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Governors (2024 election unless otherwise noted; Winners marked):
DE 2024 debates: Gov. John Carney (D, term-limited);
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long (D)
vs. Matt Meyer (D)
IN 2024 debates: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R, term-limited);
Sen. Mike Braun (R)
vs. Suzanne Crouch (R)
vs. Jennifer McCormick (D)
KY (2023): Incumbent Andy Beshear(D)
vs.State A.G. Daniel Cameron(R)

vs.Ambassador Kelly Craft(R)
vs.State Auditor Mike Harmon(R)
LA (2023): Incumbent John Bel Edwards(D,term-limited)
vs.Jeff Landry(R)
vs.Shawn Wilson(D)
vs.John Schroder(R)
vs.Sharon Hewitt(R)
MO 2024 debates: Gov. Mike Parson (R, term-limited):
Jay Ashcroft (R)
vs. Bill Eigel (R)
vs. Mike Kehoe (R)
vs. Crystal Quade (D)
MS (2023):
Incumbent Tate Reeves(R)
vs.Bill Waller(R,withdrew)
vs.Brandon Presley(D)
MT 2024 debates: Gov. Greg Gianforte (R)
vs. Tanner Smith (R)
vs. Ryan Busse (D)
NC 2024 debates: Gov. Doug Burgum (R)
Roy Cooper (D, term-limited)
vs. Dale Folwell (R)
vs. Michael Morgan (D)
vs. Mark Robinson (R)
vs. Josh Stein (D)
vs. Andy Wells (R)
NH< 2024 debates/a>: Gov. Chris Sununu (R, retiring)
vs. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R)
vs. Joyce Craig (D)
vs. Chuck Morse (R)
vs. Cinde Warmington (D)
UT 2024 debates: Gov. Spencer Cox (R)
vs. State Rep. Phil Lyman (R)
VT 2024 debates: Gov. Phil Scott (R) unopposed
WA 2024 debates: Gov. Jay Inslee (D, retiring);
Hilary Franz (D, withdrew)
vs. State Sen. Mark Mullet (D)
vs. County Chair Semi Bird (R)
vs. WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D)
WV 2024 debates: Gov. Jim Justice (R, term-limited);
vs. WV State Auditor JB McCuskey (R, withdrew)
vs. WV Secretary of State Mac Warner (R)
vs. State Del. Moore Capito (R)
vs. WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R)
vs. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams (D)
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2023-24 Gubernatorial Debates

Alabama
(2022)

Gov. Ivey up for re-election in 2026:
2022 AL Gubernatorial debate
Incumbent Kay Ivey (R)
vs.Yolanda Flowers (D nominee)
vs.Malika Sanders-Fortier (D, lost runoff) vs.Chris Countryman (D, failed to qualify)
vs.Stacy Lee George (R, lost primary)
vs.Tim James (R, lost primary)
vs.Lynda Blanchard (R, lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Alabama gubernatorial debate,
Ivey vs.Countryman (D) vs.Carrington (R) vs.Battle (R) vs.Maddox(D) vs.Lee George(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Alabama gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: U.S.Rep. Parker Griffith (D)

    2022 Alabama Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Birmingham News, "Yolanda Flowers cites background in education, faith in Democratic race for governor," by Sarah Swetlik, Jun. 19, 2022
  • 1819 News, "Democratic candidate for governor draws on experience as educator," by Brandon Moseley, 1/31/22
  • Associated Press, "James opens gubernatorial campaign with evangelical appeal," January 12, 2022
  • 2022 Alabama Senate race: Lynda Blanchard switched races from Senate to Governor on 12/7/2021.
  • Montgomery Advertiser: "Gov. Kay Ivey names Will Califf manager of 2022 re-election campaign," by Brian Lyman, 10/6/21
  • CNN Politics, "Alabama governor defends plan to use Covid-19 relief funds to build prisons," by Chandelis Duster and Nick Valencia, September 29, 2021
  • Alabama Political Reporter, "Alabama Farmers Federation announces its 2022 endorsements," by Brandon Moseley, September 29, 2021
  • FOX News, "Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey blasts Facebook's removal of her campaign page: 'Big Tech has gotten out of hand'," by Brandon Gillespie, 9/28/21
  • Associated Press, "Critics say prison problems go beyond buildings," by Kim Chandler, September 26, 2021
  • Alabama Political Reporter, "Blanchard is praying about the governor's race," by Brandon Moseley, September 20, 2021
  • Yellowhammer News, "Lynda Blanchard rips Biden COVID policy: 'It's something you'd expect a tyrannical dictator to say'," by Jeff Poor, September 11, 2021
  • Alabama Today, "Lynda Blanchard may switch gears and run for governor," by Beth Cann, August 24, 2021
  • Alabama Political Reporter, "Vaccinations becomes an Alabama gubernatorial race issue," by Brandon Moseley, July 30, 2021
  • CBS42 Alabama News, "Gov. Kay Ivey announces re-election run for governor in 2022," by Peter Curi, Jun 2, 2021
  • Alabama Political Reporter, "Senate candidate Lynda Blanchard campaigns in Fayette," by Brandon Moseley, May 12, 2021
  • Alabama Political Reporter, "Bill would give Selma residents final say over renaming Edmund Pettus Bridge," by Micah Danney, January 19, 2021
  • Essence magazine, "Meet The Women Who Turned The Tide In Alabama," by Donna M. Owens, October 24, 2020
  • The Birmingham News (AL.com), "Rape, incest exceptions added to Alabama abortion bill," by Mike Cason, May. 08, 2019
  • Alabama Public Radio, "Daughter Takes Over Longest-Serving State Senator's Seat," February 18, 2019


Alaska
(2022)

Gov. Dunleavy up for re-election in 2026:
AK 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Mike Dunleavy(R)
vsFormer Gov. Bill Walker(I)
vs.Les Gara(D)
vs.Christopher Kurka(R)
vs.Billy Toien(Libertarian)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Alaska gubernatorial debate,
Walker(I)
vs.Huggins(R)
vs.Chenault(R) vs.Begich(D) vs.Treadwell(D) vs.Dunleavy(R)

    2022 Alaska Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Anchorage Daily News, "Candidate Q&A: Governor--Christopher Kurka," August 5, 2022
  • Anchorage Press, "Q&As with Alaska's 2022 governor candidates," by James Brooks Alaska Beacon, Aug 3, 2022
  • KINY, "Gov. Dunleavy, Nancy Dahlstrom sit down for Alaska Landmine interview," August 3, 2022
  • The Center Square, "Dunleavy wants constitutional amendment on abortion," by Kim Jarrett, Jun 25, 2022
  • Alaska Landmine, "The Sunday Minefield--February 13, 2022," by Jeff Landfield
  • Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska gubernatorial candidates and abortion," by Bob Bird, December 22, 2021
  • Midnight Sun, "Kurka's challenge against Dunleavy is the latest in a long line of GOP infighting," by Matt Buxton, November 30, 2021
  • Alaska Public Media, "Conservative Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid for Alaska governor," by Andrew Kitchenman, November 29, 2021
  • Alaska Public Media, "Conservative Alaska lawmakers hear from constituents about ivermectin, vaccine mandates, Fauci conspiracies," by Lex Treinen, November 23, 2021
  • The Midnight Sun, "Alaska rationing health care as covid surge leads the nation. Dunleavy: 'We've always been on top of this'," by Matt Buxton, September 22, 2021
  • The Fountain Hills Times, "Dems hold season's final meeting," May 20, 2021
  • Daily Independent, "Lopez first to throw hat in ring for Arizona governor," by Howard Fischer, March 17, 2021
  • KOLD News-13, "Marco Lopez announces campaign for Arizona Governor," by Shelby Trahan, Mar. 16, 2021
  • Anchorage Daily News, "Governor candidate Q&A: Billy Toien," October 25, 2018
  • Anchorage Daily News, "Gara deserves thanks for dedicated service," by Zack Fields, June 16, 2018
  • KTOO 104.3 FM Public Media, "Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills," by Alexandra Gutierrez, January 24, 2013


Arizona
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
AZ 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Doug Ducey(R,term-limited)
Former news anchor Kari Lake(R,nominee)
vs.Secretary of State Katie Hobbs(D,nominee)
vs.Mayor Marco Lopez(D,lost primary)
vs.State Treasurer Kimberly Yee(R,withdrew)
vs.Karrin Taylor Robson(R,lost primary)
vs.Aaron Lieberman(D,withdrew)
vs.Steve Gaynor(R,withdrew)
vs.Matt Salmon(R,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Arizona gubernatorial debate,
Ducey(R)
vs.Farley(D)
vs.David Garcia (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Arizona gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Regents Chair Fred DuVal(D)

    2022 Arizona Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • AdImpact.com AdWatch, "Debate," by Lake for AZ Governor, Oct 17, 2022, (Link)
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake; and Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. October 16, 2022, (Link)
  • Transcript: Kari Lake, Republican candidate, and Kate Hobbs, Democratic candidate, on "Face the Nation," Oct. 9, 2022, (Link)
  • Arizona Daily Star, "Discrimination verdict throws wrench into Democrat Katie Hobbs' campaign for AZ governor," by Howard Fischer, Nov 17, 2021
  • KTAR, "Arizona gubernatorial race candidates discuss business, economic issues at forum," by Taylor Tasler, Oct 1, 2021
  • 12news.com, "'Take the mask and shove it': Kari Lake leads anti-mask rally at ASU," by Brahm Resnik, August 15, 2021
  • KUSI-San Diego News, "Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) campaigns on common sense conservatism," July 22, 2021
  • Arizona Public Media, "Matt Salmon enters race for Governor," by Christopher Conover, Jun 17, 2021
  • KTAR Glendale 92.3-FM, "Gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon wants to turn back Arizona's blue shift," by Danny Shapiro, June 17, 2021
  • Arizona State University State Press, "Former ASU VP of government affairs enters Arizona's 2022 gubernatorial race," by Reagan Priest, 06/17/2021
  • Fox News, "Former Rep. Matt Salmon enters Arizona gubernatorial race with Club for Growth endorsement," by Caitlin McFall, 6/17/21
  • Arizona Republic, "Matt Salmon jumps back into Arizona politics: He's running for governor for 2nd time," by Andrew Oxford, 6/16/21
  • KTAR, "Hobbs vows transparency, accountability if Arizona governor," by Danny Shapiro, Jun 2, 2021
  • The Western Journal, "Conservative Fox Anchor Who Left over Liberalism Will Run for AZ Gov," by Kipp Jones, June 2, 2021
  • The Arizona Republic, "Kari Lake lost her way as a journalist. Now she's running ... for governor?," by Laurie Roberts, June 1, 2021
  • Arizona Republic, "Former Nogales mayor is first to announce 2022 bid for Arizona governor," by Maria Polletta, 3/16/21
  • Phoenix New Times, "Piecing Together Steve Gaynor," by Elizabeth Whitman, November 4, 2018
  • Arizona Republic, "Steve Gaynor says Arizona doesn't need a law to protect from LGBT discrimination," by Linda Valdez, October 2, 2018


Arkansas
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
AR 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Asa Hutchinson(R,term-limited)
vs.Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R nominee)
vs.Chris Jones(D nominee)
vs.A.G. Leslie Rutledge(R for Lt.Gov.)
vs.Ricky Dale Harrington(L)
vs.Anthony Bland(D,lost primary)
vs.Tim Griffin(R,running instead for A.G.)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Arkansas gubernatorial debate,
Hutchinson(R) vs.Henderson(D) vs.West(L)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Arkansas gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Former Rep. Mike Ross(D)

