Volume 134 No. 7
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially launches 2026 re-election campaign AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is officially seeking re-election, announcing his 2026 campaign for governor on Sept. 9. By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) officially launched his re-election campaign for 2026 on the morning of Sept. 9. The governor is seeking a second term with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) as his running mate once again. “I am incredibly excited to go back in front of the people of Maryland, because I think we have an important story to tell,” said Moore, standing in front of reporters in Annapolis, Md., on Sept. 9. “I think the people of the state of Maryland know and see that our priority is here, our priority is them. I’m excited to ask them for another term.” During Moore’s press conference he addressed questions about his campaign. Moore responded to concerns about having
his eyes set on the presidential seat in 2028 during the middle of his second term, if he were to be re-elected. He said he has never expressed interest in the presidential role. “I appreciate that the people in Maryland, the people around the country are paying attention to the progress we’ve made,” said Moore. “But, I am very clear and laser focused on making sure that the people of our state are going to be okay.” The Moore-Miller campaign touted their record from their first two years in office, citing 100,000 new jobs, reduced crime through law enforcement investment and $9.8 billion invested in K–12 schools. “I served in the legislature under the old governor, I know first-hand we can not afford to go back to the old Maryland way where we kick the can down the road for the next
“Together we will keep building a state where we leave no one behind.” person,” said Miller, in a statement. “We need leaders of action, and Governor Moore’s leadership is proof we work across party lines to give people a better way forward and we will continue this work when we earn your vote next November.” Moore also underscored success in cutting middle-class taxes and leading the state through the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge collapse, which is expected to reopen in fall 2028. Support for the re-election bid quickly followed. “Governor Wes Moore has been a tremendous leader who has stood up for working
Sinclair Broadcast Group to pay $100k in race discrimination settlement
families across our great state, made our communities safer and strengthened our public schools,” said U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) in a statement. “Even in these difficult times, he led with humility and a laser focus on his North Star: bettering the lives of Marylanders. I’m proud to endorse him as he seeks re-election.” Baltimore City Council Vice President Sharon Green Middleton (D-District 6) also praised Moore’s leadership, pointing to his record of standing with Baltimore. Continued on A2
Ravens open season in showdown with Buffalo Bills
By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Staff Writer Sinclair Broadcast Group will hand over $100,000 dollars in back pay and compensatory and punitive damages to settle a race discrimination case filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the lawsuit, Jonae Rollins worked at the company’s IT business unit at their Maryland headquarters first on a part-time basis, and then as a permanent employee. Continued on A2
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Sinclair Broadcast Group will pay $100,000 in back pay and compensatory and punitive damages to resolve a race discrimination claim filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (#22) runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 7. See more coverage of the Ravens on A9 and A10.
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