Deep-blue Maryland has been a stronghold for Democrats in general elections for decades. But with a popular former Republican governor running for an open Senate seat and eight House races, the Old Line State could spring a few surprises this November. In this series, Old Line, New Battles: Maryland feels the primary pinch, the Washington Examiner will look at the key figures and important issues six months until Election Day. Part six will look at Gov. Wes Moore’s (D-MD) rising status in the Democratic Party.

An infrastructure tragedy in Baltimore has tested the mettle of Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) and catapulted the rising Democratic star into the national spotlight.