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  "path": "/2026/06/23/moore-cruises-to-renomination-as-republicans-duke-it-out/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-24T01:35:41.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Election 2026",
    "Gov & Politics",
    "Aruna Miller",
    "Dan Cox",
    "Ed Hale Sr.",
    "Eric Felber",
    "Gov. Wes Moore",
    "Maryland gubernatorial primary"
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  "textContent": "Dan Cox, the 2022 Republican nominee for governor who was soundly beaten in that race, appears headed for a rematch with Gov. Wes Moore (D) after unofficial returns Tuesday showed Cox with a comfortable lead over GOP challenger Ed Hale Sr.",
  "title": "Cox tops Hale in GOP primary, heads to rematch with Moore for governor"
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