Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore declares victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore declares victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Democrat Wes Moore, his wife Dawn and their children react in Baltimore on Nov. 8, 2022 after Moore was declared the winner of the Maryland gubernatorial race.
Democrat Wes Moore, his wife Dawn and their children react in Baltimore on Nov. 8, 2022 after Moore was declared the winner of the Maryland gubernatorial race. (Bryan Woolston/AP)
Newly-elected governor Wes Moore celebrates with his wife, Dawn Moore, at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022.
Wes Moore, the governor-elect, celebrates with his wife, Dawn Moore, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Nov. 8, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore raises his hand with his running mate, Aruna Miller, after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore raises his hand with his running mate, Aruna Miller, after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Newly-elected governor, Wes Moore, celebrates his win by kissing his wife, Dawn Moore, at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022.
Wes Moore, the governor-elect, celebrates his win by kissing his wife, Dawn Moore, at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Nov. 8, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
A young child on their parent’s shoulders is silhouetted at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates with his family after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates with his family after declaring victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore declares victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore declares victory at an Election Night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, November 8. Democratic candidates Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Chris Van Hollen, Anthony Brown and Brooke Lierman held a combined event beginning at 8 p.m. as the polls closed. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland elects its first Black governor.
Maryland elects its first Black governor. (Ulysses Munoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Supporters of gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox rally at his election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman)
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox speaks at his election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman)
Aruna Miller, candidate for lieutenant governor, addresses the crowd at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
Aruna Miller, the lieutenant governor-elect, addresses the crowd at the 2022 Democratic election night party. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox speaks at his election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022. (Paul Newson/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore addresses the crowd and declares victory as the first Black governor for the state of Maryland at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
Wes Moore addresses the crowd and declares victory as the first Black governor for the state of Maryland at the 2022 Democratic election night party. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Comptroller candidate Brooke Lierman addresses the crowd at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
Comptroller-elect Brooke Lierman addresses the crowd at the 2022 Democratic election night party. (Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Brooke Lierman signs at an election night party.
Brooke Lierman signs at an election night party. (Ulysses Munoz/The Baltimore Banner)
Chrissy Fulton, on left, shows support for gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox at his election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022.
Chrissy Fulton, on left, shows support for gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox at his election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022. (Paul Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Anthony Brown, candidate for attorney general, kisses his 95-year-old mother, Lilly Brown.
Anthony Brown, the attorney general-elect, kisses his 95-year-old mother. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks at the Democratic election night party.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks at the Democratic election night party. (Ulysses Munoz)
Latinos for Dan Cox show their support of gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox at his election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022.
Dan Cox supporters at the Republican gubernatorial candidate's election night event held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022. (Paul Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones speaks at the 2022 Democratic election night party.
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones speaks at the 2022 Democratic election night party. (Ulysses Munoz/The Baltimore Banner)
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer speaks at the 2022 Maryland Democratic election party.
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer speaks at the 2022 Maryland Democratic election party. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Washington, D.C., resident Barbara Douglas shows her support for gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox at his election night event on Nov. 8, 2022. The event was held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland.
Washington, D.C., resident Barbara Douglas shows her support for gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox at his election night event on Nov. 8, 2022. The event was held at DoubleTree by Hilton in Annapolis, Maryland. (Paul Newson)
Confetti rains after Wes Moore, the governor-elect, addresses the crowd at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland, on Nov. 8, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)