United States US State & Territory Governorships Megathread

[Captain X]

It's a Blue State after all.

No, it's a blue city in control of a red state.

 

[Sergeant Foley]

No, it's a blue city in control of a red state.

You forgot about the Capitol City: Saint Paul

 

[Captain X]

Functionally, the Twin Cities and their suburbs are all just one big city. That's where all the blue is.

 

[Sergeant Foley]

Functionally, the Twin Cities and their suburbs are all just one big city. That's where all the blue is.

Nevada Republicans flipped Lieutenant Governor, State Controller offices; appear more likely to win back the Governorship.

 

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Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo (R) defeats incumbent NV Governor Steve Sisolak (D), increasing the number of GOP Governors in the country.

Here's an official concession from NV Governor Steve Sisolak (D), whose term ends on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

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Lombardo takes office as NV's 31st Governor on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

 

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Here's the full video of the victory speech from AZ Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D), who will take office as the Grand Canyon State's 24th Governor on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

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[strunkenwhite]

It was nice knowing you Minnesota

"for the first time in a decade" Eight years ago the state was in the same situation but with bigger majorities. I doubt things have changed that much.

 

[49ersfootball]

"for the first time in a decade" Eight years ago the state was in the same situation but with bigger majorities. I doubt things have changed that much.

Considering that Dayton held the job previously but his health problems escalated during the tailend of his 2nd term including when he collapsed during his State of the State Address on live TV.

 

[strunkenwhite]

Considering that Dayton held the job previously but his health problems escalated during the tailend of his 2nd term including when he collapsed during his State of the State Address on live TV.

That's true, but I'm not sure I understand the relevance. I doubt that had a very great impact on the DFL agenda writ large.

 

[49ersfootball]

That's true, but I'm not sure I understand the relevance. I doubt that had a very great impact on the DFL agenda writ large.

DFL has a majority of the statewide offices including the MN Supreme Court.

 

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United States Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has made his decision on whether he'll seek the LA Governor's Mansion in 2023.

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[strunkenwhite]

DFL has a majority of the statewide offices including the MN Supreme Court.

Sure, and that's a change from how it's been the last few years with a Republican state senate, but it wasn't that long ago that Democrats last had a trifecta. Democrats will do things but I don't expect the state to become unrecognizable anytime soon.

 

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Sure, and that's a change from how it's been the last few years with a Republican state senate, but it wasn't that long ago that Democrats last had a trifecta. Democrats will do things but I don't expect the state to become unrecognizable anytime soon.

We're going to find out soon enough!

 

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BREAKING NEWS: United States Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) will NOT be running for the LA Governor's Mansion in 2023, preferring to stay in the United States Senate.

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[strunkenwhite]

Gotta admit, though, it would have been pretty hilarious to have BOTH senators from the same state running against each other for governor.

 

[49ersfootball]

Gotta admit, though, it would have been pretty hilarious to have BOTH senators from the same state running against each other for governor.

Sounds like Cranky Kennedy will jump in.

 

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Monday, December 5th, 2022: Inauguration of AK Governor Mike Dunleavy (R)

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Monday, December 5th, 2022: Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena.

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