Wes Moore

The new governor will be inaugurated on Jan. 18, but the next administration’s work starts now.

Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox, 48, an ally of President Donald J. Trump who failed to gain traction among the Democratic and unaffiliated voters who make up the majority of Maryland’s electorate.

Our reporters talked to voters and candidates, monitored precinct issues and provided context from the day of voting.

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As Moore spent Sunday campaigning at a pair of Prince George’s County churches, Cox addressed a rally at a fire hall in Brunswick, about 20 minutes outside of Frederick.

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On Question K, the Sinclair executive-funded measure that would limit elected officials to two terms in office, former Mayor Catherine Pugh wrote that she could easily make arguments for and against the proposal.

Black professionals have traditionally been an ignored group. They are Wes Moore's “secret weapon,” according to political experts.

Moore has a vast array of investments and business interests and holds positions on the boards of several corporations, all presenting a minefield of potential conflicts of interest should he become the state’s chief executive.

Moore has pledged to put his investments into a blind trust and step down from corporate boards he serves on.

Both parties are intensifying get-out-the-vote efforts with 10 days until Election Day

After losing the Republican primary for governor, Kelly Schulz landed on her feet; Mayor Brandon Scott’s top lobbyist is leaving City Hall for a private firm in Annapolis.

Heading into final weeks of the campaign, Democratic candidate has nearly $4 million in the bank

Third independent poll of the fall election season shows statewide advantage for Democratic candidates.

Obama remains wildly popular among Maryland Democrats, with 91% giving him a favorable rating in a June poll from Goucher College in partnership with The Baltimore Banner and WYPR.

While Moore has the clear advantage in this election, his candidacy is not without challenges.

The Republican nominee for governor is at a stark disadvantage as he tries to overcome the numbers and fundraising advantage held by state Democrats.

The Cox campaign issued a statement claiming Cox did not understand who the young man was.

The meeting comes after the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced the bay states are not on track to meet the 2025 deadline for reducing Chesapeake Bay pollution.

The Cox campaign has not responded to questions about the event, including how many attended or how much money was raised.