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Democrat Wes Moore elected Maryland’s first Black governor

BALTIMORE — Wes Moore, whose vibrant and organized campaign catapulted him from outsider political candidate to a rising star in Democratic politics, will be Maryland’s next governor, the first Black candidate elected to the role and only the third Black elected governor in U.S. history, The Associated Press said as…

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Democrat Wes Moore elected governor in historic Maryland race

Wes Moore is the third Black governor to be elected in the country, and the first to serve in Maryland. He defeated Republican Dan Cox for the job, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

WEKU

In Maryland, Moore aims to be state's first Black governor

Democrats Wes Moore and U.S. Rep Anthony Brown are aiming to make Maryland history

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Six races for governor that could make history this midterm election

The majority of U.S. politicians are white men. This cycle, some states are poised to make history by electing female, LGBTQ, or Black governors for the first time.

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Biden makes final plea for high-stakes midterms: ‘Next year will shape our lifetimes’

In his final speech before election day, the president attacked Republicans on the economy but also offered a hopeful note

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Eye on unfinished agenda, Biden delivers a ‘closing argument’ in Maryland hours before decisive flurry of midterm voting

BOWIE, Md. — President Joe Biden delivered a closing argument at Bowie State University on the eve of the midterm elections, promoting the candidacy of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore and instructing Americans that democracy is at risk because of election deniers and other threats.

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Biden hits back at heckler at rally: ‘Don’t jump — you look crazy enough to jump’

President is rallying with Maryland Democrats on the eve of the midterm elections

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Biden warns on risk to democracy, Trump hints at another run on eve of midterms

In a stark closing argument ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, President Joe Biden on Monday warned that a Republican victory could weaken the country's democratic institutions, while former President Donald Trump hinted he could announce another White House bid as soon as next week.

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The Latino population has exploded in Maryland. Which political party stands to benefit?

BALTIMORE — Nicholas Simões Machado thinks it’s time for the Maryland Democratic Party to step up its game when it comes to Latino voters.

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Wes Moore looks to make history as Maryland's first Black governor

Along with an otherwise historic Democratic ticket, Wes Moore, a businessman, philanthropist and political newcomer, has a chance to be Maryland's first Black governor.

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Biden to host rally in Howard County on the day before next week's crucial midterms. Why Maryland?

BALTIMORE — After traveling to states with much higher-profile gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, President Joe Biden will hold a rally next week in solidly Democratic Maryland the day before the crucial midterm elections, according to the White House.

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Maryland's historic ticket could be rare midterm bright spot for Democrats

Black voters are poised for historic wins in a state where they make up 31% of the vote but have lagged in representation.

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Democrat Wes Moore continues to outraise and out-poll Republican Dan Cox in the Maryland governor’s race

BALTIMORE — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore, who’s built a commanding lead over Republican Dan Cox heading into Election Day, raised $5.8 million in the last two months to bring his fundraising haul to $7.5 million since winning the nomination in July — most of which he has kept in…

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Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history

Wes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general

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Issues more than candidates drive voters to polls in Maryland as early in-person voting gets underway

BALTIMORE — Voters began to trickle into polling places across Maryland Thursday as the first of eight days of early voting got underway ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

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Wes Moore campaign, Maryland Democratic Party slam Dan Cox for accepting a gift from Proud Boys member

BALTIMORE — With less than three weeks until Election Day, heavy hitters in Maryland’s Democratic Party condemned Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s acceptance of a gift from a member of a far-right, extremist group at his primary night party.

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Dan Cox upended the status quo in Maryland’s Republican primary. Where will the election for governor take him?

BALTIMORE — More than 100 days ahead of Maryland’s primary and facing an uphill battle against three rivals, Del. Dan Cox stood proudly on the floor of the House of Delegates to introduce his wife and 10 children, expressing confidence he would be the Republican Party’s gubernatorial nominee.

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Maryland ‘voter integrity’ group aligned with Dan Cox campaign wants to ‘double check’ ballots immediately after Election Day

BALTIMORE — In a move that elections experts say could further erode confidence in the voting process, a group of Maryland voters aligned with Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s campaign plans on challenging the legitimacy of ballots across the state immediately after Election Day.

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Maryland governor candidates Dan Cox and Wes Moore trade jabs in sole debate

BALTIMORE — In the only chance Maryland voters will have to see the candidates for governor face off in a televised debate, Democrat Wes Moore painted Republican Dan Cox as an extremist who will restrict abortion rights and bankrupt the state as Cox reiterated specific and false claims against his…

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Moore, Cox face off over credibility in Maryland debate

Democrat Wes Moore has described Republican Dan Cox as “dangerous” for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election during a debate in Maryland’s governor’s race

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After a lifetime of circling politics, Wes Moore picks his moment. Will Maryland voters hire him for his most ambitious job yet?

BALTIMORE — The first time the debate over Wes Moore’s future entered the national media spotlight, he wasn’t on a book tour or in the midst of prestigious programs like the Rhodes scholarship or White House Fellowship.

The Guardian - US

Wes Moore bids to become Maryland governor: ‘I’m running against an insurrectionist’

The 43-year-old military veteran is confident he can defeat Trumpist Dan Cox and become the state’s first black governor

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Dan Rodricks: Wes Moore wants a year of paid public service for high school grads. Sounds good. Sounds costly

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore has proposed a one-year public service option for young Marylanders who graduate from high school without a plan for college or the skills they need for a good job. His proposal for a “service year option” came up during a recent wide-ranging interview at The…

Chicago Sun-Times

Republicans keeps nominating losers

The GOP is also pushing some policies that a majority of Republicans don’t actually want, which seems like an odd choice in an election year.

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Wes Moore says he’s ‘excited’ to debate Dan Cox amid allegations he’s avoiding public forums

BALTIMORE — Democrat Wes Moore insisted he’s ready to meet Republican opponent Dan Cox on a gubernatorial race debate stage.

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