Moore touts friendship with GOP governor as he takes over national association

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially took over as National Governors Association chair Saturday, assuming the prominent position just ahead of a high-stakes national election that could reset the balance of power in Washington and across the states.

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 2, 2026

Words: 621

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially took over as chair of the National Governors Association on Saturday, assuming the prominent position just ahead of a high-stakes national election that could reset the balance of power in Washington and across the states.

Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt handed the gavel to Moore, a Democrat, on Saturday, at the capital city’s National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Over the course of the organization’s summer meeting …

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