Md. primary results: Where the races stand - Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 20, 2022 [Web version](   [Cox wins GOP race for Md. governor; Wes Moore leading Democrats]( In early vote totals in the Republican primary, Dan Cox had opened a wide lead over Kelly Schulz, the hand-picked successor of popular outgoing Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. [READ MORE](   [Lierman takes Dem. nomination for comptroller; Brown wins AG race]( In the Maryland comptroller's race, Del. Brooke Lierman, who has served in the General Assembly since 2015, defeated Bowie Mayor Tim Adams. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Cutting-edge gene therapy treatments being developed in MoCo, MD]( REGENXBIO is currently developing gene therapy products for the treatment of retinal, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's products are meant to provide long-lasting effects, potentially altering the course of a disease.   [Alsobrooks rides wave of popularity]( Incumbent Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is considered a shoo-in in November, after securing the Democratic nomination for the top office. [READ MORE](   [Race for Montgomery Co. executive: Elrich and Blair neck-and-neck]( The early vote totals show the race for county executive in Montgomery County is too close to call. [READ MORE](   Insight by Google [Public cloud offers agencies an accelerated path to improving their cyber posture]( MK Palmore, the director of the Office of the chief information security officer at Google Cloud, said agencies can increase their cyber visibility through a shared security model.   [Maryland House, Senate results: Incumbents breeze through nominations]( Sen. Chris Van Hollen fended off a challenge from fellow Democrat Michelle Smith just months after having a minor stroke. [READ MORE](   [Trump, Pence rivalry intensifies as they consider 2024 runs]( Former Vice President Mike Pence and former President Donald Trump will hold dueling rallies in Arizona on Friday as they stump for rival candidates who offer dramatically different visions of the Republican Party. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Did you miss our Zero Trust Cyber Exchange?]( No worries! We've got you covered with on-demand sessions and articles featuring OMB, CISA, the Air Force, the Navy, NSA, FDIC, NARA and NASA. Get insights and tips from federal and industry cyber leaders.   [Japan's former PM Abe's assassination exposes new reality for US public figures]( “You can no longer take anything for granted,” said a federal law enforcement source who is responsible for protecting U.S. officials, foreign politicians and diplomats. [READ MORE](   [Former Washington safety Deshazor Everett pleads guilty to reduced charge in crash that killed girlfriend]( The family of Olivia Peters, Deshazor Everett's girlfriend, supported the amended charge to a misdemeanor. Everett will be sentenced Sept. 8. [READ MORE](   Insight by Hashicorp [A Leadership Guide to Multi-Cloud Success for the Intelligence Community]( Learn the larger trends around multi-cloud in the intelligence community, and recommendations for achieving integration, interoperability and portability across cloud service providers.   [DC-area leaders will pool ideas on how to help migrants]( "My hope is that we have a regional ask to the federal government for funding," D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau told WTOP on Tuesday. [READ MORE](   [$250M more needed for Silver Line project]( The additional funds are needed due to "unforeseen conditions during construction, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, supply chain challenges, and cost escalation as a result of inflation." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Podcast: DC cases of monkeypox spike]( Dr. Tara Palmore, professor of infectious diseases at George Washington University, talks about the spread of monkeypox and the stigma attached to it. [READ MORE](   Insight by Sonatype [Secure Development for Federal Software Supply Chains]( During this exclusive webinar, we will break down different approaches taken in securing software during development and production.   PARTNERSHIP [Help support local area restaurants with the WTOP Top 10 Contest]( WTOP's Top 10 Contest is back again and we're giving local restaurants the chance to win $1,000! 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