Wes
Moore
Wes Moore is the incumbent Democratic Governor of Maryland, seeking reelection in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Wes Moore is the 63rd Governor of Maryland, having taken office on January 18, 2023, as the state's first Black governor. 2 He was born in Takoma Park, Maryland; his family later lived in the Bronx before returning to Maryland when he was 14, with roots in Baltimore. [1, 16]
Before entering politics, Moore served in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, including a deployment to Afghanistan, and worked in finance at Deutsche Bank and Citigroup. He went on to found BridgeEdU and served as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation from 2017 to 2021. [2, 16] He holds an associate degree from Valley Forge Military Academy and College (1998), a bachelor's degree in international relations and economics from Johns Hopkins University (2001), and a master's degree in international relations from Wolfson College, Oxford (2004), where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. [1, 2]
Moore ran for governor in 2022 with no prior elected office, winning the Democratic nomination and the general election. [2, 4] He announced his campaign for reelection on September 9, 2025, and is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 general election. [9, 10]
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- Governor, Maryland
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Governor of Maryland
- Website
- wesmoore.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10newsMoore campaigns for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in Wisconsin
Gov. Wes Moore traveled to Wisconsin to campaign for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, taking him off the Maryland campaign trail ahead of the November 3 general election.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Campaigns for Crowley in Wisconsin · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9endorsementDan Cox says he is 'not pursuing' a Trump endorsement in the race against Moore
Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox said he is not pursuing an endorsement from President Trump in his race against incumbent Gov. Wes Moore.
Dan Cox ‘not pursuing’ Trump endorsement in race against Wes Moore · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsMoore campaign launches statewide 'multi-seven-figure' ad blitz highlighting record
Moore's campaign announced a statewide multi-seven-figure advertising buy including two TV ads and targeted digital, radio, and print outreach, highlighting claims about his record on the economy, crime, energy bills, and schools.
Gov. Wes Moore Launches Statewide Ad Blitz Highlighting ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsMoore declines to commit unequivocally to serving full second term if reelected
When asked whether he would serve a full second term if reelected, Moore did not give an unqualified yes, saying only 'I am committed to the people of Maryland. That's why I am running for reelection.' The Baltimore Banner reported this left open questions about his political future.
Gov. Wes Moore doesn't commit to full second term if ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateMoore and Cox debate economy, taxes, immigration, and Moore's record at Maryland Public Television
Moore and Cox met in their only general-election debate, hosted at Maryland Public Television. They clashed over the state budget deficit, taxes, immigration, data centers, the FBI headquarters project, and Moore's record. Moore said he would sue the Trump administration over the FBI headquarters project.
MD gubernatorial debate: Wes Moore, Dan Cox trade barbs but ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6controversyControversy erupts over Trump allegedly having Moore uninvited from Anduril Industries event
A dispute arose over Moore's role at an Anduril Industries investment announcement in Baltimore. MS NOW reported that Anduril initially invited Moore to speak but he was removed after President Trump objected. The White House denied this account; Moore's office said he welcomed the investment and jobs.
A private company invited Gov. Wes Moore to a Baltimore event. Trump had him uninvited. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6pollUMBC poll shows Moore leading Cox 51% to 24% among likely voters
A UMBC Institute of Politics poll of 776 likely voters (conducted September 22–27) found Moore leading Cox 51% to 24%, with 14% undecided and a margin of error of ±3.5 percentage points.
New UMBC Poll finds Moore with wide lead over Cox - WBFF · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsMoore announces new state review process for data-center projects, marking policy shift
Moore announced a new state review process for data-center projects. The Baltimore Banner reported this marked a shift from his earlier support of the industry, including previously opposing additional review legislation and vetoing a study of data centers' energy and environmental impacts. Moore also said Maryland should repeal its data-center tax credit.
Moore wanted to 'supercharge' Maryland data centers. ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsMoore releases TV ad highlighting first-in-the-nation ban on dynamic pricing in grocery stores
Moore's campaign released a new TV ad touting his signing of a first-in-the-nation ban on dynamic pricing in grocery stores.
Gov. Wes Moore Releases New TV Ad Highlighting His First-In-The-Nation Ban On Dynamic Pricing In Grocery Stores - Wes Moore for Maryland · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsMoore says he would 'absolutely sign' statewide data-center moratorium
Gov. Wes Moore said he would 'absolutely sign' a statewide data-center moratorium if lawmakers sent one to him, adding that local jurisdictions should have a say and referencing strict state approval guidelines.
