Wes Moore, Maryland

Wes Moore is the 63rd Governor of Maryland, serving since 2023 as the state's first Black governor. A Johns Hopkins University graduate and Rhodes Scholar, he served as a U.S. Army captain and Bronze Star recipient in Afghanistan, then became a bestselling author with his book "The Other Wes Moore" and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, one of the nation's largest anti-poverty organizations. As governor he has focused on expanding economic opportunity, investing in education, launching a nation-leading child savings account program, and positioning Maryland as a hub for innovation and clean energy.