Moore: Key races in South 'in play,' Democrats 'made mistakes' not investing earlier
Summary
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said several Southern statewide races could be competitive for Democrats in the November 2026 midterms. He said Democrats erred by failing to invest in the region earlier and predicted a strong election for the party.Key Facts
- Moore named Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina as states where he believes Democratic candidates could compete.
- He said Democrats had underinvested in the South, not only during this election cycle but over a longer period.
- Moore said he had personally invested in Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s campaign.
- He described winning and improving health care, reducing child poverty and raising wages as candidates’ main goals.
- Moore said he sees an energized and enlarged Democratic base while campaigning in Maryland and elsewhere.
- The article said the 2026 midterm election was nine days away as of October 25.
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