Moore says he would 'absolutely sign' statewide data ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionListed among Moore's endorsers in the Feb. 24, 2026 campaign filing announcement without a specific endorsement date. wesmoore.com
- SEIU Local 500 unionListed among Moore's endorsers in the Feb. 24, 2026 campaign filing announcement without a specific endorsement date. Also listed on SEIU Local 500's 2026 election page. wesmoore.com
- Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) unionListed among Moore's endorsers by Feb. 24, 2026 campaign filing announcement; a later report says the union endorsed at its fall assembly the previous October, but no specific date is given in the cited sources. wesmoore.com
- Shore Progress organizationCampaign reported that Shore Progress endorsed Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller; date is per the campaign news listing. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2026
- Amalgamated Transit Union and Locals 689, 1300, 1764 and 1777 unionEndorsed Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller for reelection. wesmoore.com · Sep 3, 2026
- GIFFORDS PAC organizationThe gun-violence-prevention organization endorsed Moore for reelection. giffords.org · Sep 2, 2026
- National Security Leaders for America organizationAnnounced endorsement of Moore. wesmoore.com · Sep 2, 2026
- IAM Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists unionEndorsed Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller for reelection. goiam.org · Jul 6, 2026
- 1199SEIU unionThe union's Maryland and D.C. division, representing more than 10,000 members, announced its endorsement of Moore for reelection. wesmoore.com · Jun 18, 2026
- Maryland League of Conservation Voters organizationAnnounced endorsement of Moore. wesmoore.com · Mar 12, 2026
- Maryland REALTORS® organizationAnnounced endorsement of Moore for reelection. wesmoore.com · Jan 15, 2026
- Maryland International Association of Fire Fighters unionAnnounced endorsement of Moore for reelection. wesmoore.com · Jan 13, 2026
- U.S. Representative April McClain Delaney officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- Howard County Executive Calvin Ball officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
- U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer officialAnnounced support at Moore's reelection campaign launch. wesmoore.com · Sep 9, 2025
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- [1] Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Campaigns for Crowley in Wisconsin(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Dan Cox ‘not pursuing’ Trump endorsement in race against Wes Moore(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Gov. Wes Moore Launches Statewide Ad Blitz Highlighting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] A private company invited Gov. Wes Moore to a Baltimore event. Trump had him uninvited.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Gov. Wes Moore doesn't commit to full second term if ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] MD gubernatorial debate: Wes Moore, Dan Cox trade barbs but ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [7] New UMBC Poll finds Moore with wide lead over Cox - WBFF(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [8] Moore wanted to 'supercharge' Maryland data centers. ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] Gov. Wes Moore Releases New TV Ad Highlighting His First-In-The-Nation Ban On Dynamic Pricing In Grocery Stores - Wes Moore for Maryland(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [10] Moore says he would 'absolutely sign' statewide data ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [11] Amalgamated Transit Union And Locals 689, 1300, 1764, And 1777 Endorse Maryland Governor Wes Moore And Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller For Reelection - Wes Moore for Maryland(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
- [12] GIFFORDS PAC endorses Governor Wes Moore for reelection(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
- [13] National Security Leaders For America Endorse Governor ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
- [14] Governor Moore Statement on Special Session(opens in a new tab) Jul 7, 2026
- [15] IAM Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 6, 2026
- [16] 1199SEIU Endorses Governor Wes Moore For Reelection(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026
- [17] Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Release Statements ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [18] Governor Moore Announces Housing Growth and Affordability ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [19] Governor Moore Announces Legislative Action to Strengthen ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [20] Governor Moore Delivers 2026 State of the State Address(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [21] Governor Moore Joins U.S. Department of Transportation and ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [22] Governor Moore Signs Legislation to Make Maryland Safer(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [23] Governor Moore Statement on Iran Conflict(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [24] FY 2026 Budget Presentation | The Office of Governor Wes Moore(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
- [25] Maryland League Of Conservation Voters Endorse ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 12, 2026
- [26] Governor Wes Moore And Lieutenant Governor Aruna ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
- [27] Maryland REALTORS® Endorse Governor Wes Moore - Wes Moore for Maryland(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2026
- [28] In the News(opens in a new tab) Jan 13, 2026
- [29] Maryland International Association of Fire Fighters Endorse ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 13, 2026
- [30] Governor Moore Launches Reelection Campaign With ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2025