Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2026 —

Several significant political and administrative developments are shaping the landscape in Maryland, involving leadership changes and new initiatives across different levels of government and public service.

In a notable labor development, Patrick Moran has been elected president of AFSCME International. The specific date of this election was not provided in the summary.

In state politics, Senator Joanne C. Benson has announced that she will not seek reelection to her Senate seat. Despite stepping down from her electoral position, Senator Benson stated her intention to remain active in Annapolis, though further details on her future activities were not specified.

Concurrently, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, who also did not pursue reelection, has taken on a new role. Delegate Cullison has been appointed as the chair of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. The summary did not provide further information regarding the board’s objectives or the delegate’s specific responsibilities in this new capacity.

On the county level, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy has announced a new cultural initiative for the region. The county is set to host its first-ever fashion week. The announcement signals a new focus on the arts and fashion industries within Prince George’s County. Details regarding the dates, programming, and scale of this inaugural event were not included in the summary.

These developments mark a period of transition and new beginnings for several key figures and governmental bodies within the state.



Story summarized from the original created by William J. Ford, Danielle J. Brown on marylandmatters.org, see more information here.

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