Wes Moore re-elected as Maryland’s Governor

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore has been re-elected as Maryland’s governor, along with running mate Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, according to the Associated Press.

The race was called in favor of Moore shortly after polls closed in Maryland at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 against Republican challenger, former Del, Dan Cox.

Moore has served as Maryland’s 63rd governor since 2023.

His tenure has not gone on without controversy, as Moore has faced questions about his administration’s handling of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and rebuild, a state budget crisis, and rumors of a possible presidential run in 2028.

Political observers say they will be paying close attention to the size of his victory. A strong showing could further boost Moore’s national profile as his name continues to surface in discussions about the future of the Democratic Party.

If Moore resigns to seek higher office, Miller would automatically become governor. There would be no special election.

In Maryland, Moore has pushed Question 3, which would amend Maryland’s Constitution to change the rules for drawing congressional districts. Supporters say it would help Maryland respond to efforts by President Donald Trump and Republicans in other states to redraw maps.

Critics warn it could lead to a new map designed to give Democrats an advantage in all eight of Maryland’s congressional districts.

Supporters have framed the measure as a response to Republican-led redistricting efforts in other states under President Donald Trump. The Maryland Supreme Court allowed Question 3 to remain on the ballot after a legal challenge over its wording, but required revised language.

“Maryland, it is the greatest honor of my life to serve as your governor and I am thrilled to continue working alongside Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller to finish what we’ve started and keep building a Maryland that leaves no one behind,” said Gov. Moore, via a press release. “Tonight, Maryland showed the nation we believe in a better way forward–that in a time where Washington is seeking to divide us, that we will stand united. Because here in Maryland we will work with anyone, but we will bow down to no one. Together we will continue the progress we’ve seen throughout Maryland by working across party lines to make our public schools the best in America, to end childhood poverty once and for all, and to make sure more Marylanders can afford to live here, buy a home, create wealth for their families, and live a secure middle-class life.”

You can track Maryland’s 2026 Midterm Election Results here.