The Weekender (11/11/22)
Welcome to the Democratic Governors Association’s weekend newsletter, the Weekender.
Let’s get started.
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Across the country, voters rejected extremism and elected candidates with a track record of fighting for a better future for working families and children instead of promoting a MAGA agenda.
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Massachusetts Governor-Elect Maura Healey on MSNBC with Lawrence O’Donnell on her historic win on Tuesday night.
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I know our brightest days are ahead. Thank you, Colorado! pic.twitter.com/9i7QvWOGAV
— Jared Polis (@PolisForCO) November 9, 2022
Thank you CT! pic.twitter.com/0S35MxnfEA
— Ned Lamont (@NedLamont) November 9, 2022
Mahalo for your support!
We are truly grateful. 🙏🏼#Mahalo #Gratitude pic.twitter.com/VUp7KPkfhe
— Dr. Josh Green (@DrJoshGreen) November 9, 2022
Thank you, Illinois. Time to get to work. pic.twitter.com/DfYJZzeZpk
— JB Pritzker (@JBPritzker) November 9, 2022
I thank the people of Kansas for the honor to continue serving the state we love. These first 4 years were about getting our state back on track. These next 4 years are about making sure Kansas lives up to its potential as the best place to raise a family. The future is bright.
— Laura Kelly (@LauraKellyKS) November 9, 2022
Tonight, Maine people sent a clear message. We will continue to move forward, and won’t go back. We will continue to fight problems, and not one another. This night belongs to all of us. Thank you, Maine! I love you! pic.twitter.com/sv92kZ11PW
— Janet Mills (@JanetMillsforME) November 9, 2022
Maryland, last night you showed that if we stand divided, we cannot win—but if we stand united, we cannot lose.
I am humbled and ready to be your next governor. pic.twitter.com/wK8D8Z1h61
— Wes Moore for Maryland Governor (@iamwesmoore) November 9, 2022
We did it, Massachusetts. pic.twitter.com/7JgwKxEMw8
— Maura Healey (@maura_healey) November 9, 2022
Thank you, Michigan! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to keep getting things done with all of you.
This victory belongs to those who made their voices heard. We're reminded that this office does not belong to any person or party. It belongs to all of us. pic.twitter.com/8hJIWTm5Rg
— Gretchen Whitmer (@gretchenwhitmer) November 9, 2022
Thank you, Minnesota. Let’s get to work! pic.twitter.com/seJG549YTg
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) November 9, 2022
Thank you New Mexico.
Together, we chose progress.
Our future is bright.
💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/4N8k4tSVya— Michelle Lujan Grisham (@Michelle4NM) November 9, 2022
Tonight, a glass ceiling was shattered in the State of New York.
Thank you to everyone who made it happen — this victory is yours. pic.twitter.com/1p5p4xh6Cv
— Kathy Hochul (@KathyHochul) November 9, 2022
Thank you, Oregon! pic.twitter.com/RD9b9POrAq
— Tina Kotek (@TinaKotek) November 10, 2022
Real freedom prevailed in Pennsylvania. I’m humbled and proud to be your next Governor. pic.twitter.com/MxzNt8ajKb
— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) November 9, 2022
Thank you, Rhode Island!
We’re just getting started. pic.twitter.com/mrr2F3WZBC
— Governor Dan McKee (@DanMcKeeRI) November 9, 2022
Four more years. pic.twitter.com/1YqHHCvTFR
— Tony Evers (@Tony4WI) November 11, 2022
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- DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on the historic success of Democratic governors in the midterms.
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