Westley Watende Omari Moore (born October 15, 1978) is an American politician, businessman, author, and veteran, serving as the 63rd governor of Maryland since 2023. Moore was born in Maryland and raised primarily in New York.

1 day ago · Governor Wes Moore Statement on Trump-Vance Administration's Freeze on Federal Funding. Published: 1/28/2025 ... These actions could potentially cost jobs, raise prices, and stifle economic growth in Maryland. What’s more, these resources are intended for programs at places like Maryland schools, Maryland hospitals, and Maryland nonprofits ...

6 days ago · Governor Moore Presents Proposed State Budget for FY 2026. We're addressing our budget crisis head on by making sure state government is making responsible use of taxpayer funds and making strategic investments to grow our economy and win this decade.

Jan 21, 2025 · ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today highlighted the Moore-Miller Administration’s strategic transportation investments in Frederick County to grow the state’s economy and enhance safety along critical sections of U.S. 15.The construction project will help reduce the number of crashes and address daily traffic congestion.

5 days ago · Wes Moore is the charismatic author, activist, and politician elected in 2022 to be Maryland’s first Black governor. Moore is a Rhodes scholar, an Afghanistan combat veteran, and a best-selling author.

In August 2023, Moore said he supported a proposal by then-Governor Hogan to delay emissions testing on new cars from three to six years—despite initially withdrawing the proposal earlier in his term due to equity concerns—after the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration found that the change would have no severe impacts on equity.

Governor of Maryland since January 18, 2023. Chair, Board of Public Works, 2023-; Governor's Executive Council, 2023-; MD THINK Committee, 2023-. Chair, Chesapeake Executive Council, 2023-; State House Trust, 2023-.

Nov 8, 2022 · Wes Moore (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Maryland. He assumed office on January 18, 2023. His current term ends on January 20, 2027. Moore (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Maryland. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Moore retired from the U.S. Army in 2014 after 16 years of service.

Feb 21, 2023 · Wes Moore’s campaign manager held up his hand, and the crowded room fell silent, waiting to hear the results of Maryland’s 2022 governor election. When Moore was announced as the winner,...

Jan 19, 2023 · ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was sworn in as the state’s first Black governor on Wednesday, pledging to work for greater inclusion and economic equity while also focusing on improving education, fighting crime and climate change.