By — Dan Cooney Dan Cooney Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-gov-wes-moore-gop-challenger-dan-cox-face-off-in-maryland-governors-debate Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Gov. Wes Moore, GOP challenger Dan Cox face off in Maryland governor's debate Politics Oct 6, 2026 6:21 PM EDT Gov. Wes Moore, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is set to face a familiar GOP opponent, former state Del. Dan Cox, in a debate Tuesday, as he bids for a second term as Maryland's chief executive. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. EDT. Watch the live-to-tape debate, produced by Maryland Public Television, in the video player above. The debate is the only one scheduled between Moore and Cox, who ran against each other in the 2022 gubernatorial election as well. Moore, then a newcomer to politics, defeated Cox to become the first Black governor in Maryland's history. The Cook Political Report rates the race as a Solid D. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Dan Cooney Dan Cooney Dan Cooney is the PBS NewsHour's Social Media Producer/Coordinator. @IAmDanCooney
Gov. Wes Moore, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, is set to face a familiar GOP opponent, former state Del. Dan Cox, in a debate Tuesday, as he bids for a second term as Maryland's chief executive. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. EDT. Watch the live-to-tape debate, produced by Maryland Public Television, in the video player above. The debate is the only one scheduled between Moore and Cox, who ran against each other in the 2022 gubernatorial election as well. Moore, then a newcomer to politics, defeated Cox to become the first Black governor in Maryland's history. The Cook Political Report rates the race as a Solid D. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now