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The Latino population has exploded in Maryland. Which political party stands to benefit?

BALTIMORE — Nicholas Simões Machado thinks it’s time for the Maryland Democratic Party to step up its game when it comes to Latino voters.

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Wes Moore looks to make history as Maryland's first Black governor

Along with an otherwise historic Democratic ticket, Wes Moore, a businessman, philanthropist and political newcomer, has a chance to be Maryland's first Black governor.

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Why Are Democrats Still Backing Trumpists in GOP Primaries?

Democrats paid $435,000 to back a pro-Trump Republican in Michigan—nearly $100,000 more than the candidate himself raised.

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Democrat Wes Moore continues to outraise and out-poll Republican Dan Cox in the Maryland governor’s race

BALTIMORE — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore, who’s built a commanding lead over Republican Dan Cox heading into Election Day, raised $5.8 million in the last two months to bring his fundraising haul to $7.5 million since winning the nomination in July — most of which he has kept in…

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Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history

Wes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general

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Issues more than candidates drive voters to polls in Maryland as early in-person voting gets underway

BALTIMORE — Voters began to trickle into polling places across Maryland Thursday as the first of eight days of early voting got underway ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

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Wes Moore campaign, Maryland Democratic Party slam Dan Cox for accepting a gift from Proud Boys member

BALTIMORE — With less than three weeks until Election Day, heavy hitters in Maryland’s Democratic Party condemned Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s acceptance of a gift from a member of a far-right, extremist group at his primary night party.

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Dan Cox upended the status quo in Maryland’s Republican primary. Where will the election for governor take him?

BALTIMORE — More than 100 days ahead of Maryland’s primary and facing an uphill battle against three rivals, Del. Dan Cox stood proudly on the floor of the House of Delegates to introduce his wife and 10 children, expressing confidence he would be the Republican Party’s gubernatorial nominee.

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Maryland ‘voter integrity’ group aligned with Dan Cox campaign wants to ‘double check’ ballots immediately after Election Day

BALTIMORE — In a move that elections experts say could further erode confidence in the voting process, a group of Maryland voters aligned with Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox’s campaign plans on challenging the legitimacy of ballots across the state immediately after Election Day.

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Maryland governor candidates Dan Cox and Wes Moore trade jabs in sole debate

BALTIMORE — In the only chance Maryland voters will have to see the candidates for governor face off in a televised debate, Democrat Wes Moore painted Republican Dan Cox as an extremist who will restrict abortion rights and bankrupt the state as Cox reiterated specific and false claims against his…

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Moore, Cox face off over credibility in Maryland debate

Democrat Wes Moore has described Republican Dan Cox as “dangerous” for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election during a debate in Maryland’s governor’s race

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After a lifetime of circling politics, Wes Moore picks his moment. Will Maryland voters hire him for his most ambitious job yet?

BALTIMORE — The first time the debate over Wes Moore’s future entered the national media spotlight, he wasn’t on a book tour or in the midst of prestigious programs like the Rhodes scholarship or White House Fellowship.

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Maryland Court of Appeals upholds decision to allow early ballot counting; loss for Dan Cox

BALTIMORE — Maryland’s highest court upheld a decision to allow early counting of mail-in ballots prior to the November election, overruling an argument raised by Republican governor candidate Dan Cox that the move is unconstitutional.

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Wes Moore bids to become Maryland governor: ‘I’m running against an insurrectionist’

The 43-year-old military veteran is confident he can defeat Trumpist Dan Cox and become the state’s first black governor

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Appeals court denies motion to delay Maryland ballot counting; elections officials plan to start counting some time in October

BALTIMORE — A request for an emergency order to delay the start of mail-in ballot counting in Maryland has been denied by the Special Court of Appeals, allowing election officials to begin counting as soon as Saturday although many said they would not.

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Dan Rodricks: Wes Moore wants a year of paid public service for high school grads. Sounds good. Sounds costly

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore has proposed a one-year public service option for young Marylanders who graduate from high school without a plan for college or the skills they need for a good job. His proposal for a “service year option” came up during a recent wide-ranging interview at The…

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Maryland Senate GOP leader declines to endorse gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox during election push

The top Republican leader in the Maryland Senate declined to endorse his party’s nominee for governor on Tuesday as Republicans continue to grapple with far-right conservative Dan Cox at the top of the ticket.

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Wes Moore says he’s ‘excited’ to debate Dan Cox amid allegations he’s avoiding public forums

BALTIMORE — Democrat Wes Moore insisted he’s ready to meet Republican opponent Dan Cox on a gubernatorial race debate stage.

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Five takeaways from Joe Biden’s Md. rally: ‘I don’t respect these MAGA Republicans,’ Wes Moore calls Dan Cox a ‘threat’

ROCKVILLE, Md. — In a show of party unity, the Democratic National Committee jump-started its midterm campaign in the Washington, D.C., suburbs Thursday evening, showcasing gubernatorial nominee Wes Moore and some of Maryland’s political heavy-hitters alongside President Joe Biden.

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President Biden kicks off Democratic midterm push at Maryland rally

ROCKVILLE, Md. — President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee kicked off the party’s midterm campaign Thursday in Maryland’s safely Democratic suburbs with a show of solidarity that showcased Wes Moore, a rising star with a good shot at flipping the state’s governorship.

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Dan Cox says he will oppose step to count mail-in ballots earlier

BALTIMORE — Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox, who helped spread President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud in 2020, is criticizing Maryland officials’ legal action that would allow local election workers to count mail-in ballots earlier with the goal of reducing delays in releasing the results.

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Far-right wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November

Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties

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Maryland election officials seek to count mail-in ballots earlier, reduce delays after primary results that took weeks

BALTIMORE — Members of the Maryland State Board of Elections voted Monday to take legal action that, if successful, would allow local election officials to begin counting mail-in ballots earlier. Such a change could reduce delays seen in last month’s primary, when results were unsettled in some races for days…

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