Governor Wes Moore Elected as Vice Chair of the Bipartisan National Governors Association

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has made history by being elected as the vice chair of the National Governors Association, a bipartisan organization of the nation's governors. As vice chair, Moore will serve for the next year and will succeed Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as chair in 2026. Moore's election is a significant milestone, highlighting his leadership and commitment to bipartisan collaboration. He will lead a series of convenings with governors, private-sector leaders, and changemakers to advance the chair's "Reigniting the American Dream" initiative, which focuses on unlocking economic opportunity, reimagining education, and strengthening sustainable energy systems.

Key Takeaways:

• Governor Wes Moore, D-Maryland, was elected as the vice chair of the National Governors Association, a bipartisan organization of the nation's governors.
• Moore will serve as vice chair for the next year and will succeed Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as chair in 2026.
• The National Governors Association will advance the "Reigniting the American Dream" initiative, focusing on three policy priorities: unlocking economic opportunity, reimagining education, and strengthening sustainable energy systems.
• Moore will lead the organization's work to identify innovative policy solutions through bipartisan collaboration and research.
• He will spotlight Maryland's nation-leading work on service and inclusive growth while identifying best-practices across state governments to advance opportunities in Maryland.
• Moore will also lead the National Governors Association's Center for Best Practices, which focuses on hands-on research and development, pilot projects, and workshops to create tangible bipartisan solutions.
• The organization was founded in 1908 and serves as the voice of the leaders of 55 states, territories, and commonwealths.
• The Center for Best Practices leads research and development in 10 policy areas, including Children And Families, Energy & Environment, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity, and Workforce Development and Economic Policy.

Statistics:

• 1 year: Moore's term as vice chair of the National Governors Association.
• 2026: The year Moore will succeed Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as chair.
• 55: The number of states, territories, and commonwealths served by the National Governors Association.

Sources:

• Governor Moore Elected as Vice Chair of the Bipartisan National Governor's Association (https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-elected-vice-chair-bipartisan-national-governors-association.aspx)