Wes Moore Declines 4-Year Pledge in Maryland Debate as 2028 Buzz Builds
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Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 7
Wes Moore Declines 4-Year Pledge in Maryland Debate as 2028 Buzz Builds
1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 7
Summary
Asked directly in Tuesday’s lone gubernatorial debate, Wes Moore would not promise to serve a full four-year second term if reelected, saying he is committed to Marylanders and their interests.
Pressed for a yes-or-no answer, the Democratic governor repeated that he is running to defend Maryland from the Trump administration and added that “we all need to be part of this larger conversation.”
The exchange sharpened attention on Moore’s national ambitions after he previously said he wants to be “part of the conversation” about the 2028 presidential race while staying focused on the midterms.
The question landed in a race where Moore remains heavily favored in deep-blue Maryland, after beating Republican Dan Cox by 32 points four years ago and outraising him $17.4 million to $242,000.