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Moore Leads Cox by 27 Points in Maryland Poll

8/13/2026

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A poll of 800 likely Maryland voters (July 27-Aug. 3, 2026) shows Governor Wes Moore ahead of Republican Dan Cox by 27 points, with 58% for Moore and 31% for Cox.
56% of respondents favor building more nuclear plants and keeping natural-gas plants operating longer.
Steuart Pittman says Maryland has created 60,000 businesses, cut homicides by 44%, and improved reading and math scores in every grade since Moore took office.

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A poll of 800 likely Maryland voters (July 27-Aug. 3, 2026) shows Governor Wes Moore ahead of Republican Dan Cox by 27 points, with 58% for Moore and 31% for Cox.
56% of respondents favor building more nuclear plants and keeping natural-gas plants operating longer.
Steuart Pittman says Maryland has created 60,000 businesses, cut homicides by 44%, and improved reading and math scores in every grade since Moore took office.