Trio of GOP candidates for governor — out of nine total — meet in debate

A debate among Republican candidates for governor Tuesday lacked fiery exchanges, name recognition -- and two-thirds of the list of primary candidates.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 1,333

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A debate among Republican candidates for governor Tuesday lacked fiery exchanges, name recognition and two-thirds of the nine primary candidates.

The 60-minute debate, hosted by Maryland Public Television and WYPR, featured Douglas Larcomb, John Myrick and Shannon Wright. Among the missing Republicans were Dan Cox, the party’s 2022 gubernatorial nominee, and Ed Hale Sr., a lifelong Democrat who recently switched parties and is the biggest fundraiser by far among the Republicans.

Cox did not respond …

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