Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s Presidential Aspirations Addressed
During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Maryland Governor Wes Moore surprised host Kristen Welker with his comments regarding potential plans for the 2028 presidential election.
With discussions about his possible candidacy gaining momentum, Moore is also preparing for reelection in 2026. When asked about his commitment to serve a full term if re-elected, he confirmed he would. However, he clarified that if Welker did not enter the presidential race, he would not consider running.
“Yes, I’m looking forward to reelection. I’m really excited about what I can do for the people of Maryland,” Moore stated.
Welker pressed him, “Are you ruling out a run for president?”
Moore responded, “Yes, I’m not running for president.”
“Do you want to eliminate that possibility completely?” she followed up.
He reiterated his focus on his current role, commenting, “I’m eager to keep leading Maryland.”
Moore highlighted some positive changes in the state, noting, “We’ve moved from having the 43rd highest unemployment to one of the lowest rates. Violent crime is decreasing faster here than anywhere else in the U.S. Maryland is making progress.”
As of July 2025, the unemployment rate in Maryland was recorded at 3.4%, a slight rise from the month before, but still ranking as the 14th lowest among the states.
In terms of crime, Baltimore experienced a total of 20 murders in 2024, marking the lowest rate in a decade, although Maryland’s overall violent crime rate was still 17.1% higher than the national average.
Moore is among several potential candidates mentioned for the Democratic nomination in 2028. Other notable figures include Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, California Governor Gavin Newsom, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and 2024 Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Additionally, Congressman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has also been speculated to be considering a presidential bid.
Recent polling data indicated that 25% of respondents would support Moore in the 2028 primaries, but 23% remained undecided. Notably, he was not included in that particular poll.
