Baltimore City Democrat to succeed Peter Franchot.
Former lieutenant governor will succeed Brian Frosh
Democratic congresswoman won with 51.92 percent of vote
Republican Congressman Andy Harris won re-election
Democrat fended off challenge from Republican Hung Cao
Maryland's first Black governor to take office in January
Republican incumbent signed state's 'Don't Say Gay' law
Khalid Salman's interview with German reporter abruptly ended
Chantale Wong says Biden administration continues 'to press our position'
Blade spoke with Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen on Oct. 24