Moore elected as Maryland's first Black governor
Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland's first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1.
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Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland's first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1.
Both campaigned on progressive platforms to win districts that were redrawn after the 2020 U.S. Census.
Democrat Wes Moore has been elected Maryland’s first Black governor
On Election Day, voters in Maryland are set to decide on a new governor, a ballot measure to legalize marijuana and a slew of local races including some county executive contests in the D.C. area that could be close.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten opened up a lead Tuesday as he tried to hold off Republican challenger Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park, to win a third term in a Chicago-area contest that has drawn lots of high-profile national attention and money as it has tightened up in recent weeks.