WILLIAMSBURG, Va., July 16 (UPI) -- Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, a Democrat, was named chairman of the bipartisan National Governors Association during the weekend in Williamsburg, Va.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, a Republican, was elected vice chairman Sunday after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie backed off plans to take the slot, citing time constraints, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger reported.