As Gansler and Simms rolled out campaigns for attorney general, they were joined by Montgomery County Councilman Thomas Perez, who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, rolled out endorsements from unions, and aired television ads before the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that he did not meet the requirements to appear on the ballot  as a candidate. Glenn Ivey, the Prince George's County State's Attorney, was rumored to be a possible candidate but ultimately declined to run.
Gansler and Simms began their campaigns for attorney general, with Thomas Perez joining them, raising significant funds, securing endorsements from unions, and running television ads before the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that Perez did not meet the qualifications to appear on the ballot as a candidate. Glenn Ivey, Prince George's County State's Attorney, was rumored to be a possible candidate but ultimately decided against running.