Maryland Governor Wes Moore Assumes Chairmanship of National Governors Association, Launches Bipartisan Initiative

Baltimore, MD, August 2, 2026 —

Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, has officially assumed the role of chairman for the National Governors Association (NGA), taking the helm from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, a Republican. The transition occurred during the NGA’s summer meeting held in Oklahoma City.

Both outgoing chairman Stitt and incoming chairman Moore emphasized the strength of their personal friendship as an example of potential bipartisan cooperation among state leaders. This highlighted theme underscores the NGA’s ongoing focus on fostering collaboration across party lines.

Governor Moore used the occasion of his chairmanship to launch a new NGA initiative titled “Service United.” This program is designed as a bipartisan effort aimed at encouraging states to explore and develop their own paid service programs. The initiative seeks to create opportunities for citizens to engage in service while potentially receiving compensation, fostering civic participation and addressing community needs.

The “Service United” initiative is expected to provide a framework and resources for states interested in establishing or expanding paid service opportunities. Further details on the initiative’s specific goals and operational plans were not immediately available.

The National Governors Association serves as a bipartisan organization representing the governors of the 50 U.S. states and five U.S. territories. It facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practices among governors and provides a forum for policy development and advocacy.

Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Hardy on marylandmatters.org, see more information here.

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