governor

Wes Moore

Wes Moore (D) is the 63rd governor of Maryland.

Associations:

Maryland Democratic Party

NAACP

SEIU

Sierra Club

party

Democrat

jurisdiction

Maryland

service dates

January 12, 2023 - Present

gender

Male

Personal Moments

1995

Graduates from Valley Forge Military Academy

Moore graduates from the Valley Forge Military Academy.

2001

Moore receives his bachelor's degree

Graduates from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's degree in International Relations.

2004

Moore receives an anward

Awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study International Relations at Oxford University.

2011

Publishes "The Other Wes Moore"

Moore publishes his first book that became a New York Times bestseller.

2023

Elected as Governor of Maryland

Moore becomes governor of Maryland.

Campaign History

2022

Announces candidacy for Governor of Maryland

Moore announces his candidacy for becoming the next Governor.

2022

Moore wins the Democratic primary

Wins the Democratic primary election for Governor of Maryland.

2022

Moore becomes the 63rd governor of Maryland

Defeats Republican candidate in the general election for Governor of Maryland.

2023

Inaugurated as Governor of Maryland

In January 2023, Moore is inaugurated as governor.

Position on Key Issues

Education Reform

Governor Moore is committed to ensuring that all Maryland students have access to high-quality education. He supports increasing funding for public schools, providing more resources for teachers, and expanding access to early childhood education programs. Governor Moore also supports increasing vocational training and apprenticeship programs to provide students with more opportunities to learn valuable job skills.

Economic Development

Governor Moore is focused on creating an inclusive and sustainable economy in Maryland. He supports investing in infrastructure, expanding access to affordable housing, and promoting small businesses and entrepreneurship. Governor Moore also supports increasing the minimum wage and ensuring that workers have access to paid sick leave and other benefits.

Health Care

Governor Moore believes that access to quality, affordable health care is a basic human right. He supports expanding Medicaid coverage in Maryland, increasing funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs, and investing in preventive care. Governor Moore also supports efforts to address health disparities in underserved communities and to ensure that all Marylanders have access to the care they need.

Key Issues:

Education Reform

Economic Development

Health Care