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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Campaigns for Georgia Democrats, Slams Republicans
7/15/2026, 9:20:52 PM
Moore’s Georgia Campaign Stop
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore traveled to East Point, Georgia, on Tuesday to appear at a Democratic field office opening that supports gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff. The event, held at the shared campaign office on Lakewood Avenue and Sylvan Road, drew former Georgia legislator Calvin Smyre, Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams, and dozens of volunteers. Moore, who serves as Vice Chair of the National Governors Association and is seeking re-election, framed the visit as part of a broader effort to build a coalition among state leaders.
Political Landscape in Georgia
Georgia’s statewide offices have been dominated by Republicans since 1998, when Roy Barnes last won the governorship for Democrats. Although the state currently has two Democratic U.S. senators—Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock—it has not elected a Democratic governor in more than two decades. Moore highlighted the historic nature of a potential Bottoms victory, noting that the state would gain its first Black governor.
Official Statements & Responses
Moore told reporters that Bottoms “would be an outstanding governor” and emphasized that the role should focus on “effecting change and improving life for all citizens.” He added that both Bottoms and Ossoff “need their voices in the Statehouse and Washington.” Bottoms responded that a unified effort “has a 100 % chance of winning” if the campaign draws on “integrity, values, and principles.”
Criticism & Opposition
During the same interview, Moore sharply criticized Republican leaders and President Donald Trump, stating that Republicans “should be embarrassed” and questioning how the president could continue to “spend his time” alleging election fraud in Georgia. He described the federal administration as treating “the Constitution like a suggestion box.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “ On Bottoms, he said, “We need Keisha’s voice in the Statehouse.” — Wes Moore
- “I’m the only Black governor in the country right now, but that’s not a title that I want to hold on to for very long.” — Wes Moore
- “We are dealing with a federal administration that treats the Constitution like a suggestion box,” he said.” — Wes Moore
- “We need his voice in Washington.” — Wes Moore
- “(Republicans) should be embarrassed,” — Wes Moore
