Moore Dodges Question on Full Second Term in Maryland Debate
Governor Wes Moore failed to clarify if he would serve a full second term during a recent debate, according to reports.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 54% |
| 6 Oct, 08:46 UTC | 54% |
The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 6 Oct 2026. The Hill News published first, on 6 October at 20:56 UTC; Washington Post followed 16h 54m later. The most recent article, from Washington Post, appeared on 7 October at 13:50 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: The Hill News (major outlet), Washington Post (major outlet).
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- At least 66% — the market puts it at 54%, closing 3 Nov 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Wes Moore receives between 66% and 100% of the certified popular vote in the 2026 Maryland gubernatorial election. It resolves to No if his share falls below that threshold. Readers often mistake the date of the debate for the deadline, but the resolution depends solely on the final certified vote count.
- Wes Moore — the market puts it at 98%, with $5 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 3 Nov 2027. The market resolves to Yes if a Democrat takes office as Maryland's governor after the 2026 election. It resolves to No if that does not happen. Readers often mistake the debate headline for the final result, but only the official inauguration matters.
- Will Wes Moore win the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination? — the market puts it at 2%, with $214 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 8 Nov 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Wes Moore wins and accepts the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, as confirmed by a consensus of official Democratic Party sources. It resolves to No in all other cases, including if he loses the nomination or if another candidate replaces him before election day.
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