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DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

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DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s inauguration: “Congratulations to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on her inauguration today. In her first term, Gov. Lujan Grisham brought real results to New Mexico families, spearheading a first-of-its-kind free-college program, securing millions…

DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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DGA Statement on the Swearing-In of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Today, 2023 DGA Chair and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s inauguration: “Congratulations to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on her inauguration today. In her first term as governor, Gov. Whitmer always put Michigan first. She worked with both parties to deliver historic education investments, fix the roads,…

DGA Announces Kiki McLean to Continue to Serve as Treasurer

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DGA Announces Kiki McLean to Continue to Serve as Treasurer

The DGA announced today that, after serving as Treasurer for the 2021-22 election cycle, Catherine “Kiki” McLean will continue to serve in her role as Treasurer. “Kiki was a core member of the fantastic leadership team that paved the way for our success this cycle and I am thrilled to announce she will continue to…

Axios Highlights How New Dem Govs Made Freedom, Patriotism Central to Winning Campaigns

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Axios Highlights How New Dem Govs Made Freedom, Patriotism Central to Winning Campaigns

Today, Axios is shining a light on Democratic governors-elect Wes Moore and Josh Shapiro for making core American values like freedom and patriotism central to their campaigns against Trump-backed election deniers. “Democrats in the mold of Moore and Shapiro talk about sweeping policy agendas — education, health care, jobs — through the lens of freedom,”…

Politico Highlights Dynamic Coalition of Democratic Governors Elected in 2022: “They might be the future of the party”

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Politico Highlights Dynamic Coalition of Democratic Governors Elected in 2022: “They might be the future of the party”

New reporting from Politico is spotlighting the dynamic coalition of Democratic governors elected in the midterm elections and their role as the future of the Democratic Party. READ from Politico: Democrats elected a big class of young governors. They might be the future of the party. Politico writes that Democratic governors’ “commanding victories against Republican…

DGA Announces New Executive Director

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DGA Announces New Executive Director

Today, Democratic Governors Association incoming Chair Phil Murphy announced Meghan Meehan-Draper will serve as the DGA’s Executive Director for the upcoming election cycle. Meghan Meehan-Draper has been with the DGA since 2015, having served as a member of DGA’s winning senior leadership team this cycle helping secure historic victories for Democratic governors. Under her leadership…

Democratic Governors Select Gov. Phil Murphy As Next DGA Chair

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Democratic Governors Select Gov. Phil Murphy As Next DGA Chair

Gov. Laura Kelly Selected As Vice Chair, Gov.-Elect Wes Moore As Finance Chair, and Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro As Chair of Strategic Engagement This weekend, America’s Democratic governors voted to elect New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to serve as the new Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2023. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly will serve as…

At Winter Meeting, Democratic Governors Celebrate Historic Wins and Look Ahead to 2023

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At Winter Meeting, Democratic Governors Celebrate Historic Wins and Look Ahead to 2023

This weekend, Democratic governors and governors-elect gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the DGA’s annual winter meeting. They discussed how Democrats in governor’s races ran on kitchen-table issues to pick up a net of two seats and how the DGA is planning ahead and investing to win in 2023 and beyond. Here’s what people are…

MEMO: How the DGA Quarterbacked the Best Midterm Gubernatorial Result Since 1986

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MEMO: How the DGA Quarterbacked the Best Midterm Gubernatorial Result Since 1986

TO: Interested Parties FROM: Marshall Cohen, DGA Political Director DATE: December 2, 2022 SUBJECT: How the DGA Quarterbacked the Best Midterm Gubernatorial Result Since 1986 In 2022, the DGA made history. With key wins in gubernatorial races across the country, the DGA defied expectations and beat historical trends. The party in power in the first term of a new…

DGA Statement on Mike Braun’s Entrance Into the Indiana GOP Primary for Governor

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DGA Statement on Mike Braun’s Entrance Into the Indiana GOP Primary for Governor

Today, Republican Senator Mike Braun announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor. Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement: “Just like he did in his business, Mike Braun went to the Senate and sold out Hoosier workers and families. He’s repeatedly opposed helping Indiana’s economy by rejecting bipartisan…

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