UMBC Poll: Moore leading Cox 2-1, but voters wary of data centers, redistricting

UMBC Institute of Politics Executive Director Mileah Kromer joins The Final 5 to discuss a new poll showing Gov. Wes Moore leading Republican Dan Cox, 51% to 24%, in Maryland’s governor’s race, with many unaffiliated voters still undecided. Kromer says voters’ negative views of the economy—especially the cost of everyday goods and services—could weigh on Moore, while Cox faces fundraising challenges. The poll also finds broad concern about data centers and AI, and opposition to Question 3’s redistricting proposal