Coverage dated November 7, 2022 to November 8, 2022

Wes Moore to be Maryland's first Black governor, as projected winner

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Moore will reclaim the governor’s office for Democrats after Republican Governor Larry Hogan held the position for eight years.

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WDIO Duluth
In Maryland, Moore aims to be state's first Black governor (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Nov 7, 2022
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Democrats Wes Moore and U.S. Rep Anthony Brown are aiming to make Maryland history. Moore hopes to become the state’s first Black governor and Brown is running to be Maryland’s first Black attorney general in Tuesday's election.
13News Now Norfolk
Wes Moore to be Maryland's first Black governor, as projected winner (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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Moore will reclaim the governor’s office for Democrats after Republican Governor Larry Hogan held the position for eight years.
The Guardian
Who is Wes Moore, the first Black governor of Maryland? (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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The state elected the Democrat military veteran – who has never run for office – by a landslide
WTOP Washington DC
In Maryland, Moore elected as state’s first Black governor (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Wes Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor Tuesday, defeating Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. Moore’s victory flips a…
NBC New York
Democrat Wes Moore Elected Maryland's First Black Governor (opens NBC New York)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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Wes Moore will become the first Black governor of Maryland, reclaiming the office from the GOP in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1.
Washington Times
Maryland voters elect Democrat Wes Moore as first Black governor (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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Democrat Wes Moore scored an early win for his party Tuesday, easily taking back the Maryland governor’s mansion and making history as the state’s first Black governor.
Fox News
Democrat Wes Moore hoping to make Maryland history as state's first Black governor (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Wes Moore, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maryland, is looking to become the state's first Black governor. Rep. Anthony Brown is running to be the state's first Black AG.
Advocate
Maryland Elects First Black Governor, Pro-LGBTQ+ Wes Moore (opens Advocate)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Advocate's feed description
Wes Moore is only the third Black governor in the United States.
Politico
Wes Moore makes history as Maryland’s first Black governor (opens Politico)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Politico's feed description
Moore, the charismatic best-selling author sweeps into office as the darling of the Democratic party, notching endorsements from Obama, Biden and Oprah Winfrey–amid whispers of a potential White House run.
NPR
Democrat Wes Moore elected governor in historic Maryland race (opens NPR)
Published Nov 8, 2022
NPR's feed description
Wes Moore is the third Black governor to be elected in the country, and the first to serve in Maryland. He defeated Republican Dan Cox for the job, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
FOX 5 DC
Wes Moore elected as Maryland's first Black governor (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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Democrat Wes Moore has won the race for Maryland’s governor seat and will become the first Black man to hold that title in the state’s history.
New York Times
Moore, a Democrat, Will Become Maryland’s First Black Governor (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 8, 2022
New York Times's feed description
Wes Moore, the celebrity author and former nonprofit executive, defeated a far-right Republican backed by former President Donald J. Trump.
CBS News
AP calls Wes Moore as Maryland's first Black governor (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 8, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Democrat Wes Moore has been elected Maryland's next governor, the Associated Press called.
CBS News
Wes Moore projected to make history as Maryland's first Black governor (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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Moore will be just the third Black governor to be elected in U.S. history.
Breitbart News
Democrat Wes Moore Wins Maryland Gubernatorial Race (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 8, 2022
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Wes Moore, an author endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, won against Republican challenger Dan Cox in Tuesday's Maryland gubernatorial race.
NPR
Democrat Wes Moore was elected governor in a historic Maryland race (opens NPR)
Published Nov 8, 2022
NPR's feed description
Democrat Wes Moore speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep after being elected Maryland's first Black governor. Moore won the office over Republican Dan Cox.
Deseret News
Associated Press calls Wes Moore Maryland’s first Black governor (opens Deseret News)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Deseret News's feed description
The Associated Press called Wes Moore’s gubernatorial race, making him governor and making history
Insider
Results: Democrat Wes Moore defeats Republican Dan Cox and becomes Maryland's first Black governor (opens Insider)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Insider's feed description
Wes Moore is a combat veteran in the US Army who has been backed by Oprah Winfrey and film director Spike Lee.
Los Angeles Times
In Maryland, Wes Moore elected as state's first Black governor (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 8, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2 to 1.

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