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WATCH: As Richard Irvin Prepares to Enter IL GOP Primary, New DGA Video Highlights His Support for Gov. JB Pritzker

Today, ahead of Richard Irvin’s campaign launch, the DGA launched a new video highlighting Irvin’s long record of praising Gov. JB Pritzker. Watch the new video here. As Aurora Mayor, Irvin lauded Gov. Pritzker as “a great friend, a great leader, who has guided our state with professionalism and compassion throughout this entire pandemic.” Irvin…

Trump Arizona Rally to Feature GOP Gov. Candidate Kari Lake as Featured Guest

Latest News Jan 14, 2022

Trump Arizona Rally to Feature GOP Gov. Candidate Kari Lake as Featured Guest

Tomorrow, Donald Trump will travel to Arizona for a rally where Kari Lake, Trump’s endorsed candidate in the Arizona race for governor, will take the stage as his featured guest. The rally is promising to be “a continuation of President Trump’s unprecedented effort to advance the MAGA agenda” — including the Big Lie. All of…

National Coverage Highlights 2022 Governor’s Races As Critical to Protecting Democracy

Latest News Jan 14, 2022

National Coverage Highlights 2022 Governor’s Races As Critical to Protecting Democracy

This week, Axios, the Associated Press, Vanity Fair, and the New Republic reported that 2022 governor’s races will be critical to the future of democracy — stressing the importance of electing and re-electing Democratic governors who will protect and expand voting rights. Axios highlighted Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has vetoed Republican voting rights restrictions,…

Gov. Jared Polis Delivers Cost Savings, Big Solutions in Annual State of the State Address

Latest News Jan 14, 2022

Gov. Jared Polis Delivers Cost Savings, Big Solutions in Annual State of the State Address

In his annual State of the State address yesterday, Gov. Jared Polis highlighted his plan to tackle the challenges Colorado faces by fighting climate change, lowering costs, supporting law enforcement, and ending the pandemic. Here’s what people are saying about Gov. Polis’ address: Associated Press: “The Democratic governor told lawmakers his administration is seeking to…

Poll: Crowded Nevada GOP Primary Still Wide Open as Candidates Fail to Consolidate Support

Latest News Jan 14, 2022

Poll: Crowded Nevada GOP Primary Still Wide Open as Candidates Fail to Consolidate Support

A straw poll taken at the first Nevada GOP primary debate last week found the crowded field is still wide open, setting up a brutal race to earn far-right support. The poll placed Joey Gilbert on top with 27% of the vote, followed by Fred Simon at 25% and Michele Fiore at 19%. Former U.S.…

Following Record-Breaking Economic Growth in 2021, Gov. Beshear Continues to Drive Kentucky Forward with Budget that Puts Public Education First

Latest News Jan 14, 2022

Following Record-Breaking Economic Growth in 2021, Gov. Beshear Continues to Drive Kentucky Forward with Budget that Puts Public Education First

Among major plans to grow the economy and make life better for Kentucky families, Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled his state budget proposal that makes a record $2 billion transformative investment in pre-K-12 education to help ensure every Kentucky child has access to a world-class education. The proposal would be the single largest education investment in…

New Report Exposes Ron DeSantis’ ARP Hypocrisy

A new report from Gannett exposes Gov. Ron DeSantis for “capitalizing politically” on economic relief from the American Rescue Plan he opposed — but has since hypocritically tried to take credit for. Gannett says DeSantis “is using $3.8 billion in federal aid money to cover some of his most eye-catching initiatives in the spending plan,”…

DGA Statement on Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address

DGA Deputy Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement in response to Gov. Brian Kemp’s State of the State address: “Instead of outlining solutions to fix the biggest problems facing Georgia families, Brian Kemp’s speech was a laundry list of harmful, out-of-touch policies he thinks will help him survive his primary race to the…

Hartford Courant Editorial: “Gov. Lamont is Working to Keep Kids Safe and In School”

Hartford Courant: “Lamont is Sticking to His Goal” In a recent editorial, the Hartford Courant praised Gov. Ned Lamont for his plan “to do everything [he] can to keep kids in the classroom safely.” “Nothing compares to a great teacher in a classroom,” said Gov. Lamont. “He’s right. And top educators in Connecticut — who…

DGA Statement on Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address

DGA Deputy Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address: “Ron DeSantis continues to put his political ambitions first and has no serious solutions to the biggest problems facing Florida families other than more of his same hypocrisy and divisiveness. After letting one million…

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WATCH: As Richard Irvin Prepares to Enter IL GOP Primary, New DGA Video Highlights His Support for Gov. JB Pritzker

Trump Arizona Rally to Feature GOP Gov. Candidate Kari Lake as Featured Guest

National Coverage Highlights 2022 Governor’s Races As Critical to Protecting Democracy

Gov. Jared Polis Delivers Cost Savings, Big Solutions in Annual State of the State Address

Poll: Crowded Nevada GOP Primary Still Wide Open as Candidates Fail to Consolidate Support

Following Record-Breaking Economic Growth in 2021, Gov. Beshear Continues to Drive Kentucky Forward with Budget that Puts Public Education First

New Report Exposes Ron DeSantis’ ARP Hypocrisy

DGA Statement on Brian Kemp’s State of the State Address

Hartford Courant Editorial: “Gov. Lamont is Working to Keep Kids Safe and In School”

DGA Statement on Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address