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Governor · Maryland · 2026 Primary
The Governor serves as Maryland’s chief executive, overseeing the state government's daily operations and managing executive agencies. This official proposes the annual state budget and has the power to sign or veto legislation passed by the General Assembly. The Governor also appoints the heads of state departments and fills vacancies in the state judiciary.
View all candidates in this raceWes Moore is the Governor of Maryland, a combat veteran, and a father who centers his platform on the mantra of "leaving no one behind." He emphasizes expanding pathways to work, wages, and wealth, arguing that every Marylander deserves an equal opportunity to succeed regardless of their background or zip code. Moore has positioned himself as a vocal opponent of Donald Trump, frequently criticizing the former president's record and personal history on social media. During his tenure, he has focused on legislative priorities such as lowering energy bills, increasing housing availability, and implementing government ethics reforms like banning insider bets for state employees. He advocates for a results-oriented Democratic party that takes concrete action to improve people's lives rather than focusing solely on messaging.
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Wes believes that no matter where you start in life, you deserve an equal opportunity to succeed – a job you can raise a family on and the chance to create wealth for you and your family.
Democrats don’t have a messaging problem. We have a results problem.
The work isn’t done, and we’re going to keep building a Maryland that works for everyone, regardless of their zip code, political affiliation, or identity.
President Bone Spurs will do anything to get out of walking – even if that means spouting off more lies about the progress we’re making on public safety in Maryland.
Over the last few years, we’ve made real progress. During this legislative session, we kept going, protecting Marylanders from the federal government’s chaos, lowering energy bills, and building more housing.
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Economic Development
Expanding pathways to financial stability and wealth creation for Maryland families.
“Governor Moore and LG Miller are expanding pathways to work, wages, and wealth for every family in Maryland.”
Housing
Increasing the availability of housing across the state.
“During this legislative session, we kept going... building more housing.”
Public Safety
Defending state progress on safety initiatives against federal criticism.
“President Bone Spurs will do anything to get out of walking – even if that means spouting off more lies about the progress we’re making on public safety in Maryland.”
Government Ethics
Restricting state employees from engaging in insider betting and prediction markets.
“There was nothing keeping Maryland governor @iamwesmoore from rigging the prediction markets, so he banned insider bets by his state's government employees.”
Healthcare
Protecting healthcare rights as part of his re-election platform.
“Marylanders need a governor who will continue to look out for them and stand up for our jobs, our health care, and our rights.”
External reports identify Wes Moore as the nation's only serving Black governor and a potential 2028 presidential candidate. He recently faced a political setback when Maryland Democrats rejected his push for mid-decade redistricting intended to boost the party's congressional chances and counter Republican efforts in other states. While Moore argued the redraw was necessary to fight "political redlining" and protect Black representation, he was unable to overcome opposition from state Senate President Bill Ferguson, who expressed concern that the move could backfire under judicial review.
“expanding pathways to work, wages, and wealth for every family in Maryland.”
Source“building more housing”
Source“progress we’re making on public safety in Maryland”
Source“he banned insider bets by his state's government employees”
Source“stand up for our jobs, our health care, and our rights”
Source“Husband and Dad. Veteran. Maryland’s Governor.”
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