    2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • KARK News, "Arkansas lawmakers respond to Supreme Court decision rolling back affirmative action," by Alex Kienlen, Jun 29, 2023, (Link)
  • Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Arkansas congressional members are silent on guns," by Ryan Tarinelli, June 5, 2022
  • KHBS 40/29 News, "Natalie James wins Democratic nomination for US senator from Arkansas," by Adam Roberts, May 26, 2022
  • KATV ABC-7, "Primary Election feature: Dr. Chris Jones, Democratic governor hopeful," by Marine Glisovic, May 16, 2022
  • ABC News: Full transcript of "This Week": interview of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, moderated by Martha Raddatz, Sunday, May 8, 2022, (Link)
  • Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Natalie James, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Arkansas," April 25, 2022
  • KTHV TV-11, "Here's each Arkansas governor candidate's stance on crime, transgender healthcare," by Sarah Horbacewicz, February 23, 2022
  • Arkansas Times, "Rutledge quits governor's race and certain defeat; going for lieutenant governor instead," by Max Brantley, November 9, 2021
  • KATV News ABC-7, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I want to make sure the Arkansas I love is the one my kids inherit," by Christopher May. September 14, 2021
  • KUAR Public Radio, "15-Stop Tour In Campaign For Arkansas Governor," by Michael Hibblen, September 6, 2021
  • KTHV-11, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders kicks off gubernatorial campaign tour, talks COVID and abortion," by Sarah Horbacewicz, September 6, 2021
  • Talk Business & Politics, "AG Rutledge argues for income tax elimination, while Democratic governor hopefuls oppose," by Roby Brock, September 5, 2021
  • Arkansas Times, "An open letter to Sarah, from Gwen," by Gwen Faulkenberry, August 18, 2021
  • THV11, "Arkansas AG Rutledge claims critical race theory 'violates' Civil Rights Act," August 16, 2021
  • El Dorado News, "Natalie James, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, visits El Dorado," by Matt Hutcheson, June 16, 2021
  • ProPublica, "When Sarah Sanders and the ACLU Teamed Up for Voting Rights," by Blake Paterson, Aug. 15, 2018
  • Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Honoring vets," by Mike Masterson, June 29, 2021
  • Talk Business & Politics, "Candidates for Arkansas governor respond to children's health report," by Roby Brock, June 24, 2021
  • Arkansas Democrat Gazette, "Little Rock teacher Anthony Bland announces run for governor," by Lara Farrar, June 24, 2021
  • Talk Business & Politics (TalkBusiness.net), "Dr. Anthony Bland becomes 4th Democrat to enter governor's race," by George Jared, June 23, 2021
  • Arkansas Democrat Gazette, "2 gubernatorial candidates support income tax removal," by Rachel Herzog, May 18, 2021
  • Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Transgender name ban advances," by Frank E. Lockwood & Rachel Herzog, April 9, 2021
  • Southwest Times-Record, "Rutledge still trying to be first female governor," by Steve Brawner, Mar 24, 2021
  • New York Post, "Mike Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Arkansas governor's race," by Emily Jacobs, March 16, 2021
  • THV11 Digital, "Arkansas AG Rutledge proposes bill that would 'combat cancel culture'," March 4, 2021
  • Fox News, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders reveals her plans for Arkansas if elected governor," by Morgan Phillips, January 29, 2021
  • The Hill e-zine: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders touts Trump endorsement," by Dominick Mastrangelo, 01/26/21
  • The Week: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders' shameless campaign for governor," by Jeva Lange, January 26, 2021
  • Rev.com e-zine, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Candidacy for Governor of Arkansas," transcript, Jan 25, 2021
  • Politico.com: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor," by Quint Forgey, 01/25/2021
  • KY3-News (Springfield MO), "Arkansas attorney general sued, allegedly misused taxpayer money," by Associated Press, Jan. 16, 2021
  • CBS Meet the Press interview of Gov. Asa Hutchinson, January 3, 2021
  • Arkansas A.G. press release, "Rutledge Releases Statement On Arkansas Ranked Most Pro-Life State In America," December 16, 2020
  • 5-News CBS, "Arkansas joins Texas lawsuit challenging election results in battleground states," by Casey Frizzell, 12/8/2020
  • Arkansas Times, "Tim Griffin floats Son of Sam plan to end the state income tax," by Max Brantley, November 22, 2020
  • Press release, "Lt. Governor Griffin Commends President Trump on Decision to Fill Supreme Court Vacancy," September 25, 2020
  • Press release, "Lt. Governor Griffin Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on School Choice," June 30, 2020
  • The Journal Record, "Federal Judge Upholds Use of Sedative in Arkansas Executions," 6/3/2020
  • Letter from Five Republican governors in Washington Post: "Our states stayed open in the covid-19 pandemic. Here's why our approach worked," by Governors Mark Gordon, Pete Ricketts, Asa Hutchinson, Kim Reynolds and Mike Parson, May 5, 2020
  • Press release, "Griffin Applauds President on Keeping Promise and Delivering Trade Agreement," January 29, 2020
  • ABC News This Week Transcript, interview of Sarah Sanders, April 14, 2019
  • Rolling Stone, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Immigration Press Conference Was Disgraceful," by Ryan Bort, June 14, 2018


California
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
CA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Gavin Newsom(D)
State Senator Brian Dahle(R)
vs.Rob Bonta for Attorney General(D)
CA 2021 Gubernatorial Recall: Incumbent Gavin Newsom(D)
S.D.Mayor Kevin_Faulconer(R)
vs.Former Gov. nominee John Cox(R)
vs.Former U.S.Rep Doug Ose(R)
Laura Smith(R)
vs.Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner(R)
vs.Radio Host Larry Elder(R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 California gubernatorial debate,
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D)
State School Chief Delaine Eastin (D)
David Hadley (R)
S.F. Mayor Gavin Newsom (D)
State Treasurer John Chiang (D)
John Cox (R)
State Rep. Travis Allen(R)
Zoltan Istvan (I) vs.La Riva(P)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 California gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Neel Kashkari(R)

    2022 California Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Press release, "Governor Newsom Redesignates Lt. Governor Kounalakis as International Affairs and Trade Representative," Dec 30, 2022, (Link)
  • Cal Matters, "What would Eleni Kounalakis do next as California lieutenant governor?," by Alexei Koseff, September 22, 2022, (Link)
  • KVCR, "Lt. Gov. Kounalakis discusses homelessness, abortion rights, and higher education," by Jonathan Linden, June 22, 2022, (Link)
  • Los Angeles Blade, "Lt. Governor Kounalakis establishes Transgender Advisory Council," September 13, 2021, (Link)
  • Fortune, "Gavin Newsom pins political rise on abortion, guns, and health care," by Angela Hart, August 9, 2022
  • Finger Lake Times, "California child-care providers fight to 'retire with dignity'," by Mackenzie Mays, 8/9/22
  • Politico, "Gov. Newsom signs bill allowing suits against gun makers for negligence," by Jeremy B. White, 07/12/2022
  • San Diego Union-Tribune, "2022 election: Q&A with Brian Dahle, California gubernatorial candidate," May 15, 2022
  • FOX40 News, "Some lawmakers 'applaud' Newsom's new assault guns proposal, others say he's 'off-base'," by Ashley Zavala & Katelyn Stark, Dec 13, 2021
  • Bay Area Reporter, "LGBTQ stances trail Faulconer's GOP CA gubernatorial bid," by Matthew S. Bajko, Feb 17, 2021
  • EDSOURCE.org, "CSU trustees endorse repeal of affirmative action ban," by Ashley A. Smith, September 23, 2020, (Link)
  • San Diego Union Tribune, "Faulconer meets with Trump in Oval Office to discuss trade, border issues," by Jeff McDonald, June 18, 2019
  • The Nevada County Union, "Brian Dahle, Kevin Kiley talk issues, trade jabs in race for state Senate District 1 seat," by Alan Riquelmy, May 9, 2019
  • Mother Jones, "She Had a Ringside Seat for an Authoritarian Leader's Rise. Now She's Running for Office," by Marianne Szegedy-Maszak, August 6, 2018, (Link)
  • The Pappas Post, "California Lt. Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis Dismisses NRA Questionnaire," May 26, 2018, (Link)
  • Marketplace (American Public Media), "San Diego Mayor on the impact of NAFTA and Congressional action on DACA," by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova, Sep 11, 2017
  • Also see 2021 Recall election coverage


Colorado
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
CO 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Jared Polis(D)
vs.Regent Heidi Ganahl(R nominee)
vs.Mayor Greg Lopez(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Colorado gubernatorial debate, Kennedy(D) vs.Lynne(R) vs.Robinson(R) vs.Perlmutter(D) vs.Brauchler(R) vs.Polis(D) vs.Johnston(D) vs.Barlock(R) vs.Tancredo(R) vs.Mitchell(R) vs.Stapleton(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Colorado gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Rep. Bob Beauprez(R)

    2022 Colorado Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • CPR News (Colorado Public Radio), "Polis, Ganahl highlight rural and western Colorado concerns in Grand Junction face off," by Bente Birkeland and Andrew Kenney, Oct. 26, 2022, (Link)
  • California Public Radio, "Heidi Ganahl, GOP candidate for Governor, would restrict abortion, expand charter schools and get oil and gas 'back to work`," by Michelle P. Fulcher, Jun. 17, 2022
  • The Village, "GOP Candidates for Governor Speak to the Villager Exclusively," by Freda Miklin, June 2, 2022
  • KDVR, "Republican candidates discuss election issues, crime," by Colleen Flynn, Apr 15, 2022
  • Colorado Newsline, "Republican governor candidate Heidi Ganahl rallies supporters at first 2022 event," by Sara Wilson, January 24, 2022
  • Colorado Times Recorder, "In Transphobic Email, Ganahl Falsely Claims CO School Board Adopted Policies Without Public Input," by Michael Lund, January 21, 2022
  • News Primer, "Republican 'pro-life' Ganahl would take 'a hard look' at abortion ban as governor," by Timothy Bowens, December 16, 2021
  • Inside Higher Ed, "A Template for Academic Freedom," by Colleen Flaherty, December 15, 2021
  • Colorado Springs Gazette, "Colorado's teen suicides fueled by pot, pandemic," by Heidi Ganahl, Dec 14, 2020
  • Colorado Times Recorder, "Heidi Ganahl, CO's Top Republican Candidate for Gov, Is Anti-Abortion," by Madeleine Schmidt, October 15, 2021
  • Progress Now Colorado, "No thanks, Heidi Ganahl: what you can do to fight for progress this week," Sep 13, 2021
  • Colorado Times Recorder, "Who Is Heidi Ganahl, Republican Candidate for Colorado Governor?," by Madeleine Schmidt, September 10, 2021
  • Colorado Springs Gazette, "Colorado drops out of the jobs race," by Heidi Ganahl, Jul 5, 2021
  • Akron News-Reporter, "Lopez makes stop on campaign trail," by Jo Anne Busing, February 10, 2021
  • Akron News-Reporter, "Race for governor is on with Lopez on campaign trail," by Alicia Barry, February 10, 2021
  • Denver Westword, "When Will Governor Polis Use His Mass Marijuana Pardon Power?," by Thomas Mitchell, September 25, 2020
  • ColoradoPolitics.com blog, "Greg Lopez is the GOP hopeful who isn't losing hope," by Joey Bunch, Mar 23, 2020
  • Denver Westword, "Meet Greg Lopez, Underdog Governor Candidate Who's Shaking Up the Race," Michael Roberts, May 23, 2018


Connecticut
(2022)

Next election in 2026;
CT 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Ned Lamont(D)
vs.Bob Stefanowski(R nominee)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Connecticut gubernatorial debate,
Malloy(D) vs.Drew (D) vs.Srinivasan (R) vs.Walker (R) vs.Visconti(R) vs.Lauretti(R) vs.Lumaj(R) vs.Stefanowski(R) vs.Lamont(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Connecticut gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Former Ambassador Tom Foley(R)
2014 Lt.Gov. challenger: Comptroller General David Walker(R)

    2022 Connecticut Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Stamford Advocate, "Lamont: $30 million in COVID relief going to CT restaurants, hospitality businesses," by Peter Yankowski, Aug. 8, 2022
  • CT News Junkie, "Lamont: Choice is on the Ballot," by Hugh McQuaid, August 5, 2022
  • The Day, "Stefanowski would evaluate policy allowing trans athletes in girls' sports," by Mark Pazniokas of the Connecticut Mirror, April 13. 2022
  • The Hour, "Stefanowski, GOP candidate for governor, travels to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees," by Julia Bergman, April 1, 2022
  • NBC Connecticut, "Face the Facts: One-on-One With Bob Stefanowski," January 23, 2022
  • Connecticut Mirror, "CT GOP doing its best to ignore Trump's baseless claims of stolen election," by Mark Pazniokas, January 6, 2022
  • Connecticut Mirror, "The first hundred days of Ned Lamont," by Mark Pazniokas, December 26, 2019


Delaware
(2024)


DE 2024 debate: Gov. John Carney (D, term-limited);
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long (D)
vs. Matt Meyer (D)
Past DE gubernatorial races:
2020 Delaware Gubernatorial debate
John Carney(D)
vs.David Lamar Williams(D)
vs.Julianne Murray(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Delaware Gubernatorial debates:
Bonini(R) vs.Carney(D)

    Delaware 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • WMDT ABC-TV-47, "Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long launches bid for Governor with a focus on Delaware's working class," by Rob Petree, September 12, 2023, (Link)
  • Lt. Gov. Press Release: "Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Issues Call to Action for Reproductive Freedom on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision," June 23, 2023, (Link)
  • Delaware Public Media, "Matt Meyer launches his bid for Governor," by Tom Byrne & Joe Irizarry, June 6, 2023, (Link)
  • Delaware Business Times, "NCC Exec. Meyer announces run for governor," by Jacob Owens, June 6, 2023, (Link)
  • Town Square Delaware, "New Castle County OKs $331.4M budget, lowers property tax," by Sam Haut, May 26, 2023, (Link)
  • WDEL 1150 AM, "We've reached the mountaintop: reaction as marijuana bills become law," by Mark Fowser, Apr 21, 2023, (Link)
  • Delaware Public Media, "New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer delivers 2024 budget address, proposes 5% residential property tax credit," by Rachel Sawicki, March 28, 2023, (Link)
  • Wilmington News Journal (Delaware Online), "We must make foreign policy work for the people of Delaware," by Matt Meyer and Carla Stone, Feb. 10, 2023, (Link)
  • WHYY, "Delaware proclamation aims to 'shine a light' on dangers of antisemitism," by Johnny Perez-Gonzalez, December 21, 2022, (Link)
  • Delaware Public Media, "The new Center for Diversity, Inclusion & Social Equity opens," by Quinn Kirkpatrick, December 14, 2022, (Link)
  • Twitter @bethanyhalllong, "Dr. Bethany Hall-Long," July 1, 2022, (Link)
  • 2024_DE_Gov: Delaware News Journal, "Breaking from Carney, Delaware lieutenant governor says she supports marijuana legalization," by Meredith Newman, May 26, 2022, (Link)
  • Town Square Live, "Carney calls up National Guard to staff state home for disabled," by Betsy Price, May 23, 2022, (Link)
  • WITN-22-News, "Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long...and the Delaware Council on Faith Based Leadership Collect Essential Supplies to aid Ukraine," May 18, 2022, (Link)
  • WDEL 1150 AM, "100% disabled vets in New Castle County no longer have to pay property taxes," by DJ McAneny, May 12, 2022, (Link)
  • Facebook posting by Governor John Carney (D-DE), June 4, 2021, (Link)
  • Delaware Business Times, "In the C-Suite: Matt Meyer, New Castle County Executive," by Jacob Owens, December 7, 2020, (Link)
  • WDEL News, "Meyer is subject of ethics complaint filed by NCC police officer who sent 'offensive' email," by Amy Cherry, Aug 5, 2020, (Link)
  • WHYY (NPR), "Delaware's only Muslim cemetery can resume burials after cease-and-desist order lifted," by Zoe Read, March 4, 2020, (Link)
  • WHYY, "Delaware leaders pledge their openness to refugees, asylum-seekers," by Mark Eichmann, December 19, 2019, (Link)
  • Delaware Business Times, "Seven Questions with Matt Meyer: 'We will manage. And we will thrive'," December 9, 2019, (Link)


Florida
(2022)

Next election in 2026;
2022 Florida gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Ron DeSantis(R)
vs.Former Gov.Charlie Crist(D)
vs.Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried(D)
vs.Annette Taddeo(D,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Florida gubernatorial debate,
Gwen Graham (D)
Andrew Gillum (D)
Adam Putnam (R)
Mike Huckabee (R)
vs.Ron DeSantis(R)
vs.Philip Levine(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Florida gubernatorial debate
Former challengers:
Crist(D,2014); Meek(D,2014);
McCollum(R,2010); Davis(D,2006);
Reno(D,2002); Moore(S,2008).

