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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