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Democrat
Incumbent
IncumbentWes Moore
Incumbent Democratic candidate for Governor in Maryland
$19.1K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Wes Moore is trading at 97% to win the Maryland Governor winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleGovernor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age47 years old (Oct 15, 1978)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundPolitician
EducationValley Forge Military Academy and College (A.A.)
Notable personal detailsWestley Watende Omari (Wes) Moore is an American politician, Army combat veteran, author, and nonprofit executive who has served as the 63rd Governor of Maryland since 2023. He is Maryland’s first Black governor. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy and College, earned a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, and later completed a master’s degree at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Before elected office, he served as CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation and founded BridgeEdU.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for most middle- and working-class Marylanders while raising income tax rates on very high earners and funding increased investments; proposes closing corporate loopholes and lowering the statutory corporate rate contingent on combined reporting, and would eliminate the state inheritance tax while changing the estate tax threshold. The package combines targeted tax increases on top earners with tax cuts or no change for a large majority of taxpayers and spending priorities to grow the economy.
Healthcare
Wes Moore supports expanding access to health care through strengthened Medicaid benefits, state-based insurance affordability programs, and targeted public-health initiatives; he has backed state programs to expand reproductive and gender-affirming care and to increase access to vaccines and Medicaid-covered services. His actions favor government-led expansions and subsidies rather than proposals like single-payer or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a mix of stronger border enforcement and protections/regularization for immigrants: calls for congressional action to fix a broken immigration system and due process in deportation cases, while signing state laws that expand access to services for immigrants (including health coverage) and limiting federal immigration enforcement at sensitive locations. The governor has opposed deploying Maryland National Guard to the southern border and emphasizes following the Constitution in state interactions with federal immigration authorities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding abortion and reproductive health care access, including enshrining reproductive freedom in Maryland’s constitution and funding measures to expand abortion care and medication access. Has signed legislation and directed investments to make Maryland a safe haven for abortion services and to protect access to mifepristone. Continues to pursue state programs and grants to increase provider capacity and Medicaid coverage for reproductive services.
Climate & Energy
Supports ambitious, state-level decarbonization goals including 100% clean energy by 2035 and net‑zero emissions by 2045, a cap‑and‑invest program to raise revenue for clean infrastructure and environmental justice, and policies to electrify transportation and increase wind and solar capacity. Has signed executive orders and proposed funding and legislation to accelerate emissions reductions, energy efficiency in state buildings, and investments in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and workforce development for green jobs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports "common-sense" gun safety measures including strengthening state gun laws, creating a statewide Gun Violence Prevention Center, restricting firearms in sensitive locations, and measures to keep illegal guns off the streets while funding and partnering with law enforcement.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 29, 2026
Wes Moore is being talked about as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential contender, but he has repeatedly downplayed that speculation and said Democrats should focus on the 2026 elections instead. He has also been appearing at events like Al Sharpton’s National Action Network conference, where other potential contenders are courting Black voters and activists. More recently, he has faced criticism over Maryland’s economy and his policies on the racial wealth gap, with an opinion piece arguing his approach has hurt the state’s economic performance.
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Articles
BSBaltimore Sun17 days ago
Wes Moore's plan to reduce the wealth gap doesn't work
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WEWashington Examiner2 months ago
Which Democrats have ruled out a 2028 presidential run?
Neutral
WEWashington Examiner3 months ago
Moore urges Dems to 'move on' from autopsy, calling it 'part of the problem'
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HCHartford Courant4 months ago
Democratic presidential prospects flock to Al Sharpton's conference
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Latest Polls
Maryland Governor winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
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Endorsements
Maryland Governor winner?
Endorsers of Wes Moore for Maryland Governor winner?
Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA)
Public endorsement
Jewish Democratic Council of America endorsed Gov. Wes Moore for reelection.
Win With Black Men
Elected official
Win With Black Men endorsed Wes Moore for reelection as Maryland governor.
IAM Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists
Public endorsement
IAM Maryland and D.C. State Council of Machinists endorsed Wes Moore and Aruna Miller for reelection.
Maryland League of Conservation Voters
Elected official
Maryland League of Conservation Voters endorsed Wes Moore for governor.
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