5 things to watch for when Maryland governor candidates Wes Moore and Dan Cox debate Wednesday

Democrat Wes Moore and Republican Dan Cox will face off Wednesday in their first and likely only debate before voters choose who will replace outgoing two-term Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on Nov. 8. Both candidates are expected to make their strongest pitches to voters and, potentially, their most forceful rebukes of each other in their lone joint public appearance of the election season. The debate will air at 7 p.m. on Maryland Public Television, WBAL and WRC after taping at the public television station’s studios in the afternoon. Here are some elements to watch for during the debate.