MARYLAND — Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday said he’s being “genuine” when he says he’s not running for president in 2028, once again highlighting that he’s focused on Maryland. The Thursday statement is his most brazen in addressing chatter about whether he plans on seeking higher office in the coming years.
The Maryland governor participated in a fireside chat with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican and chair of the National Governors Association, at Politico’s 2026 Governors Summit in Washington, D.C. Moore is the association’s vice chair.
Both leaders were asked whether their parties should nominate a governor as their presidential candidate. Moore said that political discourse should focus on the current moment. “If you’re not focusing on 2026, then I’m not sure what you’re doing,” he said, adding that he doesn’t think “there’s any reason to hide a ball [from] people.”
But despite announcing five months ago that he’ll seek a second term as Maryland’s governor, Moore hasn’t yet filed for reelection with the Maryland State Board of Elections. Former Govs. Larry Hogan and Martin O’Malley also filed for reelection just before state deadlines.
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