With two-term Republican Gov. Larry Hogan set to leave office in January, Marylanders will head to the polls this fall to select the state’s next leader. The candidates have offered different visions for the state. Election Day is Nov. 8, but early voting runs from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3. A request for a mail-in ballot must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 1. The USA TODAY Network in Maryland, which includes Delmarva Now/The Daily Times in Salisbury and The Herald-Mail in Hagerstown, sent questionnaires to Republican Dan Cox and Democrat Wes Moore, who are seeking the state’s top job. Included were basic biographical questions, as well as opportunities to list websites and social media accounts so voters can learn beyond just answers to the questions that were asked. Responses were limited to 500 characters — the equivalent of more than two tweets.
