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TUESDAY: Four Democratic Governors to be Sworn In

Today, Democratic governors will kick off a new year with four inaugurations on New Year’s Day. Governor-elects Gretchen Whitmer (MI) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) will celebrate their inaugurations on Tuesday. Both Michigan and New Mexico’s governorships have been held by Republicans for eight years, and will now flip to Democrats. Also Tuesday, Democratic Governors…

JANUARY: Guide to Dem Govs’ Inaugurations

This January, 15 Democratic governors will be inaugurated – including 11 new governors elected this November. This comes on the heels of a record-setting election night for Democrats. Democrats flipped 7 seats on election night, the largest Democratic pickup since 1982. Democrats also protected all 9 Democratic-held seats, including all 5 incumbents. (Incumbent David Ige…

DGA Statement on Government Shutdown

Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (RI) and Vice-Chair Governor Phil Murphy (NJ) released the following statement on the government shutdown’s impact on states: “President Trump and Washington Republicans are putting states’ economies at risk with their reckless political games in Washington, D.C.,” said Gov. Raimondo. “Hundreds of thousands of hard-working Americans will be…

Bevin’s Bad Week (And It’s Only Wednesday)

The weekend can’t come fast enough for Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. He started off his week picking a fight with the General Assembly, dragging them back to Frankfort with just a few hours notice for a special legislative session. But it was yesterday when Bevin “cemented his place in the history books as the most…

Roundup: Dem Govs Condemn Republican Lawsuit Against Affordable Care Act

Democratic governors across the country condemned the decision by a Texas judge Friday that undermined the entirety of the Affordable Care Act. Democratic governors promised to fight the Texas decision and to lead in their states on ensuring more people had the ability to enroll for health coverage. Democratic governors have been a leading voice…

DGA Statement on Walker Signing Power Grab Legislation

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Jared Leopold released the following statement on Scott Walker’s decision to sign legislation restricting the powers of governor-elect Tony Evers: “By signing this shameful and undemocratic legislation, Governor Scott Walker is cementing his legacy of extreme partisanship and divisiveness. This power grab is an assault on democracy – and it will not…

Matt Bevin Melts Down – Again

Unstable and unpopular governor attacks the press Yesterday, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin went on an unhinged Facebook rant attacking the state’s largest newspaper, the Louisville Courier-Journal, for investigating a state-run agency. It’s no wonder that the scandal-plagued governor is worried. Already, he has been exposed for giving a $215,000 taxpayer-funded raise to a friend–a move…

DGA Announces New Treasurer, Donald R. Sweitzer

Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (R.I.) announced today that Donald R. Sweitzer will serve as the DGA Treasurer for the upcoming cycle. “I am pleased to announce Don Sweitzer as the new DGA Treasurer. Don has been a trusted advisor to Democrats for decades, and I’m lucky to have him as a friend,…

DGA Announces Record-Setting $138 Million Raised to Date In 2017-18 Cycle

DGA broke previous fundraising record by more than $50M, en route to biggest Democratic gubernatorial pickup since 1982 Over 2017-18 cycle, DGA spent 85% of its resources to win campaigns Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced it raised $16.6 million across all entities in the final weeks of October and November. The DGA filed its…

Ralph Breaks the Promises: Rep. Abraham Flips on Commitment to Constituents

Abraham 3 days ago: ‘My focus right now is on my job’ for next 2 weeks Abraham today: I’m running for governor The Democratic Governors Association released the following statement regarding Congressman Ralph Abraham’s announced candidacy in Louisiana’s gubernatorial race: “Ralph Abraham is a typical politician who can’t even keep his promises for 72 hours,”…

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