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Dem Govs Get It Done: While Republicans Introduce Anti-Democratic Voting Restrictions, Democratic Governors Protect and Expand the Right to Vote

A recent article by the Washington Post highlighted Democratic governors across the country who are dropping barriers to voting as Republicans embrace anti-democratic voting restrictions. Following a slew of restrictions in states with GOP-controlled legislatures like Georgia, Florida and Iowa, Democratic governors are leading the way by making permanent the practices that led to record-high…

Is Kelly Schulz Running for Governor? Marylanders Search for Signs of Life From MIA Campaign

Schulz Hiding from Taking Positions on Key Issues It’s been over two months since she announced her campaign for governor, but Marylanders have barely seen or heard anything Republican Kelly Schulz and her MIA campaign. Whether it’s a lack of events, interviews or even social media posts, Schulz is staying completely silent and hiding from…

Cheating Ciattarelli in Hot Water for Violating Public Financing Laws

Just one week after winning the New Jersey GOP primary for governor, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has been caught illegally raising money for his campaign. Yesterday, the New Jersey Democratic State Committee filed a formal complaint with the Election Law Enforcement Commission against Ciattarelli for violating campaign finance regulations. “Jack Ciattarelli has been caught red-handed improperly…

Nevada GOP Primary Gets Messy as Joey Gilbert Takes Swings at Fellow Republicans

The GOP’s ongoing civil war has made its way to Nevada. “Trump lawyer” Joey Gilbert entered the Nevada GOP primary for governor this week, and he’s already dragging the race to the right by attacking his opponents for not being loyal enough to Trump. The former boxer who called masks “face diaper[s]” didn’t pull any…

Statement from DGA Chair Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on the Supreme Court’s Ruling to Uphold the Affordable Care Act

Democratic Governors Association Chair New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act: “I am incredibly relieved the Supreme Court voted to uphold the Affordable Care Act today. But as we emerge from one of the worst public health crises in history, it’s…

VIDEO: When Virginians Get Health Care, Glenn Youngkin Gets “Sad”: DGA Launches New Video Slamming Youngkin’s Opposition to Medicaid Expansion

Today, the DGA launched a new video showcasing Glenn Youngkin’s opposition to expanding Medicaid, a move that expanded health care to more than half a million Virginians who were previously uninsured. Youngkin lamented the critical measure to increase health care access, which was championed under Democratic leadership, calling it “sad.” Watch the new video here. Youngkin’s staunch rejection…

Newest GOP Candidate in PA Gov. Race Highlights Chaotic Republican Primary Field Focused on Donald Trump’s Conspiracies

With Charlie Gerow, a political hack and media personality, announcing he’s hopping into the Pennsylvania GOP primary for governor, the race is quickly unraveling into a crowded, chaotic contest that has already been defined by extreme, pro-Trump litmus tests. Donald Trump’s ‘Big Lie’ about election fraud is front and center in the Republican primary for governor…

DGA Statement on Matt Salmon Entering the Crowded, Extreme GOP Primary for Arizona Governor

Today, Former Republican Congressman Matt Salmon announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Matt Salmon is the latest candidate in the Arizona GOP’s increasingly messy, far-right primary contest to model his campaign off of Donald Trump’s conspiracy theories. Salmon launched…

DGA Statement on Joey Gilbert’s Entrance to Nevada Republican Primary for Governor

This week, far-right Trump lawyer Joey Gilbert announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Nevada governor. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Joey Gilbert is a Trump crony and his candidacy will drag the NV GOP primary to the extreme right. His entrance into the already crowded field will…

Doug Mastriano’s Latest Absurd Claim to Push Trump’s Election Lies: “There were better elections” in Iraq and Afghanistan

“What the hell is he talking about?” Just weeks after his conspiracy theory tourism trip to Arizona’s sham audit site, likely GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Doug Mastriano repeatedly claimed, “There were better elections in Iraq when we were there occupying the country. There were better elections in Afghanistan.” Watch the clip here. It’s no surprise…

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