Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Riley Moore

Discover the career path of Riley Moore, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Riley McGowan Moore is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. representative for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district since January 2025. A Republican, he previously held the position of the 25th West Virginia State Treasurer from 2021 to 2025. Prior to that, Moore represented district 67 in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2017 to 2019. His career demonstrates a trajectory of political service within the state of West Virginia.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Became Vice President at Podesta Group

In 2013, Riley Moore became a Vice President at the Podesta Group, a lobbying firm. There, he was part of a client team working on the European Centre for a Modern Ukraine (ECFMU).

2016: Elected to West Virginia House of Delegates

In 2016, Riley Moore successfully ran for the 67th district in the West Virginia House of Delegates after Stephen Skinner did not seek reelection. He defeated Rod Snyder and was then elected, serving as assistant majority whip for the Republicans.

2017: Became West Virginia House of Delegates Representative

In 2017, Riley Moore represented district 67 in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

2017: Became Director at Textron

Starting in 2017, Riley Moore became a director at Textron.

2018: Named Majority Leader, Lost Reelection Bid

In 2018, Riley Moore was named the next Majority Leader in the West Virginia House of Delegates by Speaker Roger Hanshaw. However, in the same year, he lost his reelection bid to John Doyle.

2019: End of term as West Virginia House of Delegates Representative

Riley Moore's time representing district 67 in the West Virginia House of Delegates ended in 2019.

2020: Elected West Virginia State Treasurer

In 2020, Riley Moore ran for West Virginia State Treasurer. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and won the general election against incumbent John Perdue with 56% of the vote.

2021: Became West Virginia State Treasurer

In 2021, Riley Moore became the 25th West Virginia State Treasurer, a position he held until 2025.

November 21, 2022: Announced run for U.S. House of Representatives

On November 21, 2022, Riley Moore announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in West Virginia's 2nd congressional district, succeeding Alex Mooney. He would be part of the 2024 elections.

November 2024: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

In November 2024, Riley Moore was elected to the United States House of Representatives for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district.

January 3, 2025: Start of U.S. House of Representatives Term

On January 3, 2025, Riley Moore began serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and was selected for the United States House Committee on Appropriations, serving on multiple subcommittees.