ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday morning he plans to run for reelection in 2026.

It puts to rest repeated inquiries as to whether he plans to run for president in 2028. He recently told Kristen Welker on NBC's Meet the Press that he was focused on governing Maryland, and not eyeing a run for the Oval Office.

Moore was sworn into office in January 2023, becoming Maryland's first Black governor. His lieutenant governor is Aruna Miller, who became the first Asian American lieutenant governor and first immigrant to hold a statewide office.

Moore released a video announcing his decision to run again, highlighting his administration's accomplishments including overseeing the response to the collapse of the Key Bridge in 2024.

Others have also announced their candidacy

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