Trump-Backed Cox to Face Oprah-Boosted Moore in November’s Maryland Governor Race

Dan Cox, a candidate for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, reacts to his primary win in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on July 19, 2022. Nathan Howard/Getty Images

Donald Trump-endorsed Del. Dan Cox cruised to a surprisingly easy victory over a strong party rival backed by a popular Republican governor and outspoken Trump critic to win the July 19 Maryland Republican primary.

Now the first-term state delegate will take on a charismatic Democratic political newcomer buttressed by Oprah Winfrey in November’s general election.