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DGA Statement on Steve Gaynor Joining Arizona GOP Race for Governor

Today, Steve Gaynor announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Arizona. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Steve Gaynor is a wealthy opportunist who’s spent his entire political career putting shady political pursuits and power-grabs ahead of the needs of Arizonans, creating a sham nonprofit to influence redistricting in favor of the…

ICYMI: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Elected Vice Chair of National Governors Association

In a vote by his fellow governors Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was elected to help lead the National Governors Association as vice chairman. Gov. Murphy, who previously served as chair of the DGA, will oversee the organization alongside Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and work with governors across the country to provide solutions to the issues…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Gov. Lamont Signs Bipartisan, “Historic” Budget to Jumpstart Connecticut Economy

Yesterday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a transformative budget that will set the course for economic success and deliver necessary relief for Connecticut families and businesses. The budget, which passed the legislature in a bipartisan vote, sends money to communities and social services, expands access to health care, and gives tax relief to workers — all without…

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…

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