Cox tops Hale in GOP primary, heads to rematch with Moore for governor

By: Bryan P. Sears, Will Hammann

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 939

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Dan Cox, the 2022 Republican nominee for governor who was soundly beaten in that race, appears headed for a rematch with Gov. Wes Moore (D) after unofficial returns Tuesday showed Cox with a comfortable lead over GOP challenger Ed Hale Sr.

With 95% of precincts voting, Cox had 45% of the vote to Hale’s 36%, according to results posted by the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Hale, a lifelong Democrat turned Republican for this …

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