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Democrat Wes Moore wins reelection for governor in Maryland
On Tuesday, Maryland Democratic Governor Wes Moore secured re-election, defeating Republican challenger Dan Cox in a rematch of their 2022 contest. The Associated Press projected Moore's victory at 8:01 p.m. EST.
During the campaign, Cox criticized Maryland's budget deficit and rising costs, advocating for tax cuts and structural spending controls. Moore countered by emphasizing his first-term achievements in public safety and business creation.
Moore pointed to public safety as his greatest achievement, telling voters, "I'm proud of the fact that we've had amongst the fastest drops in violent crime anywhere in the United States of America." He also cited nearly 60,000 businesses created during his tenure.
Voters also weighed in on Question 3, a ballot measure that would remove the state constitution's requirement that congressional districts be compact and contiguous. Moore had campaigned actively for the measure's approval.
Questions persist about a potential 2028 presidential bid following Moore's victory, though he previously demurred when asked if he would commit to serving a full four-year term if re-elected.