Wes Moore

Progressive

Democrat

Governor

Maryland

Current Position: Governor of Maryland

Running For: Governor

Policy Positions

For policies to reduce cost of living and increase affordability for Maryland residents
Against expanding Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 using high-occupancy toll lanes; reversed predecessor's plans
For federal funding of Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement; urged Congress to pass legislation covering rebuilding costs
For cutting state spending and raising taxes to address budget deficits; negotiated $2.5 billion in cuts and over $1 billion in new taxes to close a $3.3 billion deficit
For restoring the Baltimore Red Line transit project; sought to undo its cancellation by predecessor

For increasing Maryland's economic competitiveness through business-friendly policies, workforce development, and attracting investment to the state

For improving Maryland public schools and increasing education funding and quality

For restoring state funding for abortion care provider training; reversed predecessor's withholding of such funding

For requiring governors to place assets into a blind trust or recuse from decisions affecting their businesses; signed legislation mandating this

For public safety initiatives focused on reducing crime and strengthening law enforcement and community partnerships in Maryland