Gov. Kevin Stitt explains the new safety guidelines for Oklahoma events developed by an advisory council he led on June 5, 2025 at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Emma Murphy/Oklahoma Voice)
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Republican governor was selected to become the chair of the National Governors Association for the next year.
Gov. Kevin Stitt was tapped by his peers during their summer meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., to lead the group, which represents the leaders of 55 states, territories and commonwealths. Stitt’s term will run from 2025 to 2026.
Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore was selected to serve as vice chair and as the 2026-2027 chair-elect.
In a statement, Stitt said he will focus on “Reigniting the American Dream,” by highlighting stories from across the country. He said he plans to work with governors, policy experts, business leaders and philanthropists to “discuss best practices and policies that promote the American Dream for all.”
“The beautiful thing about the American Dream is that there are as many dreams as there are people,” Stitt said. “In a time where all we hear is about how divided we are, let’s remind them that we agree on this: the American Dream doesn’t need to be reimagined, it needs to be reignited. Governors are in a unique position to lead this charge. I’m grateful for the trust of my fellow Governors as we start this journey together.”
Stitt said he’ll prioritize creating economic opportunities, on-the-job educational experiences for youth and will focus on artificial intelligence.
“We all want to create a brighter future for our states, and the nation,” Moore said in a statement. “When we get together at the National Governors Association, we’re focused on whether an idea is good, not on where the idea came from. I’m looking forward to collaborating with my fellow governors to build stronger on-ramps to opportunity so every person in our states has a shot at success – no matter how they define it.”
The following governors were selected to serve on the group’s executive committee: Jared Polis, Colorado; Josh Green, Hawaii; Mike Braun, Indiana; Jeff Landry, Louisiana; Maura Healey, Massachusetts; Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico; and Bill Lee, Tennessee.
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