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DGA Announces Senior Staff

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DGA Announces Senior Staff

  Washington, DC—Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson announced that the DGA had filled out its senior staff roles for the 2015-16 cycles. Full bios of each staffer are below. “The DGA has put together an experienced and well-rounded team to lead our efforts in the upcoming elections,” Pearson said. “We face a challenging…

 Meet Kate Brown – Oregon's Next Governor

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 Meet Kate Brown – Oregon's Next Governor

Tomorrow, at 10:00AM PST, Secretary of State Kate Brown will be sworn in as Oregon’s 38th Governor and then address a joint session of the Oregon legislature. Brown’s remarks will focus on the need to unite and get back to work on behalf of Oregon families. She’ll lay out a series of immediate reforms needed…

DGA Statement on Gov. Kitzhaber’s Resignation

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DGA Statement on Gov. Kitzhaber’s Resignation

  WASHINGTON DC – In response to Gov. John Kitzhaber’s announcement today that he will resign from office, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement: “Governor Kitzhaber made the right decision to step down today.  Secretary of State Kate Brown has a long record of making government more accountable to Oregonians and we…

DGA Statement on Missouri Governor’s Race  

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DGA Statement on Missouri Governor’s Race  

WASHINGTON D.C., — Following today’s announcement by Senator Claire McCaskill that she has decided not to seek the office of Governor and instead will support Attorney General Chris Koster, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released this statement: “As a career prosecutor who has always put Missouri families and their safety first, Attorney General Chris Koster…

DGA Chairman Gov. Steve Bullock’s Statement on the Passing of Gov. Mario Cuomo

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DGA Chairman Gov. Steve Bullock’s Statement on the Passing of Gov. Mario Cuomo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana Governor Gov. Steve Bullock, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today released the following statement:  “At a time when politics can seem so small and petty, today we mourn the loss of a true giant in former Governor Mario Cuomo – a man with big ideas and bold principles who always…

Governor Bullock Elected Chair of the DGA

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Governor Bullock Elected Chair of the DGA

Montana Governor Steve Bullock was elected Chair of the Democratic Governors Association at the organization’s annual meeting today, succeeding Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, who served as Chair for 2013 and 2014. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy was elected Chair-Elect. “Democratic governors are leading and delivering real results for Americans. We’re creating jobs so we can grow…

DGA Congratulates Governor Hickenlooper on his Reelection

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DGA Congratulates Governor Hickenlooper on his Reelection

WASHINGTON, DC – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, today issued the following statement on the reelection of Governor John Hickenlooper: “On behalf of Democratic governors across the country, I would like to congratulate Governor John Hickenlooper on his well-deserved reelection victory. Governor Hickenlooper brought Colorado’s economy back by working across the aisle…

DGA Congratulates David Ige on His Victory in Hawaii

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DGA Congratulates David Ige on His Victory in Hawaii

WASHINGTON, DC – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement congratulating David Ige on his victory in Hawaii: “Tonight, the people of Hawaii elected a true champion of middle-class families to be their next Governor.  David Ige has dedicated his life’s work to strengthening Hawaii’s schools, creating jobs,…

DGA Statement on the Maine General Election

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DGA Statement on the Maine General Election

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement on the Maine general election: “Mike Michaud has spent his entire career working across the aisle to deliver results for the middle class. He understands the challenges of working people, because he is one of them. While he came up…

DGA Statement on Michigan General Election

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DGA Statement on Michigan General Election

WASHINGTON, DC—Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, tonight issued the following statement on Michigan’s general election:  “Despite a tough electoral environment and millions of dollars in negative ads funded by Republicans against him, Mark Schauer ran a spirited race for governor. He ran a campaign that put schools and middle-class jobs first.…

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