Biography

Riley McGowan Moore, born on July 1, 1980, in Morgantown, West Virginia, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District since January 3, 2025. He is the grandson of former Governor and Congressman Arch Moore Jr. and the nephew of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Moore began his career as a welder before transitioning into politics and public service.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Apprenticeship certificate in welding from C.S. Monroe Technology Center, Leesburg, Virginia.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Politics from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.
  • Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies from the National Defense University, Washington, D.C.

• Political Experience:

  • Served as a staffer on the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs from 2007 to 2013.
  • Elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016, representing the 67th District; served as Assistant Majority Whip.
  • Appointed as incoming Majority Leader of the House of Delegates in 2018.
  • Elected as the 25th State Treasurer of West Virginia in 2020, serving from January 2021 to January 2025.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, representing West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

Notable Achievements

• State Treasurer:

  • Implemented the Jumpstart Savings Program, allowing individuals pursuing trades to save tax-free for occupational expenses.
  • Opposed Environmental, Social, and Governance investment policies, notably divesting state funds from BlackRock over its support for ESG.

• U.S. Representative:

  • Introduced legislation to halt the issuance of student visas to Chinese nationals.
  • Serves on the House Appropriations Committee, contributing to federal budget and expenditure decisions.

Moore resides in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, with his wife, Mina, and their three children.