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Wes Moore: “I can tell you why I ran for governor, and it’s to end child poverty. That’s the reason why I ran for governor.”

On the recordNovember 9, 2026
I can tell you why I ran for governor, and it’s to end child poverty. That’s the reason why I ran for governor.
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Wes Moore
Democratic · Maryland
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Discussing his motivations for running for governor.

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