Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller secured her place on the November ballot after winning the Democratic primary on June 23, advancing alongside Governor Wes Moore as they seek a second term in office.
Following the victory, Miller highlighted the administration’s record, pointing to declines in violent crime, economic growth, and investments in public education. “Together we have made real progress here in Maryland, but the job’s not done,” Miller stated. “Record drops in violent crime, a stronger economy, better public schools—that’s what we’ve been able to deliver for Maryland. But, we can’t stop there–if we are going to make this Maryland’s decade, then we must do the work necessary to continue those results.”
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She also praised Moore’s leadership, saying the administration has demonstrated an ability to work across party lines to deliver results for Maryland residents and pledged to continue that approach if reelected in November.
The Moore-Miller campaign enters the general election with a significant financial advantage. Earlier this year, the campaign announced it had raised a record $7 million during an off-election year, the highest such total in Maryland history. It currently reports more than $7.4 million cash on hand.
Miller will remain the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor as she and Moore prepare for a November rematch against Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox and lieutenant governor candidate Rob Krop. Moore defeated Cox in the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Who is Aruna Miller?
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Miller, Maryland’s first Indian American lieutenant governor, has built her career around public service and expanding access to opportunity. Born in India, she moved to the United States with her family at the age of seven and later earned a civil engineering degree from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Before entering elected office, Miller spent more than two decades with Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation, where she worked on projects aimed at improving road safety, easing congestion, and expanding transportation access for communities across the county.
She later represented Maryland’s District 15 in the House of Delegates from 2010 to 2018. During her time in the legislature, Miller backed measures supporting STEM education, small business growth, environmental protections, and policies aimed at helping working families and survivors of domestic violence.