Wes Moore
State
Maryland
Party
Democrat
Gender
Male
Birth Date
10/15/78
Birth Place
Takoma Park, Maryland
Marital Status
Married: Dawn Flythe
Number of Children
2
PROFILE.
Sworn into Office
1/18/23
Next Election
2026
Eligible for Reelection
Yes
Term Limited
2 consecutive term limit
Factoids
First Black governor of Maryland; author of five books, including a young adult novel. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University and was a Rhodes Scholar. He was a captian in the Army and served in Afghanistan.
FAMILY.
Parents
William Westley Moore Jr., and Joy Thomas Moore
Parent's Profession
Father broadcast journalist; Mother media professional
BACKGROUND.
Prior Public Service
White House fellow to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice in 2006
Professional Background
Investment banker, author and television producer
Highest Level of Education
Master's in international relations
Undergrad University
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Universities
Wolfson College, Oxford