Gov. Wes Moore rolls to easy reelection win in rematch with Republican challenger Dan Cox

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) was headed toward an easy reelection Tuesday, again beating Republican challenger Dan Cox in a rematch of their 2022 race. Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Attorney General Anthony Brown were also headed to reelection.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,354

Last Updated: 5 days, 14 hours ago

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) declared victory Tuesday night, and appeared to be sailing to his second straight win against Republican Dan Cox, his 2022 challenger.

The state’s first Black governor had earned a commanding 62.6% of the vote, with all precincts reporting, according to unofficial results posted to the state board of elections website Tuesday night. Cox had earned 33.2% of the vote.

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