Moore supporters relish building a network that can lift other Black candidates to victory

Wes Moore’s historic win as Maryland’s first Black governor has already had a ripple effect, political insiders and supporters say, by showing that support from professional Black voters and donors can be decisive. Many feel that the victory has rewarded their years of hard work on behalf of Maryland’s Black candidates and created a roadmap for those running in the future. “It’s a major accomplishment for Blacks in Maryland,” said Karen Miller, a Baltimore-based crisis management consultant and political fundraiser.