In a historic victory, Wes Moore, a Democrat and renowned American politician, has secured his position as Maryland’s first Black governor, triumphing over the Republican candidate, Dan Cox, in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2 to 1.
The latest figures from AP News indicate that Moore’s resounding win over Republican Dan Cox solidifies his position as the first African American governor of Maryland.
Wes Moore, a charismatic best-selling author and former leader of the anti-poverty organization Robin Hood, has now become the third Black elected governor in the history of the United States.
During his victory speech, Moore emphasized his “leave no one behind” slogan, stating, “When I was an Army captain and led soldiers into combat in Afghanistan, we lived by a simple principle: Leave no one behind … Real patriotism means bringing people together. It means lifting each other up and improving each other’s lives.”
Furthermore, Moore’s running mate, Aruna Miller, also achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first immigrant to hold the position of lieutenant governor in Maryland.
Moore’s triumph marks the return of the governorship to the Democrats after two terms of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who is recognized as one of the nation’s most popular governors.
With this landmark win, Moore joins the ranks of Douglas Wilder of Virginia and Deval Patrick as one of the only three Black governors elected in the country’s 246-year history.
