Born October 15, 1978, in Takoma Park, Maryland, Moore is an Army veteran, author, and former nonprofit CEO. He earned his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. Before politics, he led the Robin Hood Foundation, a major anti-poverty nonprofit in New York.
Moore was elected Maryland’s first Black governor in 2022 and quickly became a rising figure in national Democratic politics. His leadership emphasizes economic equity, education, public safety reform, and environmental resilience.
Establishment Democrat
Fiscal ConservativeFiscal Progressive
Social ConservativeSocial Liberal
EstablishmentPopulist
HawkishDovish
Achievements
- First Black governor of Maryland, elected by a historic margin
- Launched economic mobility programs for low-income families
- Expanded state investment in public education and green jobs
- Strengthened climate adaptation and clean energy initiatives
Controversies
- Criticism from fiscal conservatives over ambitious spending proposals
- Pushback from police unions on public safety reforms
- Scrutiny over ties to national progressive donor networks
Top Donors
- HNTB Holdings — $6,000
Pediatrix Medical Group — $6,000- HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital — $6,000
- US Acute Care Solutions — $6,000
Home Depot — $6,000
Recent Elections
2022 Margin D +32%