Overview

• Moore announced his bid in a two‑minute video that contrasts his agenda with President Donald Trump’s policies, accusing the White House of favoring billionaires and hurting working families.
• He reiterated that he is not running for president in 2028 and said he will serve a full second term if reelected, a commitment he made on NBC’s Meet the Press.
• The video highlights crime reductions, the rapid reopening of the Port of Baltimore after the Key Bridge collapse, low unemployment and a claimed shift from structural deficit to surplus, though analysts note longer‑term gaps remain.
• He enters the race with more than $4 million in his campaign account, faces no serious Democratic primary challenger, and has until Feb. 24 to file formal paperwork.
• Republicans quickly criticized his tax and fee increases and spending decisions as the GOP field takes shape, with Ed Hale Sr. running, Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey exploring a bid, and others eyeing the race as Larry Hogan remains a watched possibility.