    2022 Florida Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • WESH FactCheck, "Fact-checking claims made in the Florida governor debate," WESH-2-TV (NBC), Oct 25, 2022, (Link)
  • The Hill, "Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill signed into law," by Brooke Migdon, March 28, 2022
  • BayNews9 Spectrum News, "Florida Legislature approves record high $112 billion budget," by Mitch Perry, Mar. 14, 2022
  • Bozeman Daily Chronicle, "At rally, Florida Democrats rail against Gov. DeSantis," by Anthony Man, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Mar 13, 2022
  • On 2022 FL Gov: Politico, "Venezuela talks strike political nerve in Florida," by Sabrina Rodriguez, 03/09/2022
  • NBC News, "'Don't Say Gay' bill: Florida Senate passes controversial LGBTQ school measure," by Brooke Sopelsa, March 8, 2022
  • Citrus County Chronicle, "Lawmakers seek expanded pre-k program," Jan 12, 2022
  • The Sun Sentinel, "The importance of immigration rules in Build Back Better," by Annette Taddeo, Dec 15, 2021
  • On 2022 FL Gov: Axios, "DeSantis proposes Florida civilian military force that he'd control," by Oriana Gonzalez, Dec 3, 2021
  • Florida Politics, "Nikki Fried calls on Joe Ladapo to give Black farmers a break--then slams him," by Scott Powers, October 26, 2021
  • Florida Politics, "Nikki Fried calls on Gov. DeSantis to 'stop the extremism' putting school board members' lives at risk," by Anne Geggis, October 26, 2021
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS.gov), "Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on New Motion for Groveland Four Innocence," Oct 25, 2021
  • FloridaPolitics, "Annette Taddeo, Dan Daley bills would allow local governments to pass stricter gun laws," by Ryan Nicol, October 14, 2021
  • Treasure Coast News (TCPalm.com), "Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried brings Democratic gubernatorial campaign to Vero Beach," by Colleen Wixon, Oct. 12, 2021
  • FLsenate.gov Press Release, "Senator Taddeo and Representative Robinson File Bill to Let the Voters Decide on Medicaid Expansion at the Ballot Box," October 7, 2021
  • Tampa Bay Times, "Restore manatees' endangered status, says Nikki Fried," Oct. 6, 2021
  • Miami Herald, "DeSantis can't restrain his white-supremacist instincts, but maybe Florida voters will," by Fabiola Santiago, October 01, 2021
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS.gov), "Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on U.S. Senate Hearing on Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health," Sep 30, 2021
  • FOX News, "Hannity on Americans Held Hostage Day 46," September 29, 2021
  • WTSP-10 CBS-TV, "Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried blasts state DEP over gypsum stacks," by Eric Glasser, September 28, 2021
  • Florida Politics, "Ron DeSantis bobbles question about 'heartbeat' abortion bill," by A.G. Gancarski, September 22, 2021
  • WCTV-Tallahassee, "Governor Ron DeSantis announces $3.4 million is going to military spending in the state of Florida," by Nicolette Zangara, Sep. 15, 2021
  • News4Jax, "DeSantis defends $5,000 fines on businesses that ask for vaccine proof," by Travis Gibson, September 3, 2021
  • Florida Daily, "Ron DeSantis, Enterprise Florida Look to Boost Trade With Canada, Mexico," 07.06.20
  • WPTV Palm Beach NBC-5, "Could Florida's next governor be its first female? Nikki Fried thinks so," by Forrest Saunders, Jul 02, 2021
  • Florida Politics, "Nikki Fried, Lori Berman slam Ashley Moody's failed Obamacare challenge," by A.G. Gancarski, June 17, 2021
  • FLgov.com press release, "Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Religious Freedom and Support Florida's Jewish Community," June 14, 2021
  • Associated Press, "Fla. governor signs bill requiring moment for school prayer," by Bobby Caina Calvan, June 14, 2021
  • Tallahassee Democrat, "Florida governor's race: GOP goes after Nikki Fried after she amends financial disclosures," by Jim Rosica, 6/6/21
  • Politico.com, "Florida's Nikki Fried jumps into 2022 race to challenge DeSantis," by Bruce Ritchie, 06/02/2021
  • Fox News, "DeSantis blasts Democrat Nikki Fried after she joins Florida governor race: 'She's a lockdown lobbyist'," by Evie Fordham, June 2, 2021
  • The Jewish Exponent, "Nikki Fried, Florida's Jewish Agricultural Commissioner, to Run for Governor," June 2, 2021
  • NYTimes.com, "Florida's Democratic agricultural commissioner, Nikki Fried, announces her bid for governor.," by Patricia Mazzei, June 1, 2021
  • CNN.com, "Nikki Fried, only statewide elected Democrat in Florida, enters race for governor," by Dan Merica, June 1, 2021
  • CBS12, "Fried calls DeSantis a 'dictator' for signing voter suppression bill," by Gary Detman, May 6, 2021
  • The Tampa Bay Times, "Charlie Crist declares another run for Florida governor: 'Stop the division and hate'," by Steve Contorno, 5/4/21
  • CNN Politics, "Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist announces another bid for Florida governor," by Veronica Stracqualursi, May 4, 2021
  • Bay News 9 Spectrum, "Charlie Crist makes it official: He's running for the Democratic nomination for governor," by Mitch Perry, May 04, 2021
  • The Tampa Bay Times: "What's next for Florida's Val Demings after a breakout 2020?," by Steve Contorno, Dec. 29, 2020
  • Politico blog: "Republicans rage as Florida becomes a nightmare for Trump," by Gary Fineout and Marc Caputo, 04/03/2020


Georgia
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
GA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Brian Kemp(R nominee)
vs.Minority Leader Stacey Abrams(D nominee)
vs.Senate candidate Shane Hazel(L)
vs.State Rep.Vernon Jones(R,lost House runoff)
vs.2020 candidate Kandiss Taylor(R,lost primary)
vs.former US Senator David Perdue(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Georgia gubernatorial debate,
Brian Kemp (R)
Casey Cagle (R)
Hunter Hill (R)
Stacey Abrams (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Georgia gubernatorial debate
Former challengers:
Jason Carter(D,2012) Andrew Hunt (L,2012)

    2022 Georgia Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • National Review, "Stacey Abrams Dodges on Whether She'd Accept Georgia Gubernatorial Election Results," by Caroline Downey, October 17, 2022 , (Link)
  • Yahoo News, "Stacey Abrams Acknowledges 2018 Defeat but Insists Election System Unfair," by Brittany Bernstein, October 9, 2022, (Link)
  • Valdosta Daily Times, "Georgia Voters Guide: Reviewing statewide races", by Asia Ashley, 10/8/22, (Link)
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams, moderated by Dana Bash, August 7, 2022, (Link)
  • Meet the Press, "Interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams (D)," August 7, 2022
  • Fox: Transcript of 'Fox News Sunday' hosts Stacey Abrams; moderated by Martha MacCallum, June 26, 2022, (Link)
  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Doraville temporarily nips medical marijuana dispensaries in the bud," by Zachary Hansen, Oct 14, 2021
  • WSB-TV-2-Atlanta, "Jackson County plant plans to hire thousands after multibillion dollar state investment," by Justin Farmer, September 02, 2021
  • NewsOne, "5 Times Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Failed Georgians," by Anoa Changa, July 11, 2021
  • Daily Beast, "The Motley Crew Dying to Send Georgia Back to 'Stop the Steal' Hell," by Adam Rawnsley & Kelly Weill, May 21, 2021
  • Daily Beast, "The Motley Crew Dying to Send Georgia Back to 'Stop the Steal' Hell," by Adam Rawnsley & Kelly Weill, May 21, 2021
  • CBS News, "Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp faces primary challenge from former Democrat," by Adam Brewster, April 16, 2021
  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Former Democratic lawmaker Vernon Jones challenges Kemp in GOP primary," by Greg Bluestein, April 16, 2021
  • Yahoo.com, "Vernon Jones says Black Dems would blindly vote for ex-KKK leader David Duke," by D.L. Chandler, April 9, 2021
  • WTOC-11, "Baxley teacher to run as Republican candidate for Ga. Governor," by Dal Cannady, Jan. 26, 2021
  • Fox News: "I am a lifelong Democrat who is joining the Republican Party. Here's why," by Vernon Jones, January 8, 2021
  • CNN State of the Union Interview of Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Stacey Abrams, January 03, 2021
  • ABC This Week interview of Stacey Abrams, December 27, 2020
  • The Daily Beast: "Stacey Abrams Will Run for Governor Again, Allies Say," by Hanna Trudo, Nov. 12, 2020
  • The Red & Black, "Gov. Brian Kemp discusses upcoming election with UGA College Republicans," by Emily Garcia, Oct 22, 2020
  • WGXA-TV, "Beyond the Podium with US Senate candidate Kandiss Taylor," by Claire Helm, October 5, 2020
  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "All about Vernon Jones," Aug. 23, 2020
  • Albany Herald, "Georgia Senate candidate Kandiss Taylor ready to battle millionaires, career politicians," by Carlton Fletcher, Aug 8, 2020
  • Valdosta Today, "Hate crime amendment presented by GA representative," June 9, 2020
  • NBC News, Meet the Press interview of Gretchen Whitmer, April 19, 2020
  • National Press Club Luncheon with Stacey Abrams, November 15, 2019
  • Global Atlanta, "Georgia Aims to Make a Splash as Kemp Travels in Korea," by Trevor Williams, June 25, 2019
  • Council on Foreign Relations: "A Conversation with Stacey Abrams," May 10, 2019
  • NBC News, "Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs early abortion ban," by Associated Press, May 7, 2019
  • Democracy Now: "Stacey Abrams: We Have to Work Harder Than Those Who Would Suppress the Vote", January 31, 2019


Hawaii
(2022)

Next election 2026:
HI 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent David Ige(D,term-limited)
vs.U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele(D)
vs.Marissa Kerns(R)
vs.Lt. Gov. Josh Green(D)
vs.Kirk Caldwell(D,withdrew)
vs.Vicky Cayetano(D)
vs.Paul Morgan(R)
vs.Former Lt.Gov. Duke Aiona(R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Hawaii gubernatorial debate,
Ige(D)
vs.Hanabusa(D)
vs.McDermott(R)
vs.Carroll(R)
vs.Tupola(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Hawaii gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona(R)

    2022 Hawaii Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Hawaii Governor: Lt. Gov. Josh Green Wins Big In Democratic Primary," by Kevin Dayton, August 13, 2022
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Better Access To Public Records Among Proposals From GOP Candidates For Governor," by Blaze Lovell, August 11, 2022
  • The Forward, "This doctor steered Hawaii through the worst of the pandemic," by Allison Wallis, August 11, 2022
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "How GOP Candidates For Governor Plan To Diversify Hawaii's Economy," by Blaze Lovell, August 1, 2022
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Ethics Reform: Leading Democrats Endorse Term Limits for State Lawmakers," by Kevin Dayton, July 28, 2022
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Candidate Q&A: Governor -- Duke Aiona," June 21, 2022
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Candidate Q&A: Governor -- Josh Green," June 17, 2022
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Kirk Caldwell Stands By Ex-City Officials Accused Of Criminal Conspiracy," by Christina Jedra, February 4, 2022
  • Maui News, "Green: COVID-19 restrictions could ease in a few weeks," by Melissa Tanji, Oct 6, 2021
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Vicky Cayetano Offers A 'Humble Spirit' In Run For Hawaii Governor," by Chad Blair, August 30, 2021
  • Honolulu Civil Beat: "Here's How Hawaii's Top 2022 Political Races Are Shaking Out," by Chad Blair, August 19, 2021
  • KHON, "Lt. Gov. Green vows to remain doctor despite house bill banning second jobs," by Sam Spangler, Feb 15, 2021
  • KHON TV-2, "Honolulu to officially recognize Juneteenth," Jun 18, 2020
  • Honolulu Civil Beat, "Honolulu Hale Lit Up In Rainbow Colors," by Chad Blair, June 24, 2019
  • Hawaii News Now, "Honolulu welcomes new citizens, but holds off on becoming a 'sanctuary city'," by Chelsea Davis, May 18, 2017


Idaho
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
ID 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Brad Little(R)
vs.Stephen Heidt(D nominee)
vs.Ammon Bundy(I)
vs.Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin(R,lost primary)
vs.Ed Humphreys(R,lost primary)
vs.Raul Labrador(R for A.G. instead)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Idaho gubernatorial debate,
Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R) vs.Jordan(D) vs.Labrador(R) vs.Fulcher(R) vs.Ahlquist(R) vs.Minton(D)
Former challengers:
Jerry Brady (D,2006)

