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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…

DGA Statement on Greg Zanetti’s Entrance to New Mexico’s Republican Gubernatorial Primary

Yesterday, Greg Zanetti announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of New Mexico. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Greg Zanetti is a failed fringe candidate who’s running on fearmongering and lies. Zanetti has come up short in his bid for statewide office before – losing the Republican…

Wisconsin Republicans Join Disgraced Ex-Governor On Conspiracy-Driven Trip to Arizona Audit Site

The WI GOP is diving deeper down the ‘Big Lie’ rabbit hole and Gov. Tony Evers is the only thing standing in their way. Last weekend, four GOP lawmakers buddied up with disgraced former Missouri governor Eric Greitens on a conspiracy-driven trip to the sham Arizona election audit site. Their visit coincides with the WI…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Faces Growing Onslaught of Primary Challengers

Greg Abbott’s failed leadership is earning him an increasingly competitive primary field as more and more Republicans consider throwing their hat in the ring. In the latest news in potential challengers to Abbott, Allen West resigned from his position as Texas GOP Chairman to consider taking on Abbott, and former Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller, who was also…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Kelly Leads Kansas to Excellence in Economic Development in Contrast to Brownback Disaster

This week, Gov. Laura Kelly announced the State of Kansas has been awarded Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel award, which recognizes states for attracting high-value investment projects that create a significant number of new jobs in their communities. Gov. Kelly has led Kansas with a firm commitment to pro-growth and inclusive policies that have…

RGA’s Recruitment Failure in Michigan Drags on as GOP Loses Out on ‘Dream Candidate’ (Again)

“If Michigan Republicans were hoping for an apparent dream ticket for Governor…the dream is over.” After the Michigan Republican Party’s “dream candidate” Candice Miller passed on jumping into the GOP primary for governor, Miller is once again dashing the RGA’s hopes for a “dream ticket” in Michigan — this time rejecting the opportunity to provide much-needed support to the…

DGA Statement on Jim Renacci Challenging Gov. Mike DeWine in OH GOP Primary

WVXU in Cincinnati: “Talk about being between a rock and a hard place.” In the ongoing GOP civil war, former Rep. Jim Renacci launched an aggressive gubernatorial primary challenge against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who was already vulnerable due to Ohio’s position as the “#1 state when it comes to public corruption” on his watch. …

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