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DGA Statement on Duke Aiona Becoming the Republican Nominee for Governor of Hawai’i

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Duke Aiona securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Hawai’i: “Duke Aiona is just another out-of-touch Republican without a vision for Hawai’i. He spent the entire primary dodging questions and refusing to tell Hawaiians where he stands on key issues. He’s refused to commit to protecting…

Roundup: Democratic Governors Blast Lack of State Aid In Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

Senate Republicans laid out a proposal for the next COVID-19 stimulus package that seeks to slash benefits for unemployed Americans and doesn’t include substantial aid to states and localities. Democratic governors across the country have pushed back on Republicans’ attempts to cut support for unemployed Americans and leave states in the lurch: Connecticut Gov. Ned…

DGA Statement on Governor David Ige’s Re-Election in Hawaii

DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) issued the following statement on Governor David Ige’s re-election in Hawaii: “I congratulate my colleague Governor David Ige on his victory in Hawaii. Under Governor Ige’s strong leadership, Hawaii has set record highs for employment and middle class families have seen greater opportunities. I’ve been proud to work with…

DGA Statement on the Republican Primary in Hawaii

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on state Rep. Andria Tupola’s gubernatorial nomination in Hawaii: “Andria Tupola would be nothing more than a rubber stamp for the Trump agenda,” said Pearson.“Rep. Tupola proudly took selfies with President Trump and said that ‘we can mirror’ his policies in Hawaii. Hawaii…

DGA Statement on Governor David Ige’s Primary Victory in Hawaii

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement about Governor David Ige’s primary victory in Hawaii: “Congratulations to Governor David Ige on his primary victory in Hawaii,” said Inslee. “Under Governor Ige’s strong leadership, Hawaii now has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, while investing in infrastructure and a…

ICYMI – Gov. Ige on MSNBC: Hawaii “Felt Compelled to Act” on Trump’s Travel Ban

ICYMI – Gov. Ige on MSNBC: Hawaii “Felt Compelled to Act” on Trump’s Travel Ban In case you missed it, Governor David Ige told MSNBC after Hawaii scored a major legal victory against President Trump’s travel ban yesterday that his state “felt compelled to act” because the executive order was a violation of the constitution. “We…

DGA Congratulates David Ige on His Victory in Hawaii

WASHINGTON, DC – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement congratulating David Ige on his victory in Hawaii: “Tonight, the people of Hawaii elected a true champion of middle-class families to be their next Governor. David Ige has dedicated his life’s work to strengthening Hawaii’s schools, creating jobs,…

DGA Statement on the General Election for Governor of Hawaii

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today issued the following statement regarding the upcoming general election for governor of Hawaii: “First, I’d like to thank my friend Governor Neil Abercrombie for his decades of outstanding service to the people of Hawaii. As governor, Neil didn’t make decisions based on what he…

Release: DGA Congratulates Governor-Elect Neil Abercrombie on Victory

Washington, D.C. – Gov. Jack Markell, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, issued the following statement tonight regarding Democrat Neil Abercrombie’s victory in the Hawaii gubernatorial election. “Neil Abercrombie has spent his career fighting for the Hawaii’s families, and tonight, they delivered him a victory. We congratulate Governor-Elect Abercrombie on his impressive victory and look…

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