    2022 Idaho Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Big Country News, "Idaho Governor Brad Little Responds to DOJ Lawsuit Against Idaho's Abortion 'Trigger Law'," Aug 2, 2022
  • KMVT, "Governor Little comments on inflation reaching 9.1%," Jul. 13, 2022
  • KXLY TV-4 (Spokane), "Idaho gubernatorial candidates explain their stance on abortion," by Elenee Dao, May 11, 2022
  • IdahoPress.com, "Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin calls for special session to remove all exceptions from abortion 'trigger law'," by Betsy Z. Russell, May 5, 2022
  • KTVB, "Idaho Lt. Governor McGeachin responds to calls for her to resign," by Brian Holmes, February 28, 2022
  • Boise Weekly, "Pandering Politics: Ammon Bundy Reverses Opinion on Black Lives Matter," by Tracy Bringhurst, Aug 11, 2021
  • KIVI-TV Idaho6 News, "One-on-one with Ammon Bundy on his plans to run for governor," by Roland Beres, Jul 20, 2021
  • CBS2 Idaho News, "Ed Humphreys, Nate Shelman of 670 KBOI get into heated talk about candidate's past," July 9, 2021
  • KTVB, "Eagle man proposes new bill prohibiting Idaho public schools from teaching 'racist, sexist' concepts," by Brian Holmes, March 19, 2021


Illinois
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
IL 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent J.B. Pritzker(D)
vs.State Sen.Darren Bailey(R)
vs.Jesse Sullivan(R,lost primary)
vs.Paul Schimpf(R,lost primary)
vs.Richard Irvin(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Illinois gubernatorial debate,
Gov. Bruce Rauner(R) vs.Pawar(D) vs.Kennedy(D) vs.Biss(D) vs.J.B. Pritzker(D)

    2022 Illinois Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • AdWatch in 2022 Illinois Gubernatorial race: JB Pritzker for Governor: "Too Extreme", 7/22/2022
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL), moderated by Jake Tapper, July 10, 2022, (Link)
  • WLS (ABC-7), "Illinois governor candidate Richard Irvin promises to repeal criminal justice reforms," by Craig Wall, June 2, 2022
  • WGN, "Mayor Richard Irvin will not participate in Aurora Pride Parade," by Alyssa Donovan & Melissa Espana, Jun 1, 2022
  • Daily Herald, "Richard Irvin: 2022 candidate for Illinois Governor," 5/28/2022
  • Capitol News, "GOP field talks Trump, Biden, CRT, abortion and more," by Jerry Nowicki, May 26, 2022
  • The State Journal-Register, "Illinois GOP governor candidates cite mental health as core issue in gun debate," by Andrew Adams, May 25, 2022
  • Chicago Sun Times, "Irvin more elusive than lesser known rivals Schimpf and Solomon," by Tina Sfondeles, May 24, 2022
  • WTTW, "GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Richard Irvin Called Donald Trump 'Idiot,' 'Bigoted Racist,' Text Messages Show." by Paris Schutz, May 13, 2022
  • City Journal, "A Summer of Blackouts?," by Steven Malanga, May 11, 2022
  • WBEZ, "Illinois gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin dodges questions on a federal abortion ban," by Dave McKinney, May 9, 2022
  • Chicago Sun Times "GOP governor candidate Jesse Sullivan should stop digging holes he'll eventually have to fill himself," by Rich Miller, Sep 17, 2021
  • WPSD Local NBC-6, "2 nuclear plants saved in energy plan set to go to Pritzker," Sep 13, 2021
  • WCIA, "GOP newcomer with billionaire backing calls to 'moderate these crazy extremes' in bid for Governor," by Mark Maxwell, Sep 12, 2021
  • The Chicago Sun-Times, "Republican Bailey's message to Chicago evolves from get lost to I'll 'make Chicago the great city that it should be'," by Andrew Sullender, May 25, 2021
  • Central Illinois Proud, "Sen. Darren Bailey Looks to Become Illinois Next Governor," by Matt Sheehan, Mar 29, 2021
  • Quad City Times, "Q-C Visit: Paul Schimpf Announces Run for Governor," by Sarah Hayden, Feb 15, 2021
  • Meet the Press interview of J. B. Pritzker, March 15, 2020
  • Townhall.com blog, "Leftist Governor Says Illinois Is 'A Beacon Of Hope' For Legalizing Partial-Birth Abortion," by Timothy Meads, Jun 12, 2019
  • Guns.com, "Illinois: Bill to Allow More Apprentice Hunting Heads to Governor," by Chris Eger, 06/07/2019
  • Belleville News-Democrat, "Illinois Senate passes Reproductive Health Act amid ongoing abortion debate," by Joseph Bustos, June 01, 2019
  • WMBD / CentralIllinoisProud.com, "Paul Schimpf looks to win Republican nomination," by Matt Sheehan, Mar 3, 2021


Indiana
(2024)


IN 2024 debates: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R, term-limited);
Sen. Mike Braun (R)
vs. Suzanne Crouch (R)
vs. Jennifer McCormick (D)
Past IN gubernatorial races:
2020 Indiana Gubernatorial debate
Eric Holcomb(R)
vs.Eddie Melton(D)
vs.Woody Myers(D)
2016 Indiana Gubernatorial debates: Holcomb(R) vs.Gregg(D) vs.Pence(R) vs.Brooks(R) vs.Rokita(R)

    Indiana 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Indianapolis Star, "Where Indiana's candidates for governor stand on marijuana legalization," by Kayla Dwyer, Nov 20, 2023, (Link)
  • WIBC 93.1 FM, "Doden: Investing In Indianapolis, Small Towns Key To State's Future," by Kurt Darling, November 3, 2023, (Link)
  • WFYI News, "State officials point to broadband as rural leaders work to improve mental health services," by Abigail Ruhman, October 16, 2023, (Link)
  • FOX59 Politics, "Indiana leaders push for added support to Israel after deadly Hamas attack," by Hannah Adamson, Oct 9, 2023, (Link)
  • FOX News, "GOP leaders push to protect gun owners and prevent Biden from declaring health emergency over gun violence," by Jamie Joseph, September 21, 2023, (Link)
  • WVPE News, "Suzanne Crouch highlights term as Lt. Governor as she runs for state's top office," by Marek Mazurek, July 26, 2023, (Link)
  • Indiana Capital Chronicle, "Candidate Hill would ditch equity office launched after Floyd protests," by Leslie Bonilla Muniz, July 24, 2023, (Link)
  • Indiana Business Journal, "Why I support universal school choice for Hoosier families," by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, June 2, 2023, (Link)
  • Indiana Democratic Party, "INDems Statement on Suzanne Crouch's Campaign for Indiana Governor," 6/19/23, (Link)
  • Franklin Daily Journal, "Hard-right turn for Lt. Gov. Crouch," June 12, 2023, (Link)
  • Indiana Capital Chronicle , "Hard-right turn for Lt. Gov. Crouch," by Niki Kelly, June 2, 2023, (Link)
  • Northwest Indiana Times, "Gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick vows to fight 'distractions' in Indiana," by Doug Ross, May 5, 2023, (Link)
  • South Bend Tribune, "Jennifer McCormick stumps in South Bend after announcing 2024 bid for Indiana governor," by Carley Lanich, May 5, 2023, (Link)
  • YouAreCurrent.com, "Republican gubernatorial candidate Doden makes campaign stop in Fishers," by Leila Kheiry, April 27, 2023, (Link)
  • Herald Journal, "Lt. Governor joins commissioning ceremony for BioTown BioGas," by Cheri Shelhart, Mar 22, 2023, (Link)
  • WTWO-2-ABC News, "Lt. Gov. Crouch talks healthcare, quality of life initiatives," by Nicole Krasean, Dec 14, 2022, (Link)
  • The Herald Bulletin, "GOP speakers focus on national Democratic party," by Ken de la Bastide, Sep 29, 2022, (Link)
  • Indianapolis Star, "Indiana joins 16 states in GOP-led challenge against Pennsylvania's mail-in deadline," by Johnny Magdaleno, Nov. 11, 2020, (Link)
  • Farm Progress, "Indiana lieutenant governor candidates debate ag issues," by Darrell Boone, September 17, 2020, (Link)
  • WFYI (NPR radio), "Indiana Officials Including Lt. Gov. Crouch Plan Mexico Trip," July 2, 2019, (Link)
  • Journal & Courier, "How would LGBT strings tied to vouchers hit Lafayette's private schools?," by Dave Bangert, Oct. 5, 2018, (Link)
  • Inside Indiana Business, "Holcomb, Crouch to Lead International Delegations," by Alex Brown, September 10, 2018, (Link)
  • WRTV News, "Indiana schools can allow teachers to have guns, but state's top education official opposes idea," by Kara Kenney, May 25, 2018, (Link)
  • WFYI Side Effect Public Media, "Indiana AG Joins 19 Other States In Court Challenge To Obamacare," February 27, 2018, (Link)
  • CBS4 Indy, "Attorney General Curtis Hill: 'Legalizing marijuana is a road to nowhere good'," Nov 9, 2017, (Link)


Iowa
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
IA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Kim Reynolds(R)
vs.Deidre DeJear(D)
vs.Ras Smith(D,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate,
Kim Reynolds(R) vs.McGuire(D) vs.Hubbell(D) vs.Boulton(D) vs.Leopold(D) vs.Battaglia(L)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Iowa gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: State Sen. Jack Hatch(D)
2014 primary challenger: Tom Hoefling(R)

    2022 Iowa Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Little Village, "Deidre DeJear on Iowa's future, LGBTQ rights, abortion access and legalizing cannabis," by Paul Brennan, Jul 15, 2022
  • Iowa Starting Line, "Iowa Leaders Respond to SCOTUS Abortion Rights Opinion Draft," by Amie Rivers, May 3, 2022
  • Iowa Torch, "Reynolds signs bill restricting women's sports to biological women," by Shane Vander Hart, March 3, 2022
  • Axios, "Deidre DeJear explains decision to sit while officers recognized," by Linh Ta, January 18, 2022
  • Des Moines Register, "Gov. Kim Reynolds changing process to receive unemployment benefits: More job searches to be required," by Ian Richardson, 10/20/21
  • Associated Press, "Iowa governor declines to help house migrant children," by David Pitt, April 8, 2021
  • Raccoon Valley Radio, "Rep. Axne Against Changes to Voting in Iowa," by Dustin Teays, March 9, 2021
  • Des Moines Register, "Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law shortening Iowa's early and Election Day voting," Stephen Gruber-Miller, 3/8/21
  • KWWL News-7-NBC, "Iowa governor joins opposition on funding strategy in new stimulus bill," by Taylor Vessel, Feb 27, 2021
  • Letter from Five Republican governors in Washington Post: "Our states stayed open in the covid-19 pandemic. Here's why our approach worked," by Governors Mark Gordon, Pete Ricketts, Asa Hutchinson, Kim Reynolds and Mike Parson, May 5, 2020


Kansas
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
KS 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Laura Kelly(D)
vs.State Sen.Derek Schmidt(R)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R,withdrew)
vs.Chase LaPorte(R,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Kansas gubernatorial debate,
Jeff Colyer(R)
Kris Kobach(R)
Wink Hartman(R)
Carl Brewer(D)
Laura Kelly(D)
Greg Orman(I)

    2022 Kansas Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Associated Press, "Republican Kris Kobach aims to rebrand in Kansas AG race," by John Hanna, October 14, 2022, (Link)
  • Topeka Capital-Journal, "Laura Kelly, Derek Schmidt press for specifics on medical marijuana, crime in final debate," by Andrew Bahl, 10/5/22, (Link)
  • JDSupra.com: "CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup--July 2022 #3," by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, July 19, 2022
  • The Kansas Reflector, "Schmidt proposes sweeping policy to exempt retirement benefits from state income tax," by Tim Carpenter, June 22, 2022
  • Topeka Capital-Journal, "A message to Derek Schmidt: Don't mess with public schools," Op-Ed by Cheryl Herrelson, Michelle Taylor and Ethel A. Edwards, May 12, 2022
  • Hays Post, "Schmidt explains so-called 'sanctuary city' bill that passed KS House," by Nick Gosnell, Mar 23, 2022
  • Topeka Capital-Journal, "What I saw at the border and why it matters," by Kansas AG Derek Schmidt, 2/16/22
  • Topeka Capital-Journal, "Derek Schmidt calls for using surplus to pay down $1 billion in KPERS debt, saving millions in long run," by Jason Tidd, 1/8/22
  • Attorney-General's Office press release, "AG Derek Schmidt: Federal court sides with Kansas, blocks unconstitutional federal attempt to seize control of state tax policy," Nov 16, 2021
  • WIBW, "AG Schmidt warns Biden Administration proposed asylum regulations could worsen border crisis," by Sarah Motter, Oct. 22, 2021
  • WIBW, "Schmidt urges Supreme Court to protect First Amendment rights in case against high school football coach's prayer," by Sarah Motter, Oct. 19, 2021
  • Kansas City Magazine, "Why A Bold Proposal For Decriminalizing Marijuana In Prairie Village Failed," by Evan Musil, August 24, 2021
  • Breitbart News, "Kansas Gubernatorial Candidate Derek Schmidt Signs '1776 Pledge' to Fight 'Anti-American Indoctrination'," by Ashley Oliver, 21 Jun 2021
  • Great Bend Tribune, "GOP gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt stops in GB," by Daniel Kiewel, Jun 8, 2021
  • WIBW TV-13, "AG Schmidt leads legal brief in support of Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore," by Sarah Motter, May 22, 2021
  • KSNT Topeka, "Kansas lawmakers consider Constitutional Convention to limit federal power, crowd rallies in support," by Rebekah Chung, Posted: Mar 23, 2021
  • Fox 4 KC, "'I'm the authentic conservative': Former KS Gov. Jeff Colyer welcomes AG Schmidt to governor's race," by Juan Cisneros, Mar 9, 2021
  • Associated Press on KSHB-41, "Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announces intent to run for governor," by Kari Williams & John Hanna, Mar 09, 2021
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal, "The governor's race is officially underway. What role will Sam Brownback and Donald Trump play?," by Andrew Bahl, March 9, 2021
  • The Kansas City Star, "Former Kansas GOP Gov. Jeff Colyer, naming key campaign aide, opens bid to retake office," by Jonathan Shorman, March 05, 2021
  • WKCH-12 News, "AG Schmidt, legislative leaders propose new Kansas Constitution amendment," by Sarah Motter, Feb. 23, 2021
  • Associated Press, "Kansas bill to recognize other states' gun permits advances," by Andy Tsubasa Field, February 10, 2021
  • Associated Press on KAKE-ABC, "Push against trans athletes in girls' sports fails in Kansas," May 3, 2021
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal, "2022 speculation begins amid election suit controversy," Dec. 14, 2020


