By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer,
Report For America Corps Member,
tmcqueen@afro.com
Democratic nominee Wes Moore, and Republican candidate Del. Dan Cox (R-MD-04), will appear on the Maryland Public Television (MPT) tonight. They will discuss various topics like abortion, gun violence and education.
AFRO’s News Editor, Alexis Taylor, will be on the panel to ask both nominees their opinions on pressing topics facing communities of color across the state.
The debate will air on MPT’s Livestream and the MPT-HD channel from 7-8 p.m.
In a statement, Moore said this is the first and only debate he will do one-on-one with Cox during this election.
Recent polls depict a significant lead for Moore – 60 percent to 28 percent. If Moore wins the election on Nov. 8, he will be the first Black Governor of Maryland.
“Tonight is about sharing our movement’s vision for a Maryland where we leave no one behind,” said Moore in a statement via email.
Cox expressed his gratitude to supporters ahead of the debate.
“Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and thank you for your fight to keep Maryland free,” said Cox in a campaign email. “Together, we will win this November!”
Early voting starts Oct. 27 and goes through Nov. 3.
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