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History has been made tonight in Maryland!
Democratic candidate Wes Moore has been elected as the state’s first black governor, according to a race call by The Associated Press.
Moore is only the third black governor elected in the country.
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Moore is a political newcomer but a longtime businessman and philanthropist. His campaign consisted of eliminating childhood poverty and ensuring Maryland remains a state dedicated to reproductive rights.
Moore’s win puts the state back into democratic hands after two terms with Governor Larry Hogan.
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