Kentucky
(2023)

Next election 2027.
Past gubernatorial races:
KY 2023 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Andy Beshear(D)
vs.Kentucky State Auditor Mike Harmon(R)
vs.Former Gov. Matt Bevin(? R)
vs. Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron (R) vs.State Rep. Savannah Maddox (R) vs. Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles (R)
2019 Kentucky gubernatorial debate:
Matt Bevin(R)
vs.Robert Goforth(R)
vs.Rocky Adkins(D)
vs.Andy Beshear(D)
vs.Adam Edelen(D)
2015 Kentucky Gubernatorial debates:
Matt Bevin (R)
Jack Conway (D)
Former Louisville Councilman Hal Heiner (R)

    Kentucky 2023 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Spectrum News-1, "Cameron touts income tax cuts, Medicaid work rules for some able-bodied adults in his economic pitch," by Aaron Dickens, Aug. 30, 2023, (Link)
  • WIKI Radio 95.3 FM, "Ky Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Protect Veterans' Benefits," by Josh Myers, August 25, 2023, (Link)
  • Louisville Public Media, "Daniel Cameron unveils education plan, hones in on COVID-19 'learning loss'," by Sylvia Goodman, August 15, 2023, (Link)
  • The Center Square, "Cameron blasts Biden administration over fentanyl, drug policies," by Steve Bittenbender, Aug 1, 2023, (Link)
  • American Independent, "GOP Kentucky governor nominee Cameron chooses author of voter ID law as running mate," by Josh Israel, July 27, 2023, (Link)
  • The Sentinel Echo, "Republicans rally at Lincoln Dinner," by Nita Johnson, March 23, 2023, (Link)
  • WHAS, "Kelly Craft visits Louisville in latest campaign stop," March 2, 2023, (Link)
  • The News-Enterprise, "Craft returns to E'town for another round of stumping," by Gina Clear, Feb 18, 2023, (Link)
  • LEX18, "Kelly Craft officially launches campaign for Kentucky governor," by Karolina Buczek, Sep 14, 2022, (Link)
  • Bowling Green Daily News, "Craft vows to 'restore the Kentucky promise' in Glasgow kickstart," by Sarah Michels, Sep 14, 2022, (Link)
  • WLKY, "'The time for patriotism': Gov. Beshear gives message on unity as Russia attacks Ukraine," Feb 24, 2022, (Link)
  • WNKY, "Beshear signs bills in support of Kentucky military service members, families," May 18, 2022, (Link)
  • WKYU Louisville Public Media, "Beshear added to list of U.S. officials sanctioned by Russia," by Ryland Barton, February 11, 2023, (Link)
  • The Jessamine Journal (Kentucky Today), "Cameron, 20 other AGs support military service members' religious rights issue," October 4, 2022, (Link)
  • WKYU, "With Kelly Craft's entry, the GOP primary for Kentucky governor gets complicated," by Divya Karthikeyan, September 9, 2022
  • WPSD, "Trump ambassador Kelly Craft joins Kentucky governor's race," Sep 7, 2022
  • Associated Press on am1460theanswer.com, "Kentucky candidates struggle when describing 2020 election," by Bruce Schreiner, Aug 7, 2022, (Link)
  • Spectrum News, "AG Cameron joins group challenge to USDA rule protecting LGBTQ kids," by Joe Ragusa, Jul. 27, 2022
  • Spectrum News, "Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron arguing federal gov­ernment over­reaching on vaccine, ARPA tax mandates," by Sam Knef, Jul. 21, 2022
  • The Tennessee Star, "Over 50 Kentucky Law Enforcement Officials Endorse Attorney General Daniel Cameron for Governor," by Aaron Gulbransen, July 14, 2022
  • Newsmax, "Kentucky AG to Newsmax: Judges Focused on Policy, Not Abortion Law," by Sandy Fitzgerald, 14 July 2022
  • The Center Square, "Kentucky GOP officials question S&P's use of ESG on state's credit score," by Steve Bittenbender, Jun 30, 2022, (Link)
  • Kentucky Fried Politics, "KY Politicians React to Supreme Court Overturn of Roe V. Wade," by Nick Storm, June 24, 2022, (Link)
  • Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America press release, "Cameron Can Defeat Democrat Gov. Beshear, an Extremist Who Regularly Blocks Life-Saving Legislation," June 22, 2022
  • WYMT, "AG Daniel Cameron files lawsuit against Biden Administration's termination of immigration policy," by Ethan Sirles, Apr. 14, 2022
  • The Lane Report, "Op-Ed: Biden's energy policies harming Kentucky families," by Daniel Cameron, February 22, 2022
  • LEX18, "Former UN Ambassador Kelly Craft says she's 'leaning heavily' towards running for governor," by Nancy Cox, Feb 10, 2022
  • 953 WIKI, "Attorney General Cameron Joins 16-State Coalition Urging Department of State to Fight Fentanyl," January 17, 2022, (Link)
  • Louisville Courier Journal, "Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron says he doesn't believe U.S. is systemically racist," by Morgan Watkins, April 26, 2021
  • The Asahi Shimbun, "INTERVIEW/ Kelly Craft: 'Time will tell' if she proved Trump wrong at U.N.," by Stephanie Fillion and Gakushi Fujiwara, April 13, 2021, (Link)
  • Townhall.com blog, "This Kentucky Pro-Gun Bill Will Keep Kids Safer," by Ellie Bufkin, Feb 24, 2020
  • Newsweek," U.S. Ambassador to Canada Mocked for Climate Change Stance--Again," by Kashmira Gander, 12/7/18
  • Louisville Courier-Journal, "Auditor: Kentucky taxpayers ripped off as price on Beshear project leaps," by Alfred Miller, 9/27/18
  • Bowling Green Daily News, "Sex ed: Parents can be key, but teachers play an important role," by Jenna Mink, May 13, 2012
  • TOWLEROAD.com, "Kentucky Lawmaker Stalls Anti-Bullying Bill With Amendment That Would Protect 'Christian' Bullies," by Andy Towle, March 2, 2011, (Link)


Louisiana
(2023)

Next election 2027.
Past gubernatorial races:
LA 2023 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent John Bel Edwards(D,term-limited)
vs.Jeff Landry(R)
vs.Biden Adviser Cedric Richmond(? D)
vs.former Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu(? D)
2019 Louisiana gubernatorial debate:
John Bel Edwards(D)
vs.Ralph Abraham(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial debates:
House Minority Leader John Bel Edwards (D, won)
Senator David Vitter (R, lost runoff)
Secretary of State Jay Dardenne (R, lost Oct. 2015 primary)

    Louisiana 2023 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • New Orleans Times-Picayune, "Candidates clash on insurance, LGBTQ+ issues at Louisiana governor's race debate," by Tyler Bridges and James Finn, Sep 28, 2023, (Link)
  • Louisiana Radio Network, "Marijuana Policy Project releases voter guide to educate citizens on where candidates stand on cannabis issues," by Jeff Palermo, Sep 19, 2023, (Link)
  • Louisiana Radio Network, "Candidates for governor weigh in on abortion and if voters should have final say on the issue," by Brooke Thorington, Sep 10, 2023 , (Link)
  • Baton Rouge Proud, "Race for Governor, Shawn Wilson: Only Democrat looks to fight through partisanship," by Shannon Heckt, Sep 1, 2023, (Link)
  • Baton Rouge Proud, "Race for Governor, John Schroder: Louisiana needs a CEO with experience to tackle budget, education, crime," by Shannon Heckt, Aug 28, 2023, (Link)
  • Baton Rouge Proud, "Race for Governor, Sharon Hewitt: Only woman candidate says engineering skills will help Louisiana," by Shannon Heckt, Aug 14, 2023, (Link)
  • WWNO 89.9 FM, "Where the 7 gubernatorial candidates stand on Louisiana issues," by Molly Ryan, August 7, 2023, (Link)
  • Louisiana Illuminator, "Louisiana governor candidates pressed for stances at PAR forum," by Greg Larose, April 27, 2023, (Link)
  • Louisiana Illuminator, "On abortion, Democratic candidate Shawn Wilson is to the left of recent Louisiana governors," by Julie O'Donoghue, March 14, 2023, (Link)
  • New Orleans Times-Picayune NOLA.com, "Ex-highway chief Shawn Wilson is 1st Democrat in governor's race: 'I'm a bridge builder'," by Tyler Bridges, Mar 6, 2023, (Link)
  • Bossier Press-Tribune, "Shawn Wilson Announces Campaign for Governor," March 6, 2023, (Link)
  • 2023_LA_Gov: Twitter postings by Brandon Presley, @BrandonPresley, Feb. 20 to March 1, 2023, (Link)
  • Louisiana Radio Network, "AG rules doctors can recommend medical marijuana via telemedicine visit," by Brooke Thorington, Jan 9, 2023, (Link)
  • The Advocate, "Inside John Schroder's 'crusade' against ESG: National groups, Fox News and former Trump pick," by Sam Karlin, Dec 5, 2022, (Link)
  • AASHTO Journal (American Associations of State Highway and Transportation Officials), "Louisiana DOTD's Wilson: 'Remain Committed To Equity'," November 10, 2022, (Link)
  • Minden Press-Herald, "Biden's Latest Disastrous Immigration Policy: Attorney General Jeff Landry Fights Back, Apr 29, 2022, (Link)
  • Bossier Press-Tribune, "AG Jeff Landry Leads 25-State Coalition Against Biden's Continued Attack on American Energy," February 28, 2022, (Link)
  • Louisiana Illuminator, "Louisiana bond commission pulls bank from refinancing deal over gun policy," by Julie O'Donoghue, November 18, 2021, (Link)
  • Press release, "ACLU of Louisiana Condemns Attorney General Landry for Attacking LGBTQ Rights at the U.S. Supreme Court," August 30, 2019, (Link)
  • Bayou Brief, "State Sen. Sharon Hewitt Deceptively Edits Video Testimony to Smear Medicaid Recipients," by Lamar White, Jr., May 2, 2018, (Link)
  • The Times-Picayune (NOLA.com), "'We will get prayer back in our schools,' Attorney General Jeff Landry says," by Julia O'Donoghue, Sept 23, 2017, (Link)


Maine
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
ME 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Janet Mills(D)
vs.Former Gov. Paul LePage(R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Maine gubernatorial debate,
Attorney General Janet T. Mills(D)
Commissioner Mary Mayhew(R)
Shawn Moody(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Maine gubernatorial Debate
Former challengers:
Rep. Mike Michaud(D,2014)
Eliot Cutler(I,2010)

    2022 Maine Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Market Watch, "Abortion rights and gun control are pivotal factors as common ground grows elusive among U.S. governors," July 15, 2022
  • Press Herald, "Democrats tout Gov. Mills' record on LGBTQ rights," by Penelope Overton, 6/6/22
  • Press-Herald, "Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor," by Scott Thistle, February 8, 2021
  • Bangor Daily News, "Divided government has failed. Georgia run-offs could save it or kill it," OpEd, December 7, 2020
  • The Maine Wire, "Governor Mills among the most fiscally irresponsible governors in America," by Jacob Posik, October 12, 2020
  • Portland Press Herald, "Hundreds, including Paul LePage, rally in Augusta to protest shutdown," May 16, 2020
  • Portland Press Herald, "Columnist's praise for LePage is out of place as COVID spreads," by Brownie Carson, April 4 2020
  • Bangor Daily News, "Paul LePage says he was paid $7,500 last year to advocate for CMP corridor," by Michael Shepherd, February 24, 2020
  • Inside Climate News, "Clean Energy's Future Could Rise or Fall with These Governor's Races," by Dan Gearino & Marianne Lavelle, October 1, 2018


Maryland
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
MD 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Larry Hogan(R,term-limited)
vs.State Rep. Daniel Cox(R nominee)
vs.Wes Moore(D nominee)
vs.State Rep. Robin Ficker(R)
vs.State Del.Kelly M. Schulz(R)
vs.State Rep. Peter Franchot(D)
vs.Former DNC chair Tom Perez(D)
vs.Education Secretary John B. King(D)
vs.Obama administration Ashwani Jain(D)
vs.State attorney-general Doug Gansler(D)
vs.County executive Rushern Baker(D)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Maryland gubernatorial debate,
Hogan vs.Jealous(D) vs.Ross (D) vs.Cummings(D) vs.Madaleno(D) vs.Quinn(L) vs.Schlakman(G)
Former contenders:
Steele (R,2006); Vaughn (R,2010).

