Maryland Gov. Moore Announces Three Cabinet Departures; Secretary of State Leaves After 24 Years of Service
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced cabinet leadership changes on November 6, with three cabinet secretaries leaving their posts the same day.
Secretary of State Susan Lee stepped down for personal reasons after 24 years of service as a cabinet member and state lawmaker; Deputy Secretary of State Michael Lore became acting secretary of state effective November 6, and the administration will begin a search for a permanent replacement. Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn Scruggs departed after more than 30 years with the department and the State of Maryland; David Green, the deputy secretary for operations, became acting secretary effective November 6. Secretary of Veterans and Military Families Edward Rothstein ended his tenure, having joined the administration in August 2025; Deputy Secretary James Anderson became acting secretary effective November 6.
The governor's office said department work will be carried on by the interim leaders after the three departures. Moore launched the cabinet reshuffle after winning reelection; the changes cover the departments of state, public safety and veterans affairs, with all three interim leaders taking up their duties on November 6.
Source: Office of the Governor of Maryland
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