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TOMORROW: Dem Govs Will Represent a Majority of Americans

Tomorrow, Monday, January 14th, three states will swear in Democratic governors: Illinois, Kansas, and Oregon. With the inauguration of Governors-elect JB Pritzker (IL) and Laura Kelly (KS), Democratic governors will represent 175 million people: a majority of Americans. Governor Kate Brown (OR) will also be sworn in to serve her first full term as governor.…

DGA Files Public Records Request Seeking Information About Jim Justice’s Business Dealings and Tax Delinquencies of Affiliated Companies

Justice Announced Re-Election Bid Monday, But Hasn’t Come Clean on Ethics Scandal Today, the Democratic Governors Association sent public information requests for records of emails and communications from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s office pertaining to the scandal surrounding unpaid penalties and tax delinquency of companies affiliated with Governor Justice and his son. In August…

Dem Govs Call for End of Shutdown

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

Dem Govs Call for End of Shutdown

As Day 18 of the government shutdown drags on, hundreds of thousands of federal workers go without a paycheck. Democratic governors across the country are calling upon legislators in Washington, DC to end the shutdown and to get back to working for Americans. DGA Policy Chair New York Governor Andrew Cuomo “We will not allow…

TOMORROW: Connecticut Gov. Elect Ned Lamont To Be Sworn In

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

TOMORROW: Connecticut Gov. Elect Ned Lamont To Be Sworn In

Tomorrow, Wednesday January 9th, Governor-elect Ned Lamont will be sworn in as the 89th Governor of Connecticut. Governor-elect Ned Lamont will succeed Democratic Governor Dan Malloy. Malloy led Connecticut through one of its darkest days, the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Malloy passed significant gun violence prevention laws, led on affordable housing, and enacted major criminal justice reforms.…

ROUNDUP: Five New Democratic Governors Sworn In

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

ROUNDUP: Five New Democratic Governors Sworn In

On Monday and Tuesday, five states celebrated the inaugurations of new Democratic governors. Newly inaugurated Governors Gavin Newsom (CA), Tim Walz (MN) and Jared Polis (CO) succeeded Democratic Governors Jerry Brown (CA), Mark Dayton (MN), and John Hickenlooper (CO). Governor Polis made history as the first openly gay man inaugurated as governor in American history.…

ICYMI: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Has $8.4M In Bank For Re-Election Effort

Latest News Jan 08, 2019

ICYMI: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Has $8.4M In Bank For Re-Election Effort

Today, the Associated Press reported on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ fundraising efforts going into the 2019 cycle. Governor Edwards has impressive grassroots support, with 87% of his 2018 fundraising from Louisiana donors, and a majority of his donors contributing less than $250. AP: Louisiana governor has $8.4M in bank for re-election effort BATON ROUGE,…

TOMORROW: Colorado Gov. Elect To Be Sworn In

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8th, Governor-elect Jared Polis will be sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Colorado. Polis won a commanding victory in November, with the most votes ever for a gubernatorial candidate in state history. He will become the first openly gay man inaugurated as governor in American history. Polis takes over from Governor…

DGA Statement on Mississippi’s Gubernatorial Race

The Democratic Governors Association released the following statement regarding Mississippi’s gubernatorial race, following Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves’ campaign announcement today: “Mississippi Republicans appear headed for a divisive and ugly primary this August with Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and State Rep. Robert Foster already in the race,” said DGA Communications Director Jared Leopold. “Tate Reeves has…

New Year’s Inauguration Roundup

This week, five states kicked off the new year by swearing in Democratic governors. Newly inaugurated Governors Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM), and Janet Mills (ME) highlighted their plans to grow the economy, invest in education and expand access to health care. Democratic Governors Association Chair Gina Raimondo (RI) and DGA Policy Chair…

TODAY: Maine Gov.-Elect Janet Mills To Be Sworn In

Today at 6PM, Maine turns the page on eight years of failed policies as Janet Mills is sworn in to become the first woman governor of the state. Mills is part of a record-setting 2018 class of six Democratic women governors. Governors Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), and Gina Raimondo (RI) were inaugurated…

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TOMORROW: Dem Govs Will Represent a Majority of Americans

DGA Files Public Records Request Seeking Information About Jim Justice’s Business Dealings and Tax Delinquencies of Affiliated Companies

Dem Govs Call for End of Shutdown

TOMORROW: Connecticut Gov. Elect Ned Lamont To Be Sworn In

ROUNDUP: Five New Democratic Governors Sworn In

ICYMI: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Has $8.4M In Bank For Re-Election Effort

TOMORROW: Colorado Gov. Elect To Be Sworn In

DGA Statement on Mississippi’s Gubernatorial Race

New Year’s Inauguration Roundup

TODAY: Maine Gov.-Elect Janet Mills To Be Sworn In