    2022 Maryland Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • ABC News: Full transcript of "This Week": interview of Gov. Larry Hogan, moderated by Jonathan Karl, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, (Link)
  • Maryland Matters, "Wes Moore: Work, Wages and Wealth Will be North Stars," by Danielle E. Gaines, August 26, 2021
  • Baltimore Sun, "What you need to know about Maryland GOP gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox," by Sam Janesch, Jul 20, 2022
  • FOX 5 DC, "Maryland Primary 2022: Where each gubernatorial candidate stands on gun control," July 15, 2022
  • Frederick News Post, "Election 2022 Primary Voters Guide: Governor: Dan Cox," Jul 2, 2022
  • Maryland Matters, "Md. Candidates Fret, Tout Green Credentials as Supreme Court Ties EPA's Hands on Emissions," by Josh Kurtz & Jacob Fischler, June 30, 2022
  • Our Revolution Maryland 2022 Gubernatorial Questionnaire, 4/6/22, (Link)
  • Maryland Matters, "Md. Republicans Rap Wes Moore Pitch on GOP Voter Suppression," by Josh Kurtz, June 11, 2021
  • Maryland Matters, "Rushern Baker Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign, Will Likely Endorse a Democratic Rival Soon," by Bruce DePuyt, June 10, 2022
  • WJLA, "Meet Dan Cox, Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate in Maryland's Republican primary," by Brad Bell, May 30, 2022
  • MSNBC, "Transcript: The ReidOut," interview of MD Governor candidate John B. King, 10/15/21
  • WJZ (CBS Local), "Advocates Rally in Annapolis to Defend Abortion Rights," October 2, 2021
  • Kent County News, "Franchot talks Talbot Boys, Bay Bridge," by Brad Dress and Natalie Jones, Aug 20, 2021
  • WJZ (CBS Local), "Peter Franchot Outlines Equity Plan in Campaign for Governor," August 9, 2021
  • CNN.com, "Tom Perez launches bid for Maryland governor," by Dan Merica, June 23, 2021
  • Baltimore Sun, "Nearly 350,000 Marylanders don't have health insurance. Here's how to close the gap," by Tom Perez, Jun 09, 2021
  • KPVI TV 6 NBC News, "Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz running for governor," 4/22/21
  • Baltimore Sun, "John King Jr., former Obama education secretary, enters race for governor of Maryland," by Bryn Stole, Apr 20, 2021
  • Washington Post, "John B. King, former Obama education secretary, running for Maryland governor," by Erin Cox, April 20, 2021
  • MarylandMatters.org blog, "John King, Former U.S. Secretary of Education, Announces Gubernatorial Bid," by Bennett Leckrone, April 20, 2021
  • Baltimore Sun, "A bold commitment to offshore wind would be a win-win for Maryland," by Tom Perez, Apr 05, 2021
  • Tufts Daily, "Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series hosts Michael Steele," by Madeline Mueller, April 2, 2021
  • MSNBC Transcript: The ReidOut interviewing Michael Steele, 3/29/21
  • MSNBC Transcript: The Beat with Ari Melber interviewing Michael Steele, 3/25/21
  • Maryland Matters, "The Other John King," by Josh Kurtz, March 2, 2021
  • Baltimore Sun, "Maryland expands tax credit to more immigrants," by Pamela Wood, Feb 26, 2021
  • CNN State of the Union interview of Larry Hogan, January 10, 2021
  • ABC This Week interview of Larry Hogan, December 27, 2020
  • The Week newsmagazine, "Centrists have a solution for Trumpism: Trump Lite," by Ryan Cooper, December 16, 2020
  • Maryland Matters, "Crises Can Be Catalysts for Change," by John King, October 5, 2020
  • The Hill, "It's time to start restoring the party of Lincoln," by Michael Steele, 08/31/20
  • Bethesda Magazine, "Ficker running for governor in 2022 to cut sales tax," by Dan Schere, April 23, 2020
  • MyMcMedia.org blog, "Robin Ficker is Running Again, This Time for Governor," by Suzanne Pollak, April 19, 2020
  • WJLA, "Robin Ficker fighting to limit property tax hikes," by Kevin Lewis, February 21, 2020
  • Basketball Network, "NBA's most famous heckler," by Filip Trivic, November 30, 2018
  • Bethesda Magazine, "Q &A With County Executive Candidate Robin Ficker," by Louis Peck, October 11, 2018
  • RedMaryland.com, "Candidate Survey: Dan Cox for Delegate, District 4," May 19, 2018
  • The Frederick News Post, "Dan Cox," by Kate Masters, Feb 24, 2018
  • WTOP News, "Suit challenging Md. school system's transgender policy dropped," by Nick Iannelli, November 29, 2017
  • Baltimore Sun, "Federal appellate court upholds Md. handgun permit laws," by Justin Fenton, Mar 21, 2013


Massachusetts
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
MA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Charlie Baker(R, retiring)
vs.Lt.Gov.Karyn Polito(R, retiring)
vs.Attorney General Maura Healey(D)
vs.Former State Rep. Geoff Diehl(R)
vs. Chris Doughty(R)
vs.Shiva Ayyadurai(R,eliminated at convention)
vs.Harvard Professor Danielle Allen(D, withdrew)
vs.State Sen.Ben Downing(D, withdrew)
vs.State Sen.Sonia Chang-Diaz(D, withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial debate,
Gov. Charlie Baker(R)
Mayor Setti Warren (D)
Jay Gonzalez (D)
Bob Massie (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 MA Gubernatorial debate
2006 MA Democratic primary debate
2006 MA Gubernatorial debate;
Former contenders:
Coakley(D,2014); Grossman(D,2014); Berwick(D,2014); Wolf(D,2014);
Mihos (R, 2010); Ross (D, 2010);
Stein (G, 2010); Gabrieli (D, 2006);
Reich (D, 2002); O'Brien (D, 2002)

    2022 Massachusetts Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Provincetown Independent, "Attorney General Says Permits Forbid Release of Reactor Water," by Christine Legere, Feb 9, 2022
  • WBUR (Boston National Public Radio), "Meeting the gubernatorial candidates: Attorney General Maura Healey," by Tiziana Dearing, Amanda Bel, and Anthony Brooks, February 03, 2022
  • MassLive.com, "Attorney General Maura Healey looks to hold gun manufacturers accountable for facilitating 'dangerous individuals'," by Douglas Hook, Feb. 01, 2022
  • WGBH (Boston National Public Radio), "Five key things to know about Maura Healey as she starts her campaign for governor," by Adam Reilly, January 20, 2022
  • Dorchester Reporter, "Fare-free buses, electrification anchor Chang-Díaz climate plan," by Katie Lannan, December 23, 2021
  • Boston Globe, "Maura Healey speaks out over Mississippi abortion case," by Mihiro Shimano, December 2, 2021
  • WBUR, "Healey asks Beacon Hill legislators to overhaul hate crimes statute," by Chris Lisinski, State House News Service, November 23, 2021
  • Boston Globe, "Donald Trump endorses Republican Geoff Diehl for Massachusetts governor," by Emma Platoff, October 5, 2021
  • The Newburyport Daily News, "Candidates knock Baker's pandemic management from left, right," by Matt Murphy, Aug 28, 2021
  • The Berkshire Eagle, "74 members of Massachusetts Legislature sign letter urging federal action on voting rights," Aug 3, 2021
  • WBUR 90.9-NPR, "Meeting The Gubernatorial Candidates: Sonia Chang-Díaz," by Tiziana Dearing, Chris Citorik, Anthony Brooks, & Ali Audet, July 22, 2021
  • WGBH NPR-Boston, "Geoff Diehl Makes His Case For Governor, Shows Some Distance From Trump," by Hannah Reale, July 7, 2021
  • The Patriot Ledger, "In bid for governor's office, Whitman's Geoff Diehl thinks conservatism can win statewide," by Joe Difazio, 7/7/21
  • Boston Herald: "Geoff Diehl says he's the 'underdog' most likely to win the Republican nomination for governor," by Erin Tiernan, July 6, 2021
  • CommonWealth Magazine, "Chang-Diaz emphasizes the urgency of now," by Michael Jonas, Jul 1, 2021
  • WGBH Boston-NPR, "Democratic Gov Hopeful Danielle Allen Pans Baker's Sales Tax Holiday Pitch," by Adam Reilly, June 25, 2021
  • MetroWest Daily News, "Immigrant tuition bills catching on--but not in Mass.," by Chris Lisinski, June 20, 2021
  • The Harvard Crimson, "Harvard Professor Danielle Allen Officially Announces 2022 Campaign for Mass. Governor," by Leah J. Teichholtz, June 15, 2021
  • WBUR 90.0-FM, "Danielle Allen, A Harvard Ethicist, Launches Historic Bid For Governor," June 15, 2021
  • WAMC Albany-NPR, "Harvard Professor Danielle Allen Announces Run for Massachusetts Governor," by Paul Tuthill, Jun 15, 2021
  • The Springfield Republican (MassLive.com), "Cannabis equity applicants look forward to home delivery, but struggle with startup costs," by Melissa Hanson, Feb. 17, 2021
  • The Charlestown Bridge, "Former State Senator Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor," by John Lynds, February 11, 2021
  • The Boston Globe, "What to know about Ben Downing, the former Massachusetts state senator who just announced a campaign to be governor," by Nik DeCosta-Klipa, February 8, 2021
  • The Boston Globe, "Ben Downing, former state senator, launches campaign for governor," by Victoria McGrane, February 8, 2021
  • The Boston Herald,
  • The Boston Herald, "Former state Sen. Ben Downing to run for Massachusetts governor," by Lisa Kashinsky, February 8, 2021
  • NBC Boston, "Former State Senator Announces Bid for Mass. Governor," by Alison King, February 8, 2021
  • Jamaica Plain News, "Sen. Chang-Díaz Reflects on Police Reform Legislation She Shepherded," by David Ertischek, January 1, 2021
  • WAMC, "Personal Responsibility Isn't Enough," by Ben Downing, Dec 28, 2020
  • Washington Post Opinion: "Why I'm exploring a run for governor of Massachusetts," by Danielle Allen, December 18, 2020
  • WAMC, "Grief, Loss And Leadership," by Ben Downing, Dec 10, 2020
  • Commonwealth Magazine, "Solar revolution is stalled, needs to shift into gear," by Ben Downing and Ben Underwood, Dec 10, 2020
  • Boston Herald: "Harvard professor Danielle Allen first to emerge in 2022 governor's race," by Erin Tiernan, December 14, 2020
  • MassLive, "'The ACA remains the law of the land': Massachusetts AG Maura Healey defends Obamacare," by Jackson Cote, Nov. 10, 2020
  • WGBH, "Maura Healey: Schools Need More Money So Students Can Succeed Amid Converging Crises Of Health, Economy," by Zoe Mathews, June 23, 2020
  • CommonWealth Magazine, "The gateway debate over marijuana," by Jack Sullivan, May 5, 2016


Michigan
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
MI 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer(D)
vs.Tudor Dixon(R nominee)
vs.Chief James Craig(R,disqualified from ballot, running write-in)
vs.Garrett Soldano(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Michigan gubernatorial debate,
State Senator Gretchen Whitmer (D)
Abdul El-Sayed (D)
Attorney General Bill Schuette (R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Michigan gubernatorial Debate
Former challengers:
Former Rep. Mark Schauer (D,2014)
Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R,2010)
Former Rep. Joe Schwarz (I,2010)

    2022 Michigan Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • CNN Politics, "4 takeaways from the Michigan governor debate between Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon," by Eric Bradner, October 25, 2022, (Link)
  • Fox News Politics, "Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signals opposition to COVID vaccine for children," by Haris Alic, October 25, 2022, (Link)
  • Bridge Michigan, "Tudor Dixon: What to know about the Republican taking on Michigan Gov. Whitmer," by Zahra Ahmad, Jonathan Oosting, & Yue Stella Yu, August 2, 2022
  • Daily Wire, "Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tudor Dixon: I'll Criminalize Involving 'Children In Drag Shows'," by Ryan Saavedra, Jun 5, 2022
  • Detroit Metro Times, "James Craig says he supports abortion ban in secret recording," by Steve Neavling, Sep 21, 2021
  • Detroit Metro Times, "James Craig's 'official' campaign launch was a complete clusterf—k," by Lee DeVito, Sep 15, 2021
  • FOX News: The Story, "Detroit police chief on anti-law enforcement sentiment in America," September 14, 2020
  • The Holland Sentinel, "Former Detroit police chief Craig pitches Grand Rapids on 2022 Michigan governor run," by Arpan Lobo, Sept. 14, 2021
  • CBS News: Full transcript of "Face the Nation": interview of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, moderated by Margaret Brennan, June 26, 2022, (Link)
  • Washington Examiner, "James Craig: Whitmer has made it all about her," by Salena Zito, August 23, 2021
  • Huron Daily Tribune, "Gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano appears in Bad Axe," by Robert Creenan, Aug. 18, 2021
  • FOX News, "James Craig calls out Democrats who want to defund police: Hire social workers as your private security," July 26, 2021
  • The Epoch Times, "'I'm Running' for Governor of Michigan: Ex-Detroit Police Chief," by Isabel van Brugen, July 22, 2021
  • FOX News: Tucker Carlson Tonight, "Tucker investigates Fulton County election incident," July 14, 2021
  • Deadline Detroit, "James Craig, Politician: 10 Takeaways From The Ex-Detroit Chief's GOP Birthday Speech," by Violet Ikonomova, July 06, 2021
  • NBC News, "Trump's influence on Republicans faces key test in Michigan," by Henry J. Gomez, June 19, 2021
  • Grand Rapids MLive.com, "New nonprofit teases possible gubernatorial run from conservative media personality Tudor Dixon," by Emily Lawler and Malachi Barrett, May 07, 2021
  • The Detroit News: "James Craig will challenge Whitmer for governor," by George Hunter, Nolan Finley & Christine Ferretti, May 7, 2021
  • National Review, "Mich. Gov. Orders State Employees to Conduct 'Implicit Bias Training'," by Zachary Evans, August 5, 2020
  • CNN "State of the Union" interview of Gretchen Whitmer, April 19, 2020
  • World Net Daily, "Governor sued for allowing abortion but suspending 1st Amendment during pandemic," April 5, 2020
  • Fox News Sunday interview, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, 3/22/2020
  • The Detroit News, "Group wants Detroit police to stop holding graduations in churches," by George Hunter, Jan. 1, 2020
  • The Detroit Free Press, "Whitmer off to Israel on her first trade mission as Michigan governor," by Carol Cain, Nov. 17, 2019
  • Middle East Eye, "US Democratic candidates face pressure to endorse anti-boycott laws," by Ali Harb, 19 September 2018


