Photo by Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner -- Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore, who lives in Baltimore, cheers after a ceremonial ribbon cutting at his campaign office in Upper Marlboro on March 5, 2022. Behind him are, from left: Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks; lieutenant governor candidate Aruna Miller; and Moore's wife, Dawn Flythe Moore. (PAMELA WOOD)
Photo by Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner -- Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore, who lives in Baltimore, speaks during a campaign event in Upper Marlboro on March 5, 2022.
Photo by Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner -- Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore, who lives in Baltimore, speaks during a campaign event in Upper Marlboro on March 5, 2022. (PAMELA WOOD)
Photo by Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner -- Aisha Braveboy, state's attorney for Prince George's County, takes a selfie with, from left, candidate for lieutenant governor Aruna Miller, gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks during a Moore-Miller campaign event in Upper Marlboro on March 5, 2022. (PAMELA WOOD)
Photo by Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner -- Maryland candidate for governor Wes Moore speaks at a campaign event in Bowie on April 29, 2022.
Photo by Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner -- Maryland candidate for governor Wes Moore speaks at a campaign event in Bowie on April 29, 2022. (Pamela Wood)
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, right, talks about why he's endorsing Democrat Wes Moore for governor during a news conference in Cherry Hill on June 21, 2022. (PAMELA WOOD)
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, center, celebrates campaign endorsements at an event in Cherry Hill on June 21, 2022. From left: Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson; Dawn Flythe Moore, the candiate's wife; Moore; running mate Aruna Miller; and U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, center, celebrates campaign endorsements at an event in Cherry Hill on June 21, 2022. From left: Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson; Dawn Flythe Moore, the candiate's wife; Moore; running mate Aruna Miller; and U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume. (PAMELA WOOD)
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore holds a press conference in Cherry Hill to announce campaign endorsements on June 21, 2022.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore holds a press conference in Cherry Hill to announce campaign endorsements on June 21, 2022. (PAMELA WOOD)
Maryland Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore, at right, talks with voters at a farmers market in Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He's joined by his wife, Dawn Flythe Moore.
Maryland Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore, at right, talks with voters at a farmers market in Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He's joined by his wife, Dawn Flythe Moore. (Pamela Wood)
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Leading Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and is running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore Monday June 27, 2022. Wes Moore addresses attendees to the fundraiser. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Leading Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and is running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore Monday June 27, 2022. The Moore-Miller campaign recently announced tax they have raised more than 7.3 million dollars, more than double of any other campaign in the crowded field. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Leading Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and is running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore Monday June 27, 2022. The Moore-Miller campaign recently announced tax they have raised more than 7.3 million dollars, more than double of any other campaign in the crowded field. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Leading Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and is running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore Monday June 27, 2022. Wes Moore greets attendees to the fundraiser. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Leading Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and is running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore Monday June 27, 2022. Dawn and Wes Moore greets attendees to the fundraiser. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Leading Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and is running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held a fundraiser at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in downtown Baltimore Monday June 27, 2022. The Moore-Miller campaign recently announced tax they have raised more than 7.3 million dollars, more than double of any other campaign in the crowded field. (Kirk McKoy/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19. (Brian O'Doherty for The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19. (Brian O'Doherty for The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19. (Brian O'Doherty for The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19. (Brian O'Doherty for The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19. (Brian O'Doherty for The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19.
Wes Moore, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, speaks to supporters at R. House on July 19. (Brian O'Doherty for The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore declares victory Saturday, July 23rd at a Baltimore campaign office. (Hallie Miller)
Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor, greets Gov. Larry Hogan at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Hogan, a Republican, is in the final year of his second term and is barred from running again due to term limits.
Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor, greets Gov. Larry Hogan at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Hogan, a Republican, is in the final year of his second term and is barred from running again due to term limits. (Pamela Wood)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, center, poses for a picture with Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore, left, and Moore's wife, Dawn Flythe Moore, right, at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, center, poses for a picture with Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore, left, and Moore's wife, Dawn Flythe Moore, right, at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore welcomes President Joe Biden to the state at a rally at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville on Aug. 25, 2022.
Maryland Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore welcomes President Joe Biden to the state at a rally at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville on Aug. 25, 2022. (Pamela Wood)
Maryland Candidate for Governor Wes Moore stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E.coli scare. He was assisted by Baltimore Home Depot store #5829.
Maryland Candidate for Governor Wes Moore stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E.coli scare. He was assisted by Baltimore Home Depot store #5829. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland Candidate for Governor Wes Moore stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E.coli scare. He was assisted by Baltimore Home Depot store #5829.
Maryland Candidate for Governor Wes Moore stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E.coli scare. He was assisted by Baltimore Home Depot store #5829. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Dan Cox, in a blue shirt, shakes hands with Wes Moore, in a gray shirt, in front of a tent with Maryland and United States flags.
