Today, former Cecil County Executive Alan McCarthy announced his endorsement of Governor Wes Moore as he seeks reelection in 2026.
“I made a promise to every single person of this state that we would continue to deliver real results for them no matter where they live or who they voted for, and we are going to keep delivering on that promise,” said Governor Wes Moore. “I’m honored to have the support of former County Executive McCarthy as we seek to build on the creation of 65,000 new businesses, dropping violent crime to historic lows, and a five-year high in reading and math test scores. Together, we will continue working day and night to build on those results for Maryland’s working families.”
“Governor Moore has shown Maryland that he will work with anyone, regardless of party affiliation, to deliver real results for Marylanders across the state,”said former Cecil County Executive Alan McCarthy. “While politicians in Washington are working overtime to divide us, Gov. Moore is showing Maryland there is a better way forward to work alongside one another to grow our state’s economy, keep driving down violent crime, and strengthen our public schools.”

Former County Executive McCarthy joining the following Republicans from across the state in supporting the governor’s reelection:
John Barr, Commission President of Washington County
Travis Marion, Mayor of Rising Sun
Judy Hamilton, Mayor of Westernport
Jack Coburn, Mayor of Lonaconing
Carl Anderton, Former Maryland State Delegate
Ed Rothstein, Former Carroll County Commissioner
Former County Executive McCarthy joins the Amalgamated Transit Union and Locals 689 and 1300, National Security Leaders for America, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, 1199SEIU, American Federation of Government Employees, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Maryland REALTORS®, Maryland International Association of Fire Fighters, Maryland’s largest union, the Maryland State Education Association, the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), Win With Black Men, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, as well as Democrats and other Republicans from across the state in endorsing Governor Wes Moore for reelection.
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