Minnesota
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
MN 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Tim Walz(DFL)
vs.State Sen.Scott Jensen(R)
vs.Mayor Mike Murphy(R,withdrew)
vs.Michelle Benson(R,withdrew)
vs.Paul Gazelka(R,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Minnesota gubernatorial debate,
Tina Liebling (DFL)
Tim Walz (DFL)
Matt Dean (R)
Rebecca Otto (DFL)
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman (DFL)
House Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL)
vs.Pawlenty(R)
vs.Johnson(R)

    2022 Minnesota Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Walz, Jensen clash in first and only TV debate in Minnesota governor's race," by Jessie Van Berkel, October 18, 2022, (Link)
  • MSNBC, The Reid Out: review of Hugh Hewitt moderating Minnesota GOP Republican Gubernatorial primary debate, Dec. 18, 2021
  • Bring Me the News blog, "At GOP gubernatorial debate, all 5 candidates suggest Biden's win wasn't legitimate," by Shaymus Mclaughlin, Dec 16, 2021
  • Marshall Independent, "Gazelka: MN needs 'open doors' for business," by Deb Gau, Nov 10, 2021
  • WCCO-4 CBS-TV, "Vaccine Doubts Fuel Dr. Scott Jensen's Rise In Minnesota Governor Race," October 20, 2021
  • Washington Times, "'We're going to shoot back': Former cop's stark law-and-order campaign pitch for Minn.," by Mica Soellner, October 12, 2021
  • Grand Forks Herald, "Minnesota GOP governor candidate Gazelka says election will turn on public safety," by Matthew Stolle, September 28, 2021
  • New Ulm Journal, "Jensen draws a crowd," by Fritz Busch, Sep 21, 2021
  • Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Former GOP Senate leader Paul Gazelka announces 2022 bid for governor," by Briana Bierschbach, September 8, 2021
  • MinnPost.com, "Why Senate Republicans targeted Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop for removal," by Walker Orenstein, July 7, 2021
  • Insider.com, "A Minnesota Republican running for governor was banned from TikTok for spreading COVID-19 misinformation," by Connor Perrett, Apr 11, 2021
  • KSTP-TV, "It's official: Former state Sen. Jensen running for governor," by Tom Hauser, March 16, 2021
  • Southwest News Media, "Former Sen. Scott Jensen to run for governor," by Amy Felegy, Mar 11, 2021
  • PressPubs blog, "Lexington mayor running for governor," by Shannon Granholm, Feb 9, 2021
  • Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "First Republican candidate announces bid for Minnesota governor," by Jessie Van Berkel, February 6, 2021
  • Minnesota Public Radio, "North metro mayor announces bid for governor," by Tim Pugmire, February 4, 2021
  • MinnPost, "State Sen. Scott Jensen is not running again," by Peter Callaghan, July 26, 2019
  • Minnesota Public Radio, "How Gov. Walz's health care buy-in plan works," by Briana Bierschbach, February 21, 2019


Mississippi
(2023)

Next election 2027.
Past gubernatorial races:
MS 2023 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Tate Reeves(R)
vs.Brandon Presley(D)
2019 Mississippi gubernatorial debate:
Phil Bryant(R,term-limited)
vs.Robert Foster(R)
vs.Jim Hood(D)
vs.Tate Reeves(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 MS debate coverage
Phil Bryant
Robert Gray (D, won August 2015 primary)
Vicki Slater (D, lost August 2015 primary)

    Mississippi 2023 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Mississippi Link, "Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley, Part 2," by Christopher Young, June 28, 2023, (Link)
  • Mississippi Today, "State's teachers union endorses Brandon Presley in governor's race," by Julia James, June 26, 2023, (Link)
  • Mississippi Today, "Brandon Presley and Tate Reeves trade blows over police, public safety," by Taylor Vance, June 22, 2023, (Link)
  • Mississippi Today, "Democrat Brandon Presley calls for overhaul of campaign finance laws," by Taylor Vance, June 6, 2023, (Link)
  • Mississippi Today, "Brandon Presley could have one advantage in governor's race: the issues," by Bobby Harrison, March 19, 2023, (Link)
  • Mississippi Clarion Ledger, "Mississippi Democrats condemn transgender youth law, but candidates' views still unknown," by Wicker Perlis, March 6, 2023, (Link)
  • Mississippi Free Press, "Democrat Brandon Presley Launches Populist Campaign for Mississippi Governor," by Ashton Pittman, January 12, 2023, (Link)
  • Associated Press, "Mississippi Gov. to push for full elimination of income tax," by Michael Goldberg, October 27, 2022, (Link)
  • Mississippi Free Press, "After Gov. Reeves Criticizes New Solar Rules, Energy Regulators Stand Firm," by Nick Judin, October 4, 2022, (Link)
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Gov. Tate Reeves (R-MS), moderated by Jake Tapper, May 08, 2022, (Link)
  • NBC: Meet the Press: Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.); moderated by Chuck Todd, May 8, 2022, (Link)
  • HottyToddy.com, "PSC Presley Says TVA's Refusal to Serve Medical Marijuana Facilities is Harming North Mississippi," by Alyssa Schnugg, February 10, 2022, (Link)
  • WAPT, "Governor wants to spend $3 million on Patriotic Education Fund," by Ross Adams, Nov 17, 2020, (Link)
  • Real Clear Politics, "Elvis' Cousin Worries That Other Pro-Life Democrats Have Left the Building," by Salena Zito, September 04, 2018, (Link)


Missouri
(2024)


MO 2024 debates: Gov. Mike Parson (R, term-limited):
Jay Ashcroft (R)
vs. Bill Eigel (R)
vs. Mike Kehoe (R)
vs. Crystal Quade (D)
Past MO gubernatorial races:
2020 Missouri Gubernatorial debate
Mike Parson(R)
vs.Nicole Galloway(D)
vs.Jim Neely(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Missouri Gubernatorial debates:
Attorney General Chris Koster(D)
vs.Eric Greitens(R)
vs.Former State House Speaker Catherine Hanaway(R)
vs.CEO John BrunnerR)
vs.Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder(R)

    Missouri 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Press release on 2024_MO_Gov, "Missouri House Democrats, HD 132: CRYSTAL QUADE," 9/1/23, (Link)
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Parson rejects top Missouri Democrat's call for special session on nuclear waste," by Kurt Erickson, Aug 2, 2023, (Link)
  • Springfield Daily Citizen, "Crystal Quade launches campaign for governor on C-Street in Springfield," by Jack McGee, July 10, 2023, (Link)
  • KCUR News, "Democratic legislative leader Crystal Quade launches campaign for Missouri governor," by Jason Hancock, July 9, 2023, (Link)
  • KSDK News, "St. Louis leaders call on governor to hold special session to address gun violence," by Brent Solomon, June 22, 2023, (Link)
  • MissouriNet, "Kehoe Lists Four Early Priorities If He's Elected Missouri Governor," by Marshall Griffin, May 22, 2023, (Link)
  • Kansas City Star, "MO governor's race erupts over foreign-owned farmland after new restrictions fail to pass," by Jonathan Shorman & Kacen Bayless, May 19, 2023, (Link)
  • KSDK, "'I've cut way more taxes than I proposed': Kehoe defends voting record as he launches bid for governor," by Mark Maxwell, May 18, 2023, (Link)
  • St. Louis Public Radio, "As he accelerates his gubernatorial push, Kehoe showcases distinctions with Ashcroft," by Jason Rosenbaum, May 18, 2023, (Link)
  • KY3 Springfield News, "Pending governor's approval, Missouri's budget includes $8 million for Springfield's historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge," by Joe Hickman, May. 9, 2023, (Link)
  • Joplin Globe, "It makes no sense to sell Missouri land to China," by John R. Ashcroft, Apr 25, 2023, (Link)
  • KMOX Audacy Radio, "Governor candidate Jay Ashcroft talks Second Amendment, libraries, crime," April 14, 2023, (Link)
  • Kansas City Star, "Missouri Democrat, advocate of gun reform and abortion rights, hints at run for governor," by Maia Bond and Kacen Bayless, April 12, 2023, (Link)
  • Missouri Independent, "Jay Ashcroft makes it official: He's running for Missouri governor in 2024," by Jason Hancock, April 6, 2023, (Link)
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "Jay Ashcroft says fellow Republicans have 'failed to deliver,' launches bid for Missouri governor," by Jack Suntrup, Apr 6, 2023, (Link)
  • The Center Square, "Missouri Senate leader pledges 'common sense' diversity language for budget," by Joe Mueller, Mar 31, 2023, (Link)
  • Missouri Independent, "Diversity initiatives within Missouri agencies run into GOP attack on 'woke' government," by Rebecca Rivas, Clara Bates & Annelise Hanshaw, March 27, 2023, (Link)
  • KSDK News, "Ashcroft avoids official campaign announcement, highlights rival's negatives," by Mark Maxwell, March 2, 2023, (Link)
  • Missouri Independent, "Ashcroft criticizes Blunt support for Senate bill protecting same-sex marriage," by Rudi Keller, November 29, 2022, (Link)
  • Cannabis Business Times, "Missouri Secretary of State a 'No' Vote on Adult-Use Cannabis," by Tony Lange, November 01, 2022, (Link)
  • Missouri Independent, "Missouri Democrats expect turnout boost from marijuana campaign, but split on policy itself," by Jason Hancock, August 28, 2022, (Link)
  • OzarksFirst.com, "Rep. Crystal Quade proposes tax credit for school staff members," by Ashley Eddy, Feb 27, 2022, (Link)
  • The Joplin Globe, "Standing up for private property is standing up for Missouri agriculture," by Mike Kehoe, Apr 24, 2021, (Link)
  • KRCG-TV News, "Republican-backed voter suppression legislation will harm minorities, Black Caucus says," by Kyreon Lee, April 6, 2021, (Link)
  • The Missouri Times, "Opinion: It's time to reform Missouri's Medicaid program," by Bill Eigel, December 31, 2020, (Link)
  • Macon Home Press, "Local perspectives about Amendment 2 (Medicaid Expansion), by Benjamin C. Nelson, August 04, 2020, (Link)
  • Facebook @EigelForMo (Bill Eigel), June 26, 2020, (Link)
  • The Missouri Times, "Mr. Missouri: A conversation with Mike Kehoe," by Alisha Shurr March 1, 2019, (Link)
  • The Catholic Missourian, "State's first Catholic lieutenant governor grateful for prayers," by Jay Nies, July 27, 2018, (Link)
  • Missouri Baptist Convention Pathway newsletter, "It's about faith, family, integrity: Secretary of State Ashcroft reassures voters as statewide elections near," by Don Hinkle, July 19, 2018, (Link)
  • Springfield News-Leader, "Pruitt the needed change to head EPA," by Jay Ashcroft, Feb. 17, 2017, (Link)
  • Springfield News-Leader, "Crystal Quade, Thomas Quinn face off in District 132," by Will Schmitt, October 30, 2016, (Link)
  • MissouriNet, "Voter Photo Id, Ethics Reform Among Top Priorities for Missouri Senate Republicans," by Mike Lear, Nov 17, 2015, (Link)


Montana
(2024)


MT 2024 debates: Gov. Greg Gianforte (R)
vs. Tanner Smith (R)
vs. Ryan Busse (D)
Past MT gubernatorial races:
2020 Montana Gubernatorial debate:
vs.Greg Gianforte(R)
vs.Mike Cooney(D)
vs.Corey Stapleton(R,running for House)
Albert Olszewski(R)
vs.Casey Schreiner(D)
vs.Gary Perry(R)
vs.Reilly Neill(D)
vs.Tim Fox(R)
vs.Whitney Williams(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Montana Gubernatorial debates: Bullock(D)
vs.Gianforte(R)
2016 Challengers: Greg Gianforte(R)
vs.Mark Perea(R)
vs.Bill McChesney(D)
vs.Former Secretary of State Brad Johnson(R)
2012 Challenger: Former Rep. Rick Hill (R)
2008 challenger: Stan Jones

