Speaking to supporters outside his Talbot County home recently, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ed Hale Sr. took aim at Gov. Wes Moore (D), marketing himself as the candidate with the best interests of watermen and farmers in mind. The Baltimore businessman, who swapped his party affiliation in August, spoke in front of more than 50 people. Hale is set to run against candidate John Myrick in the Republican primary, among a litany of other candidates that have filed, according to the Maryland Board of Elections website.