United States US State & Territory Governorships Megathread

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2023: Inauguration of MD Governor Wes Moore (D) as the Old Line State's 63rd Governor at the MD Statehouse Grounds in downtown Annapolis, MD.
Coverage will be brought from Maryland Public Television.

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Saturday, January 21st, 2023: Inauguration festivities of TN Governor Bill Lee (R) on the Legislative Plaza Grounds in Nashville, TN.
*1:01:13 The Oath of Office to Governor Lee.
*1:03:00 "Stars & Stripes Forever" performed by the 129th Army Band/Air National Guard Band of the South.
*1:03:44 The 19 Cannon Salute is fired by the TN Army National Guard.

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Wednesday, February 1st, 2023: MD Governor Wes Moore (D) delivers his 1st State of the State Address before Joint Session of the MD General Assembly in Annapolis, MD.

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Legacy of the late former MS Governor William Forrest Winter (D), who served as the Magnolia State's 58th Governor from January 22nd, 1980 to January 10th, 1984.

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Former US Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) considering bid for the NC Executive Mansion in 2024, which might mean a contested primary against far-right-wing nutjob NC Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson (R) while the NC Dems are united behind two-term NC State Attorney General Josh Stein (D).
Mark Walker Floats a Test Balloon

 

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Looks like KY Governor Andy Beshear (D) might have an explosive scandal engulfing his administration, right during his reelection campaign.
Critics unleash on Democrat governor after disaster relief checks sent to random people: 'Gross mismanagement'

 

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The GOP field to replace term-limited OH Governor Mike DeWine (R) in 2026 will get somewhat crowded especially if either of the down-ballot statewide officeholders decide to go for the Governorship.
Republican think tank leader Matt Mayer says he's running for Ohio governor in 2026

 

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WV Agriculture Commissioner Ken Leonhart (R) declining gubernatorial campaign; will be seeking reelection to 3rd term as Agriculture Commissioner in 2024.
https://www.wchstv.com/news/local/wva-agriculture-commissioner-ken-leonhart-to-seek-fourth-term

 

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Concord Monitor reporting NH Governor Chris Sununu (R) created organization & taking steps on a possible campaign for the Presidency in 2024: which means he will not be seeking reelection to 5th term.
https://www.concordmonitor.com/NH-G...run-On-the-Trail-by-Paul-Steinhouser-49873585

 

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TX Governor Greg Abbott (R) delivering 5th SOTS Address in San Marcos, TX on Thursday night, February 16th at 7:00 PM CST on Nexstar TV stations across the Lone Star State.
Nexstar Media Inc. To Host Statewide Live Telecast of Texas Governor Abbott’s 2023 “State of the State” Address and a Democratic Response

 

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12News reporting on the GOP-controlled AZ State Legislature using the McConnell Playbook in blocking the legislative priorities of AZ Governor Katie Hobbs (D) including several of her nominees to state agencies being blocked.

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Thursday, February 16th, 2023: ABC 24 KVUE-TV Austin's coverage of the 5th State of the State Address of TX Governor Greg Abbott (R) from San Marcos, TX.

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OH Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted (R) laying the groundwork for long-expected campaign for the OH Governor's Residence to succeed term-limited OH Governor Mike DeWine (R) , whose term ends on Monday, January 11th, 2027.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news...dwork-for-potential-2026-campaign/6993174007/

 

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WV State Auditor John JB McCuskey (R) running for the Governorship in 2024, joining a crowded GOP field.
GOP gubernatorial race grows: W.Va. State Auditor John 'JB' McCuskey to run for governor

 

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Former ID Governor Phil Batt (R) passed away from over the weekend on his 96th birthday.
Phil Batt - Wikipedia

March 4, 1927-March 4, 2023: Phil E. Batt, 29th Governor of Idaho, dies at 96

 

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https://www.brproud.com/news/your-l...s-endorses-shawn-wilson-in-race-for-governor/

 

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US Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) endorsing former LA Department of Transportation Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson (D) for the LA Governorship.

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LA Governor John Bel Edwards (D) & LA First Lady Donna Edwards endorsing former LA Department of Transportation Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson (D):

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