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Wes Moore
Governor
Democrat
Maryland
In office sinceJan 18, 20233 years · 1 term
Next electionNov 20261 month away
3Years in office
2027Term ends
State
District info
Statewide seat
8 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials
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About
Westley Watende Omari Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S. Army officer, serving as the 63rd governor of Maryland since 2023.
2026 Election
On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026
Wes Moore is running for reelection.
- Wes MooreIncumbentDemocratic
- Dan CoxRepublican
- Andy EllisGreen
- Cathy WhiteWorking class
State Government
Democratic trifectaVeto-proof Democratic legislature
SenateDemocratic majority
D 72%R 28%
HouseDemocratic majority
D 72%R 28%
Veto override: 3/5 of members elected in each chamber
Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026
Executive Record
This term, since 2023–Bills Signed
–Vetoes
111Executive Orders
–Veto Overrides
Latest executive orders
- No. 01.01.2026.18|10.01.26EO 01.01.2026.18 Establishing the Governors Permitting and Licensing Acceleration
- No. 01.01.2026.17|10.01.26EO 01.01.2026.17 Housing Innovation
- No. 01.01.2026.16|9.23.26EO 01.01.2026.16_Responsible Data Center Development in Maryland-Protecting Ratepayers. Empowering Communities, and Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
- No. 01.01.2026.15|9.04.26EO 01.01.2026.15 State of Maryland Workplace Substance Misuse Policy
- No. 01.01.2026.14|7.17.26EO 01.01.2026.14 – Proclamation Convening the General Assembly of Maryland in Extraordinary Session at Annapolis, Maryland Commencing August 3, 2026
- No. 01.01.2026.13|7.07.26EO 01.01.2026.13 – Rescission of Executive Order 01.01.2026.12
- No. 01.01.2026.12|6.30.26EO 01.01.2026.12 – Declaration of a State of Preparedness - Extreme Heat Event
- No. 01.01.2026.11|6.05.26EO 01.01.2026.11 – Creation of the Maryland Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force
Executive orders from this office's own website. Bills signed, vetoes and overrides light up when state bill tracking arrives.
In the news
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2d ago
Gov. Wes Moore says Trump blocked him from speaking at Baltimore event
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES1d ago
On debate stage, Moore looked unready for the spotlight
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