evidence: Why he could beat Trump: While Moore is a long-shot candidate to replace Biden, his profile as a compelling public speaker, savvy legislator, and activist has grown his standing among the next generation of Democratic politicians. Moore won the governorship of the Free State in 2022 on a platform of "work, wages, and wealth." His landslide victory crowned him the third elected Black governor in American history. Since taking office, Moore has hewed to a progressive platform of police reform, increased funding to public education, gun control, and health care reform.