High Taxes, Power Bill Crisis Send Maryland Gov. Moore’s Poll Numbers To Record Low

Left-wing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval rating has slid to a new record low as the Democrat darling, seen as Soros-friendly and as having aspirations to become the Democratic Party’s 2028 nominee, increasingly looks dimmer by the month.

Moore and Alex Soros. 

Moore’s approval rating tumbled to 48% for the first time since he took office two years ago, as the Democratic Party is likely freaking out that even in one of the bluest states in America, ruled by the kings and queens of the progressive party in a one-party fashion, their rising star (now sinking star) is seeing mounting voter backlash as the state descends into multiple crises, from a fisical mess to power bills to crime and even a massive exodus of residents. 

High taxes breaking the pocketbooks of working poor, horrible leadership, dishonesty, terrible fiscal management by the state, and the power bill crisis are the top reasons for the growing resentment captured in the new UMBC poll, which surveyed 804 Marylanders in mid-March, 731 of whom indicated they were registered voters.

In October 2024 and February 2025 polls, Moore’s approval ratings stood around 52%. In another October 2024 poll, he had a rating of around 54%. 

Last Thursday, Moore was greeted with a stadium full of boos at Camden Yards on Opening Day for Orioles baseball. At the time, we noted that this was one of the clearest indicators of growing backlash against a governor operating under the failed Democratic Party framework, which is sending the state into financial ruin, and risks creating an ‘Illinois 2.0.’

Gov. Wes Moore was booed by the crowd ahead of the Orioles home opener on Thursday. https://t.co/KdJaF2jx68 pic.twitter.com/pA0p6G2z8m

— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) March 26, 2026

“I am not surprised he was booed, given his poor job performance.  He raised our taxes to record levels, blew through a $5 billion budget surplus, increased state spending to record levels, assaulted local control over zoning matters, and made our streets less safe by ending cooperation with ICE and allowing violent illegal immigrants to roam our streets,” said Republican council candidate, State Delegate Nino Mangione.

He added, “Wes Moore is, without question, the worst governor in the history of Maryland.  I am not surprised he was booed. The boos were well deserved.” 

Local outlet Fox Baltimore noted, “The governor’s approval numbers mark a double-digit decline in public polling since the first-term Democrat took office almost four years ago. Previous surveys show approval ratings in the mid-50s and low 60s.” 

Maryland is a one-party-ruled state of Democratic kings and queens, where Republicans are nonexistent in any sizeable political power, which has resulted in absolutely no balance and no accountability. The financial implosion in the state, sparking a mass exodus of residents and multiple other crises, is the direction Democrats have proudly chosen, driven by a failed woke framework under the governor.

Republican State Delegate Robin Grammer Jr. said, “Moore’s approval rating is tanking because he is destroying Maryland’s middle class, chasing retirees from our state and making the American Dream impossible for our youth.” 

We have spoken with the heads of local financial institutions and wealth advisors who have been strategizing with their high-net-worth clients about leaving the state since Moore took office. The decline of Maryland is a byproduct of one-party rule by the Democratic Party’s DEI leadership… but betting markets remain convinced…

…no matter how bad it gets?