Wes Moore campaigns for reelection in western Maryland

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is campaigning for a second term while making economic concerns a central message, including the effects of federal budget cuts and investment in western Maryland, which was devastated by flooding. He is also urging voters to approve a ballot measure that would give state leaders more latitude to redraw congressional districts, a push that could strengthen Democrats but has faced uncertain support and internal party resistance. Beyond Maryland, Moore says Democrats should invest earlier in traditionally Republican Southern states and compete by addressing everyday concerns such as health care, child poverty and wages. His campaign activity and national political profile have also fueled speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run, which he has brushed aside.