Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will seek re-election in 2026, he announced in a campaign video released Tuesday morning.

Talking directly to voters, Moore emphasized that he is not a career politician, reminding residents of his background as an Army combat veteran and former leader of a poverty-fighting organization.

"These career politicians had been telling us that everything was great, when we knew that it wasn't," Moore criticized. His first time running for public office was the 2022 gubernatorial election.

He also highlighted his administration's economic and public safety achievements, while criticizing federal policies implemented by the Trump administration that have impacted Maryland.

What has Moore accomplished in Maryland?

Moore is known nationwide for leading Maryland through

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