Incumbents Sweep MD Primary Election: See Latest Results

Updated, 10:20 a.m. Wednesday

Incumbent Wes Moore easily defeated his only challenger in the state's primary election on Tuesday to secure the Democratic nomination in the race for Maryland governor, according to projections. Several key races for U.S Congress were also determined shortly after polls closed.

The Associated Press called the race for Moore shortly after polls closed at 8 p.m. Moore beat physician Eric Felber.

Moore will face Republican Dan Cox in November after Cox secured his party's nomination in Tuesday's primary election. The Associated Press called the race for Cox shortly before 10:30 p.m.

Moore, 47, promoted a record of job growth and declining violent crime in the deep-blue state, and he campaigned on standing up for Maryland’s middle class while criticizing Trump for healthcare cuts and price hikes.

An author and former Army officer, Moore’s first foray into politics was being elected as Maryland’s first Black governor four years ago. He is often mentioned among Democrats as a potential presidential candidate, even as he has repeatedly said he will not run in 2028.

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Meanwhile, Cox beat a crowded field of competitors to clinch the Republican nomination. The 51-year-old ultraconservative former member of the state House of Delegates unsuccessfully ran against Moore four years ago.

Cox has promoted Trump’s claims about the 2020 election being stolen and organized buses to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021.

He has pledged to slash taxes and beef up housing affordability programs if elected.

In other key races, Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo won the crowded Democratic primary in the race to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer.

In choosing Boafo over nearly two dozen competitors, voters in the 5th District opted for a continuation of Hoyer’s pragmatic political style rather than a more progressive, anti-establishment approach promised by some other candidates.

“Tonight the Democratic voters of the 5th Congressional District decided that it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders,” Boafo said Tuesday. “And it’s with great humility that I accept that responsibility.”

Among those competitors was Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol from the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He ran on a platform that included protecting democracy.

Boafo called Dunn a “brother” during his acceptance speech, saying, “It takes a special level of courage and partial insanity to run for the Congress of the United States.”

Boafo, 32, was endorsed by Hoyer — his former boss — along with Gov. Moore and other prominent Democrats. He also secured donations from tech firms and the cryptocurrency industry. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s super PAC also spent more than $1 million backing him.

Boafo worked as a field director and campaign manager for Hoyer before becoming a lobbyist and state delegate.

US Rep. April McClain Delaney also won her Democratic primary, fending off competitors in what became one of the state’s most expensive races.

Among her challengers was David Trone, the wealthy founder of Total Wine & More, who previously held the seat before stepping aside to make an unsuccessful Senate run in 2024. Trone lent some $25 million of his own money to his campaign.

McClain Delaney represents the 6th District, which stretches from the westernmost part of the state to the Washington suburbs.

She loaned her campaign more than $7 million.

Here is a summary of other races called by The Associated Press as of Wednesday morning. See live results below ⬇️ :

U.S. House -District 1

• Republican: Andy Harris (incumbent)
• Democrat: Uncalled

U.S. House -District 2

• Republican: Dave Wallace
• Democrat: Johnny Olszewski Jr. (incumbent)

U.S. House -District 3

• Republican: Berney Flowers
• Democrat: Sarah Elfreth (incumbent)

U.S. House -District 4

• Republican: George E. McDermott

• Democrat: Glenn Ivey (incumbent)

U.S. House -District 5

• Republican: Chris Chaffee
• Democrat: Adrian Baofo

U.S. House -District 6

• Republican: Robin Ficker
• Democrat: April McClain Delaney (incumbent)

U.S. House District 7

• Republican: Scott M. Collier
• Democrat: Kweisi Mfume (incumbent)

U.S. House District 8

• Republican: Cheryl Riley
• Democrat: Jamie Raskin (incumbent)

Results for all races are available on the Maryland Department of Elections website.

Preliminary vote tallies are as follows. The tables below will continue updating in real time as the state releases new vote tallies.

Governor

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 1

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 2

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 3

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 4

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 5

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 6

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 7

U.S. House Of Representatives - District 8

Results for all primary races are available on the Maryland Department of Elections website.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.