Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, author, and former Army officer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Takoma Park, Maryland, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Wes Moore
Governor Moore announced more than $23 million in state funding to house homeless veterans, with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development closing financing for the second phase of the HELP Perry Point Veterans Village in Perryville. The investment is aimed at expanding veterans' housing and stability across Maryland.
Governor Moore signed an executive order creating the Maryland Maritime Task Force to identify and pursue new growth opportunities in the state's maritime sector. The group will coordinate state agencies and local businesses on economic development, workforce strengthening, and expanding Maryland's maritime capabilities.
Governor Moore said President Donald Trump blocked him from speaking at an event near Baltimore unveiling a multi-billion-dollar submarine manufacturing investment, a deal Moore helped negotiate with defense technology firm Anduril. The episode added to the ongoing political tension between Moore and the Trump administration ahead of the November 2026 election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Westley Watende Omari Moore |
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| Summary | Democrat who has served as the 63rd Governor of Maryland since January 2023. He was elected in November 2022 and became the state's first Black governor and the third Black person elected governor of a U.S. state. He is seeking reelection in November 2026. |
| Political Party | Democratic |
| Office | Governor of Maryland |
| Term Start | 18/01/2023 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Associate Degree | Valley Forge Military College, 1998 |
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| Bachelor of Arts | International Studies and Economics, Johns Hopkins University, 2001 (Phi Beta Kappa) |
| Master of Letters | International Relations, Oxford University (Wolfson College), 2004, as a Rhodes Scholar |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Born to Joy and Westley Moore. His father died of a rare but treatable virus when Wes was about three years old. The family moved to the Bronx to live with his grandparents and returned to Maryland when he was 14. |
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| Military Service | Served in the United States Army, including with the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Dawn Flythe Moore (married 2007) |
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Family
| Parents | Joy Moore and Westley Moore |
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| Spouse | Dawn Flythe Moore |
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Career
| Military | Army service with the 82nd Airborne Division, including a captain's deployment to Afghanistan in 2005 |
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| White House Fellow | Advised on national security and international relations after returning from deployment |
| Finance | Worked in finance with Deutsche Bank in London and Citigroup in New York |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Chief Executive Officer, 2017 to 2021, the foundation's first CEO |
| Author | Wrote The Other Wes Moore (2010), a book about his life and that of a man with a similar name |
| Politics | Elected Governor of Maryland in 2022 after running as the Democratic nominee; National Governors Association chair from 2026 |
| Reelection Bid | Running for reelection in November 2026 against Republican challenger Dan Cox |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Interned in the office of former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke while at Johns Hopkins University | |
| 2. Was named a Rhodes Scholar in 2004 | |
| 3. Received an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University in 2025 | |
| 4. Received the Leadership in Government Award from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America in 2025 |
