Lee, Scruggs, Rothstein depart Moore’s Cabinet

Gov. Wes Moore announced the departures Friday of the secretary of state and the heads of the departments of Public Safety and Correctional Services, and Veterans and Military Affairs as his administration shuffles leadership in advance of his second term.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 716

Last Updated: 3 days, 4 hours ago

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More changes are coming to Gov. Wes Moore’s Cabinet as the administration prepares to enter a second term in January.

Moore, a Democrat, announced the departures Friday, a day after announcing a new chief of staff and three days after winning election to a second term. Such staff changes are not unusual for two-term governors.

The list of changes announced Friday include Secretary of State Susan Lee, as well as Public Safety and Correctional …

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