Overview
- UMBC’s Institute of Politics reported Wednesday that 48% approve of Gov. Wes Moore’s job performance, 42% disapprove, and 9% are unsure, based on a March 17–22 survey of 804 adults with a 3.5-point margin of error.
- The share saying Maryland is on the wrong track rose to 59% and about three in four rate the economy as fair or poor, signaling sour views that often pull down incumbent ratings.
- Support among unaffiliated voters dropped to 39% approval with about half disapproving, while Democrats registered 69% approval and Republicans 25%.
- Moore’s approval has slid from 52% in October and 54% in October 2024, marking his first reading below majority support since he took office in 2023.
- Moore’s campaign blamed national policies under President Trump and touted energy rebates and a no-tax-increase budget, as Republicans head to a June primary that includes Ed Hale Sr. and Dan Cox.