Wes Moore awaits opponent as he seeks to sway GOP primary
A former longtime Democrat in Maryland is trying to revive what loosely resembles the Larry Hogan playbook ahead of Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary.

TL;DR
- Ed Hale, a former Democrat now Republican, is running in Maryland's gubernatorial primary.
- Hale is adopting a centrist platform, similar to former Governor Larry Hogan's successful playbook.
- He aims to build a winning coalition that can challenge Governor Wes Moore.
- Hale identifies as not being a supporter of Donald Trump.
- Democrats are reportedly attempting to prevent Hale from reaching the general election.