During the coronavirus pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has served as one of the leading voices of the Democratic Party, arguably attracting more attention at times than presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Now, Cuomo’s profile is taking on even more of a national dimension. The son of former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo became the new chair of the National Governors Association on Wednesday, becoming the first governor from the Empire State to lead the nonpartisan organization.