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Maryland Governor Moore's Approval Drops Amid Economic Concerns

4/6/2026

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore's approval rating is 48% in a University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) poll, a decline since his election.
Twenty-seven percent disapprove due to higher taxes and fees.
Seventy-six percent view the state's economy as poor.
Moore's campaign blames U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies for higher living costs and job losses.
Moore's team remains optimistic about reelection and proposes a budget that avoids tax increases.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore's approval rating is 48% in a University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) poll, a decline since his election.
Twenty-seven percent disapprove due to higher taxes and fees.
Seventy-six percent view the state's economy as poor.
Moore's campaign blames U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies for higher living costs and job losses.
Moore's team remains optimistic about reelection and proposes a budget that avoids tax increases.