Republican Dan Cox, left, and Democrat Wes Moore, right, the top two candidates for governor, say hello at the Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in Crisfield Sept. 28. (Bruce DePuyt/Maryland Matters)
Supporters for both Wes and Cox showed up to show their support during a televised debate on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland Public Television. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Supporters for both Wes and Cox showed up to show their support during a televised debate on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland Public Television. (Kaitlin Newman for The Baltimore Banner)
Gubernatorial candidates Wes Moore and Dan Cox debated at Maryland Public Television. (Kaitlin Newman for the Baltimore Banner)
Dan Cox stands behind a lectern with his left hand raised. Wes Moore stands behind a lectern on the other side of the stage.
Maryland governor candidates Republican Dan Cox, left, and Democrat Wes Moore debate at Maryland Public Television. (Michael Ciesielski Photography/courtesy of MPT)
Dan Cox stands at a lectern in the center of the stage. Wes Moore stands at a lectern stage left. Stage right, the debate moderator and panelists sit at desks.
Maryland governor candidates Republican Dan Cox, center, and Democrat Wes Moore, right, debate at Maryland Public Television. (Michael Ciesielski Photography/courtesy of MPT)
Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 presidential candidate, speaks at a Zoom fundraiser on Oct. 25, 2022 for Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor of Maryland. Moore supporter Lissa Muscatine moderated the conversation for more than 120 supporters.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 presidential candidate, speaks at a Zoom fundraiser on Oct. 25, 2022 for Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor of Maryland. Moore supporter Lissa Muscatine moderated the conversation for more than 120 supporters. (Screenshot)
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor speaks with Chase Martin, 15, of Laurel, at the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor speaks with commuters while on a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor and Democratic candidate Steuart Pittman makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor and Democratic candidate Steuart Pittman makes a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor speaks with commuters while on a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Bus with the candidates Wes Moore and Aruna Miller faces displayed during a visit to the Odenton MARC station, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Kamala Harris and Wes Moore embrace in front of a blue background.
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris greets Maryland Democratic governor candidate Wes Moore at a Baltimore rally. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore stands behind a lectern speaking, his left arm extending and pointing a finger for emphasis.
Maryland Democratic governor candidates speaks at a campaign rally featuring Kamala Harris in Baltimore. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland's Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore, left, and his wife, Dawn Flythe Moore, greet worshippers at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, candidates are busy making their final pitches to voters.
Maryland's Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore, left, and his wife, Dawn Flythe Moore, greet worshippers at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, candidates are busy making their final pitches to voters. (Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Banner)
Maryland's Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore poses for a selfie with Gwendolyn Briley-Strand while signing a book for her outside Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, candidates are busy making their final pitches to voters.
Maryland's Democratic nominee for governor Wes Moore poses for a selfie with Gwendolyn Briley-Strand while signing a book for her outside Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, candidates are busy making their final pitches to voters. (Pamela Wood)
CLINTON, MD - NOVEMBER 05: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Wes Moore speaks to the congregation while attending a church service at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church on November 6, 2022 in Clinton, Maryland. Moore will face off against Trump-backed Republican Dan Cox in the general election on Tuesday.
CLINTON, MD - NOVEMBER 05: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Wes Moore speaks to the congregation while attending a church service at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church on November 6, 2022 in Clinton, Maryland. Moore will face off against Trump-backed Republican Dan Cox in the general election on Tuesday. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard)
CLINTON, MD - NOVEMBER 05: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Wes Moore speaks to the congregation while attending a church service at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church on November 6, 2022 in Clinton, Maryland. Moore will face off against Trump-backed Republican Dan Cox in the general election on Tuesday. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore takes the stage at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, left, takes the stage with gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore hugs First Lady Jill Biden as President Joe Biden, left, takes the stage at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, right, flanked by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, speaks at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, flanked by the First Family, Joe and Jill Biden, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, speaks at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election.
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, flanked by the First Family, Joe and Jill Biden, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, speaks at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic supporters cheer in support of gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States Jill Biden endorse gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore for governor of Maryland at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, left, cheers with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore takes the stage at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, right, flanked by the First Family, President Joe Biden and his wife Jill, takes the stage at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
United States President Joe Biden takes the stage at a campaign event in support of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore on 11/7/21 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore take the stage to speak to supporters at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore hugs Maryland Democratic Party organizer at a campaign event at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, left, embraces with President Joe Biden at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore, left, cheers with President Joe Biden at a campaign event on 11/7/22 at Bowie State University, the night before the general election. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore speaks at a campaign event in support for himself at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore walks onto the stage at his campaign event at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)
Gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore take the stage to speak to supporters at Bowie State University, in Bowie, MD. November 7, 2022. (Jessica Gallagher/Jessica Gallagher)