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Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary For Governor In Maryland: Projections Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary For Governor In Maryland: Projections
Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary For Governor In Maryland: Projections Gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore is looking to make history after reportedly earning the nod in the Democratic primary for governor in Maryland. Some remaining votes are still being counted, but Moore, an author, and former CEO, is expected to top former Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez as the final ballots are counted, according to NBC Washington and CNN projections. If elected at the general election in November, Moore would become Maryland’s first Black governor. “What started as an idea just a year ago is not just an idea anymore,” Moore said on Wednesday, July 20, when…

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Democratic, Republican Primary Voters Split Among Candidates: New Goucher College Poll Democratic, Republican Primary Voters Split Among Candidates: New Goucher College Poll
Democratic, Republican Primary Voters Split Among Candidates: New Goucher College Poll The gubernatorial primaries in Maryland remain hotly contested as the race to the top remains fluid, according to a newly released Goucher College poll. Pollsters surveyed more than 500 Maryland Democratic and 500 Republican voters, and found that both races may come down to a photo finish with less than three weeks until the primary vote on Tuesday, July 19. In a field of several Democratic candidates, three front runners have emerged: Comptroller Peter Franchot (16 percent), former CEO Wes Moore (14 percent), and former Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation Tom Perez (14 percen…

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Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect
Maryland Motorists To See Prices At The Pump Rise When Tax Hike Takes Effect There will be no relief at the pump for Maryland motorists as top lawmakers shot down proposals for a second gas tax holiday. With gas prices reaching record highs across the nation in recent weeks, Maryland is still planning to enact its annual gas tax on Friday, July 1, causing more consternation for drivers already feeling the financial hit in their wallets. The scheduled increase will raise the gasoline tax from approximately 36 cents per gallon to nearly 43 cents per gallon, an 18 percent increase. When the tax takes effect, motorists can expect to see rises in prices of at least sev…

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