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Some Democrats think Wes Moore could win the presidency in 2028
George Clooney: Democrats could get behind Wes Moore for president in 2028
In an interview on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” Hollywood legend George Clooney came close to endorsing a favorite candidate for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
George Clooney makes unconventional pick for 2028 Dem presidential nod
Clooney praises Maryland’s Wes Moore with eye on 2028: ‘He’s a proper leader’
Actor George Clooney praised Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) as a strong contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, with the top of the ticket up for grabs as Democrats look to regain a strong voting base after their disastrous November election loss.
Longtime Baltimore Elections Director Armstead Jones dies at 71
Armstead Jones, a longtime elections director in Baltimore City, died at the age of 71 on Saturday. The news comes just hours after he announced his retirement on Friday. A member from Baltimore City government confirmed his death with WJZ on Saturday evening.
Baltimore Board of Elections director to retire after 18 years
Baltimore City Board of Elections Director Armstead Jones will retire after nearly 18 years in the role, the Maryland State Board of Elections announced Friday. According to an MSBE news release, Jones’ retirement is effective May 1. He has served as Baltimore’s top elections official since August 2007.
SUN: Baltimore City Board of Elections Director Armstead Jones dies
Hours after the announcement of his retirement as director of the Baltimore City Board of Elections, Armstead Jones died Friday at 71.Del. Melissa Wells announc