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DGA Statement on GOP Power Grabs

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo (RI) released the following statement on the attempts by Republican lawmakers to restrict elected Democratic governors in Wisconsin and Michigan. “Changing the rules when you don’t like the outcome is a move befitting a playground bully, not elected leaders in the world’s greatest democracy. Yet unfortunately, that’s…

DGA Announces New Executive Director

Noam Lee to Lead Committee for Upcoming Cycle Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Gina Raimondo announced that Noam Lee has been promoted to serve as the DGA’s Executive Director for the upcoming cycle. Lee has been a Democratic organizer and fundraiser for a decade. He has been with the DGA since 2013, having served…

DGA Statement on Louisiana’s Gubernatorial Race

The DGA released the following statement regarding Senator John Kennedy’s decision not to run for governor in 2019: “Republicans only now seem to understand what Louisianans have known all along: John Bel Edwards has turned the state around with strong fiscal leadership after years of mismanagement,” said Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Jared Leopold. “Only…

Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Cuomo as Next Vice Chair of National Governors Association

Today, America’s Democratic Governors voted to make New York Governor Andrew Cuomo the next Vice Chair of the National Governors Association. Montana Governor Steve Bullock is currently the Chair of the bipartisan organization through next July. Upon the conclusion of his term, a Republican will serve as NGA Chair, and Governor Cuomo will become Vice…

Democratic Governors Elect Governor Gina Raimondo as Next DGA Chair

Governor Phil Murphy to Serve as Chair-Elect for 2020 NEW ORLEANS – America’s Democratic Governors voted today to elect Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo to serve as the new Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2019. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will serve as Vice Chair and Chair-Elect for 2020. The vote came at…

VIDEO: Morning Joe Panel on Democratic Governors’ Midwest Success: “We’re Back to Blue”

On Morning Joe yesterday, MSNBC political analysts John Heilemann, Robert Costa, and host Joe Scarborough discussed the success of Democratic governors in the Midwest, saying that “we’re back to blue” in “big, important, industrial Midwestern states.” Heilemann pointed out that these Democratic wins point to electoral problems for Donald Trump in 2020. Costa highlighted Scott…

Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Jay Inslee (WA) Statement On Georgia Ballot Counting

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Jay Inslee (WA) released the following statement on the ballot counting process in Georgia: “Throughout this entire election process, Secretary of State Brian Kemp has ignored his own blatant conflicts of interest and undemocratically thrown every possible roadblock in front of the voters of Georgia. By only resigning from…

DGA Statement on Last Night’s Record Breaking Cycle

Today, at a press conference at Democratic Governors Association headquarters, DGA Chair Jay Inslee (D-WA) announced the results of last night’s historic election. Highlights include flipping SEVEN governor’s seats, representing 38 million more Americans, and potentially expanding health care coverage to 319,000 more people. Here are some highlights of Gov. Inslee’s remarks as prepared for…

DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Ned Lamont’s Victory in Connecticut

DGA Chair Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) issued the following statement on Governor-Elect Ned Lamont’s victory in Connecticut’s gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor-Elect Ned Lamont on his victory in Connecticut. Ned will bring his extensive business experience to the governor’s office to move the state forward. “Ned knows what Connecticut needs and will fight to grow…

4 AM GOVERNORS UPDATE

SEVEN FLIPS – ALL TOWARDS DEMS: Democrats have flipped 7 governorships: Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nevada, Kansas, New Mexico and Maine. During the last two midterm waves, 6 governorships flipped. Republicans picked up 6 governorships in 2010; Democrats picked up 6 governorships in 2006. No party has netted more than 6 governorships since 1994. MAJORITY POPULATION Democratic governors now represent…

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