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The Democrat also met with outgoing Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.

The revised criminal justice codes will pardon simple possession charges in cases where it was the only charge, and provide pathways to expungement where the charge was one of many. The law allows those currently incarcerated on simple possession charges to petition the court for resentencing and release.

Cox said he called Moore on Wednesday to wish him well

The Democrat says he’s ”ready to get to work” and isn't waiting on a concession call from Republican nominee Dan Cox.

First-time politician has a background in banking, education and the military.

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

Democrats currently hold 99 seats in the House of Delegates and 32 seats in the state Senate, representing veto-proof majorities in both chambers.

Democrat Wes Moore has made history in Maryland as the state's first Black governor-elect, according to a race call by the Associated Press. He is only the third Black governor elected in the country. Moore's win puts the governorship back in Democrats' hands after two terms of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, one of the country's most popular governors. Polling before the election showed Moore with a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent, Maryland Del. Dan Cox, a far-right lawmaker, had received a coveted and polarizing endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman conceded the race early Wednesday morning.

Maryland legalized recreational adult-use cannabis on Tuesday.

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.

It's Election Day! We've listened to the candidates tell us why the public should vote for them. Campaigning time is over, and it's now up to the people to have their voices heard. Around the state, Maryland voters are casting ballots for their preferred candidates.

Election results for Maryland statewide races and constitutional amendments.

Under the federal Voting Rights Act, Prince George’s is newly designated as a jurisdiction where the Spanish-language assistance is required.

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

Maryland could be a bright spot for Democrats in the midterm elections.

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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.

Why a constitutional amendment? What else does the amendment do? What rights will people have not to smell it everywhere?

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