Democratic Governors Association

Contribute

Chip in to protect our blue firewall!

If we want to stop the Republicans' dangerous agenda, defend reproductive rights, and protect our democracy, we have to keep pace with the GOP's millions in fundraising. Please don’t wait: rush your gift to elect Dem govs >>

The Latest

Filter

Court Forces Scott Walker to Face His Fear: Wisconsin Voters

Latest News

Court Forces Scott Walker to Face His Fear: Wisconsin Voters

A court ruling today will force Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to hold special elections for two State Senate seats he had been illegally leaving vacant out of a fear that Democrats would win in special elections. It’s no secret that Governor Walker has been running scared. He recently emailed his supporters, “We could lose” and called a Democratic…

ICYMI: With Two Months to Go, Georgia Republicans Race to Their Base

Latest News

ICYMI: With Two Months to Go, Georgia Republicans Race to Their Base

In case you missed it, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution detailed the race to the right happening in the Republican gubernatorial primary in Georgia. Every one of the candidates has run far to the right of current Governor Nathan Deal in hopes of courting the far-right fringes of the party. The candidates have staked out such extreme…

After Rauner’s “Difficult Night,” Another Analyst Moves ILGOV Race Towards Democrats

Latest News

After Rauner’s “Difficult Night,” Another Analyst Moves ILGOV Race Towards Democrats

Rauner’s Poor Showing “Confirmed His Overall Weakness” Another election analyst is shifting their race rating after Governor Bruce Rauner earned only 51.4% of the Republican vote Tuesday night. Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball is moving the Illinois gubernatorial race from “Tossup” to “Lean Democratic” based off Rauner’s disastrous primary showing: Gov. Bruce Rauner (R-IL) endured a difficult night…

Et Tu, Bruce-tus? Beware the Ives of March

Latest News

Et Tu, Bruce-tus? Beware the Ives of March

Rauner Can’t Get Ives Endorsement After Stabbing Primary Challenger in the Back Bruce Rauner suffered an embarrassing “victory” Tuesday night when 48% of Republicans voted to toss the incumbent off the ticket. In a desperate attempt to blunt Jeanne Ives’ momentum, Rauner resorted to running untruthful ads that were rated “Pants on Fire.” Now, Ives says she won’t endorse…

National Analyst Moves Race To “Lean Democratic” After Rauner’s Disastrous Primary Performance

Latest News

National Analyst Moves Race To “Lean Democratic” After Rauner’s Disastrous Primary Performance

How bad was Governor Bruce Rauner’s primary performance? Well, one national analyst saw enough warning signs in Rauner’s subpar results that it moved the Illinois Governor’s race from “Tilt Democratic” to “Lean Democratic.” Roll Call’s Nathan Gonzales cited Rauner’s “problems with the Republican base” and compared him to former Senator Mark Kirk’s 2016 loss: “It’s clear…

What People Are Saying: Rauner’s Poor Performance Foreshadows Tough Fall Election

Latest News

What People Are Saying: Rauner’s Poor Performance Foreshadows Tough Fall Election

Last night, Governor Bruce Rauner barley survived a primary challenge after 48% of Republicans voted to oust him. Reporters focused on how Rauner’s poor performance confirms his standing as the “most endangered governor running for reelection.” Reporters also pointed out the surge in Democratic primary turnout, and how that foreshadowed success in the fall. What…

Ives Strikes Back: Won’t Talk to “Unelectable” Rauner

Latest News

Ives Strikes Back: Won’t Talk to “Unelectable” Rauner

Ives: “I really don’t care to say anything to the Governor at this point” The fractures in the Illinois Republican Party aren’t going away any time soon. This morning, Governor Bruce Rauner admitted he hadn’t called Jeanne Ives after their contentious primary ended last night. And now in an interview on Chicago’s Morning Answer, Ives…

NEW VIDEO: Rauner Admits He Still Hasn’t Talked with Ives

Latest News

NEW VIDEO: Rauner Admits He Still Hasn’t Talked with Ives

GOP Still Divided After Contentious Primary While most politicians would seek to repair the damage of a close primary, Bruce Rauner admitted this morning on WGN that he still hasn’t talked with Jeanne Ives. Rauner – who declared victory before the race was called – never even bothered to call his Republican opponent. Watch the video here. Reporter: “It was a very…

DGA Launches New Digital Video on Rauner: “Failed Governor”

Latest News

DGA Launches New Digital Video on Rauner: “Failed Governor”

This morning, the Democratic Governors Association launched a new digital video, “Failed Governor,” highlighting the disastrous record of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rauner nearly lost his primary to a virtual no-name Republican state representative. He enters the general election as the nation’s most vulnerable governor, with low approval ratings due to his mismanagement of the state.…

MEMO: Rauner’s Embarrassing Victory Underscores His Vulnerability

Latest News

MEMO: Rauner’s Embarrassing Victory Underscores His Vulnerability

Introduction  In December of 2017, Bruce Rauner brushed off a primary challenge from state Representative Jeanne Ives as a “process” – “You get some fringe elements or whatever coming in.” In March of 2018, Rauner beat Ives by a meager 4% margin. A candidate who was once dismissed as “fringe” nearly knocked off a sitting governor. Rauner’s near-loss signals…

Load More