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DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Murphy Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in New Jersey

Today, DGA Chair New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Governor Phil Murphy securing the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nomination: “Congratulations to Gov. Murphy on securing the Democratic nomination for governor in New Jersey. In his first term, Gov. Murphy expanded access to affordable health care, combatted climate change, and put…

DGA Statement on Terry McAuliffe Becoming the Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia

Tonight, DGA Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Terry McAuliffe’s primary victory in Virginia: “Congratulations to Terry McAuliffe on his victory tonight in Virginia. Terry is a proven leader with a track record of delivering results for Virginians. Throughout his time as governor, Terry implemented bold initiatives to create good-paying jobs…

RGA in Disarray: Donald Trump Blasts RGA Chair Doug Ducey as ‘Unelectable RINO’

The nasty squabbling between Donald Trump and RGA Chair Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey continues to get worse, with Trump attacking Ducey directly, calling him an “unelectable RINO.” Watch coverage of Trump’s latest meltdown against Ducey here. Trump has made his negative opinions of Ducey well-known, with one report by the Daily Beast saying Trump is looking to “personally spoil any of Ducey’s…

Trump Still Wants a Sham, Arizona-Style Election Audit in PA, Do the GOP Candidates for Governor Agree with Him?

Donald Trump recently issued a statement demanding that Pennsylvania Republican legislators engage in a sham, partisan audit of the 2020 election, mirroring the audit in Arizona that’s “ground zero” of the ‘Big Lie’ that the 2020 election was stolen. This is raising the question: does the likely field of GOP candidates for governor agree? Trump’s call for…

WATCH: Rachel Maddow and WI Dems Chairman Ben Wikler Discuss How Gov. Tony Evers is the Last Line of Defense on Voting Rights

Latest News Jun 03, 2021

WATCH: Rachel Maddow and WI Dems Chairman Ben Wikler Discuss How Gov. Tony Evers is the Last Line of Defense on Voting Rights

Wisconsin Republicans are pushing Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ for another “fake election audit circus,” and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is the only thing standing in their way. Trump and his supporters have lost dozens of lawsuits, including ones that went before judges nominated by Trump. But GOP Speaker Robin Vos is chasing Trump’s pipe dream by…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Steve Sisolak Signs Legislation to Protect Voting Rights, Permanently Expand Mail-In Voting

Latest News Jun 03, 2021

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Steve Sisolak Signs Legislation to Protect Voting Rights, Permanently Expand Mail-In Voting

As Republicans continue to threaten the strength of the nation’s democracy in coordinated attacks on the right to vote, Democratic governors are taking action to ensure that voters are able to cast their ballots in free and fair elections. Yesterday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak took a monumental step in expanding access to the ballot box,…

Doug Mastriano Makes ‘Conspiracy Theory Tourism’ Visit to Arizona to Fuel Trump’s ‘Big Lie’

Latest News Jun 03, 2021

Doug Mastriano Makes ‘Conspiracy Theory Tourism’ Visit to Arizona to Fuel Trump’s ‘Big Lie’

As he gears up for his likely run for governor, far-right Pennsylvania Republican Senator Doug Mastriano is going to extremes to prove his undying loyalty to Donald Trump. Mastriano, along with two other Pennsylvania Republican legislators, made a “conspiracy theory tourism” trip to Arizona to show his support for the unreliable, conspiracy theory-driven, partisan audit of the…

ICYMI: GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher Violates Ethics Rules with Shady Reimbursements for Expensive Meals

Latest News Jun 03, 2021

ICYMI: GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher Violates Ethics Rules with Shady Reimbursements for Expensive Meals

For someone who says he wants to drain the swamp, Rep. Mike Gallagher is knee-deep in the mud after violating House ethics rules by reimbursing his official Congressional staffer for non-travel-related campaign expenses. Between August 2019 and December 2020, the likely WI GOP candidate for governor reimbursed a staffer for $1,147 in campaign expenses. Gallagher’s…

DeWine Under Fire Again as Republican Infighting Emboldens Far-Right Challengers

Cincinnati Enquirer: “If you’re looking for red flags surrounding DeWine’s Republican support, they aren’t difficult to find.” Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s hold over his own party is slipping as the ongoing GOP civil war is ramping up in Ohio, with likely primary challengers like former Congressman Jim Renacci smelling blood in the water. Recent reporting…

DGA Statement on Kari Lake’s Entrance to Arizona’s Crowded Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Today, Kari Lake announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Kari Lake is a failed journalist and far-right conspiracy theorist who is unfit to govern the state of Arizona. She has publicly embraced fringe politics and supports the Arizona Senate’s…

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DGA Statement on Gov. Phil Murphy Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in New Jersey

DGA Statement on Terry McAuliffe Becoming the Democratic Nominee for Governor of Virginia

RGA in Disarray: Donald Trump Blasts RGA Chair Doug Ducey as ‘Unelectable RINO’

Trump Still Wants a Sham, Arizona-Style Election Audit in PA, Do the GOP Candidates for Governor Agree with Him?

WATCH: Rachel Maddow and WI Dems Chairman Ben Wikler Discuss How Gov. Tony Evers is the Last Line of Defense on Voting Rights

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Steve Sisolak Signs Legislation to Protect Voting Rights, Permanently Expand Mail-In Voting

Doug Mastriano Makes ‘Conspiracy Theory Tourism’ Visit to Arizona to Fuel Trump’s ‘Big Lie’

ICYMI: GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher Violates Ethics Rules with Shady Reimbursements for Expensive Meals

DeWine Under Fire Again as Republican Infighting Emboldens Far-Right Challengers

DGA Statement on Kari Lake’s Entrance to Arizona’s Crowded Republican Gubernatorial Primary