felber is running with running mate LaTrece Hawkins Lytes, a community activist and former candidate for lieutenant governor in 2022. Felber's campaign emphasizes his work in the medical field and his commitment to putting 'Maryland First' after what he characterizes as Moore administration's failures to adequately support federal workers and researchers who lost jobs.
Eric Felber is a physician who has worked in medical practice in Maryland for decades, operating a clinic open seven days a week, 365 days a year, before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. He is running with community activist and nonprofit executive LaTrece Hawkins Lytes, whose nonprofit focuses on organ transplants and diabetes education. Felber's campaign emphasizes his service to the community through medicine and his focus on 'putting Maryland First' as he challenges Moore in the 2026 Democratic primary.