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DGA Statement on Filing Deadline in Mississippi Governor’s Race

After yesterday’s filing deadline, the candidates in the competitive race for Mississippi governor are set and Tate Reeves has never been in more trouble – including facing deep problems with his own party. First, Reeves will have to contend with a Republican primary challenger from Dr. John Witcher – who is known for starting an…

Chris Sununu Leaves New Hampshire Behind for His Own National Vanity Tour

Chris Sununu is saying sayonara to the people of the Granite State to spend his time getting more national attention for himself. While he floats test balloons and focuses on his own political ambitions, Sununu is ignoring his own state as working families in New Hampshire face a long-standing housing crisis and electric bills that…

New Poll Shows Gov. Beshear’s Approval on the Rise

A new poll from Mason-Dixon today shows Gov. Andy Beshear’s approval with Kentuckians across party lines is on the rise. The new Mason-Dixon poll shows 61% of all voters approve of Gov. Beshear’s leadership — a bump from this time last year. In addition to his strong overall approval, the poll found over 50% of…

The Hill: “The Political Magic of Democratic Governors”

A new op-ed in The Hill highlights how Democratic governors are today’s best example of leadership and action when it comes to addressing the biggest challenges Americans face, all while Republicans are busy bringing chaos and extremism to a divided federal government. “One of the great untold stories of politics in 2023…is the truly exceptional…

In State of the State Address, Gov. Laura Kelly Outlines Bipartisan Agenda for Kansas: Tax Relief, Better Public Schools, and Health Care

In her first state of the union of her second term in office, Gov. Laura Kelly called for putting politics aside to achieve bipartisan solutions for Kansans — just like she’s done throughout her first term in office. The governor outlined her “Axing Your Taxes” plan to give $500 million tax relief to Kansans over…

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy on 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

From the Chair’s Desk Jan 23, 2023

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy on 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

On the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: “50 years after the U.S. Supreme Court established a constitutional right to an abortion, we are unfortunately at a crisis moment for the future of abortion access. After the Supreme Court ripped up Roe v. Wade,…

New Poll: “Majority of Mississippi Voters Prefer New Governor in 2023”

A new poll from Siena College/Mississippi Today shows Republican Gov. Tate Reeves could face trouble heading into the election year, with 57% of all voters saying they would support “someone else” as governor in 2023 – including 67% of independent voters and one third of Republicans. The poll also found Reeve’s approval is an abysmal…

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

From the Chair’s Desk Jan 18, 2023

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s inauguration: “Today, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore made history by becoming the state’s first Black governor and only the third Black elected governor in American history. “As a combat veteran in the U.S. Army, Gov. Moore learned…

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

From the Chair’s Desk Jan 17, 2023

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s inauguration: “Congratulations to Gov. Josh Shapiro on his inauguration as governor of Pennsylvania. “Gov. Shapiro made history by winning the governor’s race by the largest margin for a non-incumbent since 1946. He did that by showing…

The Weekender (1/13/23)

Weekender Jan 13, 2023

The Weekender (1/13/23)

Welcome to the Democratic Governors Association’s Friday newsletter, the Weekender. Let’s get started. Kentucky: A new poll from Morning Consult shows Gov. Andy Beshear kicking off the election year with strong support from Kentuckians across party lines. The poll shows the governor’s overall approval rating at 60%, making him one of the nation’s most popular…

The Latest

DGA Statement on Filing Deadline in Mississippi Governor’s Race

Chris Sununu Leaves New Hampshire Behind for His Own National Vanity Tour

New Poll Shows Gov. Beshear’s Approval on the Rise

The Hill: “The Political Magic of Democratic Governors”

In State of the State Address, Gov. Laura Kelly Outlines Bipartisan Agenda for Kansas: Tax Relief, Better Public Schools, and Health Care

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Phil Murphy on 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

New Poll: “Majority of Mississippi Voters Prefer New Governor in 2023”

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

The Weekender (1/13/23)