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Wes Moore

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates 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.
Gov.-elect Moore sells out inaugural ball in Baltimore
The planning committee is working to secure more space for partiers in the Baltimore Convention Center.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: New names for Maryland’s top courts; Honors for departing Mosby, Anderson; More people join the Moore administration
Maryland’s two highest courts have new names after voters approved the change last month.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, joined by Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, discusses his recommendations for the next state budget, which will be introduced by his successor, Democratic Gov.-elect Wes Moore. Hogan held a press conference at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Outgoing Gov. Hogan cautions lawmakers and Gov.-elect Moore not to overspend
The state government is expected to have $5.5 billion in rainy day funds and a budget surplus.
Lieutenant governor-elect, Aruna Miller poses for a few candid photo during an interview at the Baltimore Banner.  Miller, a Democrat from Montgomery County, is a transportation engineer by training, served in the Maryland House of Delegates, immigrated to the U.S. from India as a child, will be the first woman of color as Maryland lieutenant governor.
An ‘accidental politician,’ Aruna Miller prepares to become Maryland’s next lieutenant governor
Aruna Miller’s family of immigrants didn’t really discuss politics, but Miller jumped into Democratic Party work after becoming a citizen and voting for the first time in 2000.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: New leadership for Senate GOP; Check out the governor’s mansion; Moore-Miller inaugural
Sen. Stephen Hershey, who represents the Upper Eastern Shore, and Sen. Justin Ready, who represents Carroll County, will be responsible for being the leading voice of the 13 Republicans in the 47-member state Senate.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Democrats extend dominance in Annapolis; Hogan’s election win-loss record; Gov. is not much of a gambler
Democrats are on track to hold 102 of 141 seats in the House of Delegates and 34 of 47 seats in the state Senate.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore celebrates 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.
Moore raised 10 times as much money as Cox in successful run for Maryland governor
Moore has more money left over than Cox raised over the course of the entire campaign.
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) Maryland gathered during a press conference held outside of the Marriott to urge newly elected Archbishop Timothy Broglio to add clerics who abused men or women over the age of 25 to its list of perpetrators. This sign shows a teenage photo of member Teresa Lancaster, at the age when she was abused.
Child sexual abuse survivors, advocates hope new report on Catholic Church’s failings will spur action in Annapolis
Maryland lawmakers have considered — but not approved — eliminating time limits entirely for future suits brought by victims of past sexual abuse.
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.
Maryland is a haven on the ‘Underground Railroad of the 21st century’
Here, unlike many parts of the country, access to the ballot is fairly free, and women may still make reproduction decisions without the interference of right-wing vigilantes.
A static image of the interactive precinct-level vote totals from the 2022 Gubernatorial election in Maryland
Maryland precinct-level election results: How did your precinct vote for governor?
See how your neighborhood voted in the Maryland Gubernatorial election.
Illustration showing three arrows moving from Baltimore to Annapolis, and one from Annapolis to Baltimore. Brandon Scott is on left next to Baltimore and Wes Moore is on right next to Annapolis.
What does Moore’s victory mean for Baltimore? Officials hope to see more communication between City Hall and Annapolis
While Hogan and the four Baltimore mayors he overlapped with during his tenure came together for some initiatives, the Republican often used the city as a political foil and sparred with city leaders.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Gopher pride in the State House; Ben Jealous’ new gig; Midterm scoreboard
At Gov.-elect Wes Moore’s announcement of his first hires, the essential Baltimore question followed: Where’d you go to school?
Governor-elect Wes Moore announces some of his administration at the state office building in Annapolis, MD, Monday, November 14, 2022.
Moore reveals first cabinet picks and names Baltimore nonprofit leader as chief of staff
Baltimore Corps founder Fagan Harris named chief of staff; more appointments to come ahead of Jan. 18 inauguration.
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.
Banner political notes: Get the moving vans ready; who got Gov. Hogan’s vote?
The Moores plan to move to Government House, the official residence in Annapolis that’s more commonly known as simply the ”governor’s mansion.”
An analysis of precinct voting data shows the shift between the 2018 and 2022 gubernatorial elections.
Blue shift: Precinct voting data shows change between 2018 and 2022 in governor race
Democratic candidate Wes Moore won nearly all precincts in the D.C. and Maryland suburbs, while winning cities on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland.
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.
Moore supporters relish building a network that can lift other Black candidates to victory
Wes Moore’s historic win puts Maryland on the national map in discussions about Black electoral politics at the statewide level, according to a political expert.
Gov. Larry Hogan, left, and Governor-elect Wes Moore hold a joint press conference at the Maryland State House on 11/10/22 to discuss the upcoming transition of power.
Gov.-elect Wes Moore launches transition effort, meets with Hogan
The Democrat also met with outgoing Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
Dan Cox, gubernatorial candidate for Maryland, speaks at his election night event held at Double Tree by Hilton in Annapolis, MD on November 8, 2022.
Republican Dan Cox concedes to Democrat Wes Moore in the Maryland governor’s race
Cox said he called Moore on Wednesday to wish him well
Wes Moore, Maryland’s next governor, speaks with reporters after his election night event at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Tuesday, Nov. 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.
In his own words: Moore, Maryland’s governor-elect, talks about his victory and what’s next
The Democrat says he’s ”ready to get to work” and isn't waiting on a concession call from Republican nominee Dan Cox.
Democratic candidate for governor Wes Moore, who lives in Baltimore, speaks during a campaign event in Upper Marlboro on March 5, 2022.
Who is Maryland’s next governor, Wes Moore?
First-time politician has a background in banking, education and the military.
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