Moore and Cox bring heat to debate, but will it alter the race?

Gov. Wes Moore (D) and his Republican challenger Dan Cox each presented their vision of a state under their leadership in an hour-long debate Tuesday that quickly showcased the expected lines of attack and the animosity between the two candidates.

By: Bryan P. Sears, Pera Onal

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 1,738

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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The lone televised debate between the two leading contenders for governor looked very similar to their debate four years ago.

Gov. Wes Moore (D) and his Republican challenger Dan Cox each presented their vision of a state under their leadership. But the hour-long debate in Owings Mills quickly showcased the expected lines of attack and the animosity between the two candidates.

Cox, who lost to Moore four years ago, painted the governor as a tax-and-spend …

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