New job for Moran, new role for Benson, new position for Cullison, in political notes

AFSCME Council 3 President Patrick Moran is moving on up to be president of the national union, outgoing Sen. Joanne C. Benson and Del. Bonnie Cullison won't stray far from the State House, and Prince George's hosts Fashion Week, in political notes.

By: William J. Ford, Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 22, 2026

Words: 1,124

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Well, state officials won’t have Patrick Moran to kick around anymore. Or maybe it’s the other way around.

Moran, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 3, was elected president Thursday of AFSCME International, the 1.4 million-member national arm of the union. Moran, who had been serving as vice president of the union, replaces outgoing President Lee Saunders, who had held the office since 2012.

During the 14 …

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