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DGA Statement on the Inauguration of North Carolina Governor Josh Stein

DGA Statement on the Inauguration of North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Kansas Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement after North Carolina Governor Josh Stein’s inaugural address: “Congratulations to Governor Josh Stein on his historic inauguration today. During the campaign, he built a broad, cross-party coalition by running on his…

Scott Schwab First to Enter Likely Messy Republican Primary in Kansas Governor’s Race

Jan 09, 2025

Scott Schwab First to Enter Likely Messy Republican Primary in Kansas Governor’s Race

Scott Schwab First to Enter Likely Messy Republican Primary in Kansas Governor’s Race Today, Scott Schwab announced that he is the first candidate to launch a campaign in what is sure to be a crowded and messy Republican primary for Kansas’ open governor’s seat in 2026. After years of fiscal mismanagement, harmful budget deficits, and…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Adds Even More Losses to His Failed Endorsement Record

Jan 09, 2025

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Adds Even More Losses to His Failed Endorsement Record

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Adds Even More Losses to His Failed Endorsement Record Yesterday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin added another two losses to his growing losing streak after endorsing and campaigning for the Republican candidates in two crucial legislative special elections that Virginia Democrats won handily. In 2023, Youngkin’s campaign to flip the Virginia Senate and maintain…

Winsome Sears Declares She is “Standing Shoulder to Shoulder” In Fight Against IVF

Winsome Sears Declares She is “Standing Shoulder to Shoulder” In Fight Against IVF New reporting from The Advocate reveals that Winsome Sears delivered a speech at an event hosted by a right-wing organization, The Family Foundation of Virginia, which recently published a blog post that compared IVF to “child trafficking” and deemed parents who use…

ROUNDUP: Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Kelly As DGA Chair for 2025 and Gov. Beshear as Vice Chair for 2025 and Chair-Elect for 2026

ROUNDUP: Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Kelly As DGA Chair for 2025 and Gov. Beshear as Vice Chair for 2025 and Chair-Elect for 2026 This weekend, America’s Democratic governors voted to elect Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to continue serving as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, and for Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to serve as Vice Chair…

Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Kelly As DGA Chair for Full Term in 2025, Elect Gov. Beshear as Chair-Elect for 2026

Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Kelly As DGA Chair for Full Term in 2025, Elect Gov. Beshear as Chair-Elect for 2026 Today, America’s Democratic governors voted to elect Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to continue serving as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for a full one-year term in 2025. The governors also voted for Kentucky Governor…

MEMO: After Winning Even More Tough Races, Democratic Governors Are The Best Path Forward and Last Line of Defense

TO: Interested Parties FROM: DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper DATE: December 3, 2024 SUBJECT: After Winning Even More Tough Races, Democratic Governors Are The Best Path Forward and Last Line of Defense While this year’s presidential election results did not yield the outcome many of us had hoped for, the Democratic Governors Association entered this cycle…

Virginia Republicans Begin 2025 Cycle Divided, Worried About Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears

Virginia Republicans Begin 2025 Cycle Divided, Worried About Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Donald Trump’s former VA Campaign Chair: “She isn’t going to win.” Despite Jason Miyares’ decision to pass on running for the GOP nomination for governor, Virginia Republicans remain divided and are already publicly raising concerns about Lt. Governor Winsome Sears. In an interview,…

With Kemp as Chair, RGA Digs In on Extremism and Deepens Trump Rift

Today, the Republican Governors Association announced that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will serve as the organization’s new chair, signaling a continued commitment to extreme and unpopular attacks on Americans’ freedoms that will continue to cost them in pivotal governor’s races in 2025 and 2026. Gov. Kemp brings to the role a record of opposing full…

WATCH: Josh Stein Joins Morning Joe to Discuss Resounding Victory in North Carolina

WATCH: Josh Stein Joins Morning Joe to Discuss Resounding Victory in North Carolina This morning, North Carolina Governor-Elect Josh Stein joined Morning Joe to discuss his resounding victory where he earned nearly 55% of the vote, winning more statewide offices down ballot and breaking the GOP’s legislative supermajority, and his plans to be a governor…

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DGA Statement on the Inauguration of North Carolina Governor Josh Stein

Scott Schwab First to Enter Likely Messy Republican Primary in Kansas Governor’s Race

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Adds Even More Losses to His Failed Endorsement Record

Winsome Sears Declares She is “Standing Shoulder to Shoulder” In Fight Against IVF

ROUNDUP: Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Kelly As DGA Chair for 2025 and Gov. Beshear as Vice Chair for 2025 and Chair-Elect for 2026

Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Kelly As DGA Chair for Full Term in 2025, Elect Gov. Beshear as Chair-Elect for 2026

MEMO: After Winning Even More Tough Races, Democratic Governors Are The Best Path Forward and Last Line of Defense

Virginia Republicans Begin 2025 Cycle Divided, Worried About Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears

With Kemp as Chair, RGA Digs In on Extremism and Deepens Trump Rift

WATCH: Josh Stein Joins Morning Joe to Discuss Resounding Victory in North Carolina