Maryland incumbent Gov. Moore wins Democratic nomination in gubernatorial primary, AP projects
Moore, who took office in 2023, faces a likely rematch with Republican Dan Cox after the GOP nominee won about 44.7% of the vote, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Associated Press projected Maryland Governor Wes Moore won the Democratic nomination for reelection shortly after polls closed on June 23, 2026.
- Moore, who has served as Maryland's 63rd governor since 2023, enters the general election as the clear favorite despite facing scrutiny over his handling of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and state budget challenges.
- Dan Cox won Tuesday's Republican primary with roughly 44.7 percent of the vote, setting up a November rematch after losing to Moore in 2022 by more than 30 percentage points.
- Maryland Democrats promoted Cox, a staunch conservative, to secure a favorable matchup, mirroring a strategy used four years ago based on the belief that Cox remains a weaker challenger than more moderate Republicans.
- Observers are closely monitoring the scale of Moore's victory, as a strong showing could further boost his national profile while his name surfaces in discussions about the Democratic Party's future.
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