    Montana 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Montana Conservation Voters "2023 Scorecard", downloaded 12/24/23, (Link; transcribed by OTI)
  • Char-Koosta News, "Governor Candidate Ryan Busse Meets with CSKT Council," by Marianne Addison, Dec 7, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_MT_Governor Facebook posting: "Tanner Smith for Governor," Aug. 28-Nov.16, 2023 (downloaded Dec. 23), (Link)
  • Havre Daily News, "Democratic governor candidate talks issues, Gianforte," by Patrick Johnston, 11/3/2023, (Link)
  • Big Sky Chat House, "Ryan Busse's loud, exasperated run for governor," by Max Savage Levenson, Nov 1, 2023, (Link)
  • Explore Big Sky, "A conversation with Ryan Busse," by Jen Clancey, October 5, 2023, (Link)
  • Daily Montanan, "Former firearms executive Ryan Busse announces Democratic Montana governor bid," by Blair Miller, September 14, 2023, (Link)
  • Associated Press, "Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor," by Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown, September 14, 2023, (Link)
  • Helena Independent Record, "Former firearms exec Ryan Busse announces bid for governor as Democrat," by Seaborn Larson, Sep 14, 2023, (Link)
  • Daily Inter Lake, "Lakeside's Tanner Smith challenges Gianforte for governor," by Kate Heston, June 15, 2023, (Link)
  • Flathead Beacon, "Lakeside Rep. Tanner Smith to Run for Governor," by Denali Sagner, June 13, 2023, (Link)
  • ProPublica, "Former Gun Company Executive Explains Roots of America's Gun Violence Epidemic," by Corey G. Johnson, June 2, 2023, (Link)
  • AP News, "Montana to ban foreign adversaries from buying property," May 5, 2023, (Link)
  • Montana Free Press, "House brings down Gianforte's 'HOMES Act'," by Eric Dietrich, 04.03.2023, (Link)
  • Montana Free Press, "Marijuana policy at legislative halftime," by Max Savage Levenson, 03.08.2023, (Link)
  • Montana Free Press, "Drag ban bill for public places, schools and libraries moves through Legislature," by Mara Silvers, 02.23.2023, (Link)
  • KGVO News Talk, "Gianforte Votes For National Defense Authorization Act For Largest Military Pay Raise in Eight Years," by Peter Christian, July 15, 2017, (Link)


Nebraska
(2022)

Next election 2026:
NE 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Pete Ricketts(R,term-limited)
Jim Pillen(R nominee)
vs.State Senator Carol Blood(D nominee)
vs.Theresa Thibodeau(R,lost primary)
vs.Brett Lindstrom(R,lost primary)
vs.Chuck Herbster(R,lost primary)
vs.U.S.Senator Bob Krist(R,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
Bob Krist(D; announced for 2022 in 2019)
2018 Nebraska gubernatorial debate,
Pete Ricketts (R)
vs.Bob Krist(D)
Former contenders: Jon Bruning(R,2014)

    2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Nebraska Examiner, "Pillen, as expected, taps former Gov. Pete Ricketts to succeed Sasse in Senate," by Aaron Sanderford, January 12, 2023, (Link)
  • KPVI TV-6 (NBC), "Gubernatorial candidates offer Nebraskans a choice," by Jon Humphries, Oct 17, 2022, (Link)
  • Nebraska Examiner, "GOP candidate Pillen won't debate Democrat Blood in governor's race," by Aaron Sanderford, August 17, 2022, (Link)
  • Omaha World-Herald, "Ricketts says Nebraska schools should consider allowing 'religious accommodation'," by Erin Bamer, Jun 29, 2022, and Twitter posting by Gov. Jim Pillen, (Link)
  • Lincoln Journal-Star, "Lincoln's transgender community predicted it'd be target of fairness ordinance opponents," by Margaret Reist, Feb 27, 2022
  • Norfolk Daily News, "Omahan working to get to know as many Nebraskans as she can," by Jerry Guenther, Feb 10, 2022
  • Grand Island Independent, "Immigration, labor, taxes are hot topics of Republican gubernatorial forum," by Robert Pore, Dec 6, 2021 2022_NE_Gov and Media_NE_Omaha
  • Omaha World-Herald, "Four Nebraska GOP gubernatorial candidates appear at town hall," by Dan Crisler, Nov 13, 2021
  • Kearney Hub, "Republican, Charles Herbster, buoyed by Trump's backing says he'll be great governor," by Mike Konz, Nov 2, 2021
  • The Gateway (U. Nebraska-Omaha), "State Sen. Carol Blood Enters the Race for Governor of Nebraska," by Hannah Michelle Bussa, Sep 23, 2021
  • Nebraska Democrats, "Campaign Announcement Speech, by Carol Blood, Sept. 13, 2021
  • Lincoln Journal Star:"Republican gubernatorial candidate endorses new state consumption tax," by Don Walton, May 4, 2021
  • Politico, "Bad blood: Pro-Trump megadonors duke it out in Cornhusker country," by Alex Isenstadt, 05/04/2021
  • News Channel Nebraska, "Nebraska gubernatorial candidate highlights agricultural roots, Trump connection in campaign," by Elic Chisam, April 29, 2021
  • Scottsbluff Star-Herald, "Gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster visits area with Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway," by Justin Garcia, Apr 28, 2021
  • Omaha World-Herald, "Charles Herbster, who may run for Nebraska governor, was at Trump rally before Capitol violence," by Aaron Sanderford, Jan 6, 2021
  • Letter from Five Republican governors in Washington Post: "Our states stayed open in the covid-19 pandemic. Here's why our approach worked," by Governors Mark Gordon, Pete Ricketts, Asa Hutchinson, Kim Reynolds and Mike Parson, May 5, 2020
  • CNN 2020 "State of the Union" interview of Gov. Mike DeWine, Pete Ricketts, and Nancy Pelosi, March 29, 2020
  • The Lincoln Journal-Star, "Bob Krist employs grassroots campaign to try to unseat Ricketts," by JoAnne Young, Oct 27, 2018
  • The Omaha World-Herald, "Governor candidate Bob Krist says state should spend more on Nebraska job training," by Roseann Moring, Jul 19, 2018


Nevada
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
NV 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Steve Sisolak(D)
vs.Sheriff Joe Lombardo(R nominee)
vs.former Senator Dean Heller(R,lost primary)
vs.(R,lost primary)
vs.
Michele Fiore(R for Treasurer instead)
vs.A.G.Adam Laxalt(R for Senate instead)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Nevada gubernatorial debate,
Fisher(R) vs.Sisolak(D) vs.Laxalt(R) vs.Schwartz(R)

    2022 Nevada Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Esquire, "Every Republican Primary Is Just a Trumpier-Than-Thou Bonanza," by Charles P. Pierce, Jun 15, 2022
  • KVVU Fox-5-Vegas, "Joe Lombardo, in GOP forum, derides Nevada public health option," Apr. 27, 2022
  • The Nevada Independent, "GOP gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo on COVID, elections and K-12," by Tabitha Mueller & Riley Snyder, March 30, 2022
  • The Nevada Independent, "Leading GOP governor candidates exchange views on business, taxes and education," by Sean Golonka & Riley Snyder, March 23, 2022
  • The Nevada Independent, "Lombardo slams Heller as 'spineless bureaucrat,' ups ante in GOP governor primary," by Sean Golonka, November 3, 2021
  • Las Vegas Sun, "Lombardo takes right turn on Immigration in his bid for GOP gubernatorial nod," by Jessica Hill, Oct. 20, 2021
  • Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Sisolak prepares for 'heated year' ahead of 2022 election," by Bill Dentzer, October 13, 2021
  • Reno Gazette Journal, "Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo slams Sisolak, touts executive experience on campaign trail," by James DeHaven, 7/1/21
  • Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Lawman Joe Lombardo outlines candidacy for governor," by Bill Dentzer, June 30, 2021
  • Las Vegas Review-Journal [on legislative records], "Sisolak signs pair of police reform bills into law," by Colton Lochhead, May 25, 2021
  • Las Vegas Review-Journal, "John Lee confirms he's running for governor as a Republican," by Rory Appleton, May 16, 2021
  • Blaze Media, "North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee turns back on 'elitist,' 'socialist' Democrats," by Sarah Taylor, April 6, 2021
  • Daily Wire News, "Nevada Mayor Leaves Democrat Party: They Have 'Extremist Agenda'," Apr 6, 2021
  • LaptrinhX News, "Nevada GOP candidate for governor who hadn't been vaccinated tests positive for coronavirus," 5/19/21
  • Business Facilities, "Nevada, Canada To Open Mining Incubator In Elko, NV," March 22, 2021
  • The Nevada Independent, "Councilwoman under fire for comments about affirmative action when 'my white ass is more qualified than somebody's black ass'," by Tabitha Mueller, June 8, 2020


New Hampshire
(2024)


NH< 2024 debates/a>: Gov. Chris Sununu (R, retiring)
vs. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R)
vs. Joyce Craig (D)
vs. Chuck Morse (R)
vs. Cinde Warmington (D)
Past NH gubernatorial races:
NH 2022 Gubernatorial debate: Incumbent Chris Sununu(R)
vs.Karen Testerman(R)
vs.State Senator Tom Sherman(D)
vs.Dan Feltes(D,declined)
Previous election candidates:
2020 New Hampshire Gubernatorial debate:
Chris Sununu(R)
vs.Andru Volinsky(D)
vs.Dan Feltes(D)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 New Hampshire gubernatorial debate,
Chris Sununu
vs.Steve Marchand (D, Portsmouth Mayor)
vs.Jilletta Jarvis (Libertarian)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 New Hampshire Gubernatorial debates:
Chris Sununu(R)
vs.Jon Lavoie(R)
vs.Mark Connolly(D)
vs.Derek Dextrase(I)
vs.Chris Van Ostern(D)

    New Hampshire 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Citizens Count, "Candidate: Cinde Warmington," 12/10/23, (Link)
  • Manchester Ink Link, "Craig unveils gun safety platform," by Andrew Sylvia, October 31, 2023, (Link)
  • New Hampshire Bulletin, "Governor's race 2024: Here's where the four candidates stand on the issues," by Ethan Dewitt, September 19, 2023, (Link)
  • NH Journal, "Ayotte Leans into Anti-Massachusetts Message at Campaign Kick-Off," by Mitchell Scacchi, July 31, 2023, (Link)
  • American Independent, "Defeated GOP ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte to run for New Hampshire governor," by Josh Israel, July 24, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_NH_Gov: Manchester Union Leader, "A fight for family, fairness and opportunity," by Joyce Craig, Jul 23, 2023, (Link)
  • Keene Sentinel, "On the issues, Democratic candidates for governor short on specifics," by Rick Green, Jul 18, 2023, (Link)
  • The Daily Beast, "She's Running on Combating the Opioid Epidemic in NH. She Lobbied for the Company Behind It," by Jake Lahut, Jul. 04, 2023, (Link)
  • NH Public Radio, "Several NH mayors, police chiefs say it's time to give undocumented immigrants access to IDs," by Gabriela Lozada, June 15, 2023, (Link)
  • The Hill, "Sununu rips Trump, DeSantis on Ukraine aid," by Stephen Neukam, 03/19/23, (Link)
  • American Independent, "Chris Sununu says his party quit trying after failing to repeal Obamacare in 2017," by Josh Israel, February 09, 2023, (Link)
  • NH Journal, "Revolving Door Bail System Contributes to Crime Surge, Manchester Chief Says," by Damien Fisher, February 06, 2023, (Link)
  • Associated Press in Seacoast Online, "NH governor's race debate: Sherman, Sununu battle over abortion, energy," by Holly Ramer, 10/26/22, (Link) 2024_NH_Gov
  • Yahoo News, "Sununu signs law shielding New Hampshire churches from COVID-19 restrictions," by Christian Wade, August 15, 2021, (Link)
  • NH Journal, "Manchester Touts Diversity Training, but Won't Release Details to Public," by Damien Fisher, June 06, 2021, (Link)
  • Manchester Ink Link, "LGBTQ+ initiatives, education plan, opposition to BOSC's HB 544 stance," by Andrew Sylvia, June 6, 2021, (Link)
  • Portsmouth-Herald SeacoastOnline.com, "Critical energy challenges ahead require serious, qualified leaders," by Cinde Warmington, May 2, 2021, (Link)
  • Eagle Times, "Public education on a precipice," by Cinde Warmington, Feb. 20, 2021, (Link)
  • Concord Monitor, "Our Turn: LGBTQ+ rights and the Executive Council," by Gerri Cannon and Cinde Warmington, 6/25/2020, (Link)
  • NH Public Radio, "Emotional testimony by members of N.H.'s Ukrainian community at Manchester ceremony," by Gabriela Lozada, March 10, 2022, (Link)
  • Concord Monitor, "Concord attorney Cinde Warmington enters three-way Executive Council primary for Volinsky seat," by Ethan Dewitt, 11/27/2019, (Link)
  • BusinessNH Magazine, "Meet the New Manchester Mayor: Joyce Craig," by Matthew J. Mowry, Feb 28, 2018, (Link)


New Jersey
(2021)

Gov. Murphy up for re-election in 2025:
2021 NJ Gubernatorial debate Incumbent Phil Murphy(D)
vs.State Rep. Jack Ciattarelli(R)
vs.Candidate Hirsh Singh(R)
vs.GOP Chair Doug Steinhardt(R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2017 New Jersey gubernatorial debate,
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (R, won 2017 primary)
Phil Murphy(D, won 2017 election)
vs.Ray Lesniak(D, lost 2017 primary)
Mayor Steve Fulop (declined Dem. primary, Sept. 2016)
Seth Kaper-Dale(G)
Former gubernatorial races:
2013 New Jersey gubernatorial debates
2009 N.J. gubernatorial debates
Former Challengers:
State Sen. Barbara Buono (D)

    New Jersey 2021 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Lehigh Valley News, "Lopatcong's Doug Steinhardt launches campaign for New Jersey Senate," by Kurt Bresswein, Oct. 01, 2022, (Link)
  • Newark Star Ledger, "Fighting 'extremely alarming' voting laws a big priority as NAACP convention begins in N.J.," by Brent Johnson, Jul. 14, 2022, (Link)
  • The Newark Star Ledger, "GOP governor candidate Ciattarelli wants more exemptions to refuse vaccinations in N.J.," by Brent Johnson, Jul 27, 2021
  • Gothamist.com, "'We're Not Teaching Sodomy In 6th Grade': GOP Nominee For N.J. Governor Wants To End LGBTQ Curriculum," by Matt Katz, July 13, 2021
  • New Jersey Globe, "Murphys join forces with Bon Jovi for Ukraine aid," by Joey Fox, April 05 2022, (Link)
  • Middletown Patch, "NJ Gov. Candidate Against Vaccine Passports, Rutgers' Mandate," by Carly Baldwin, Apr 1, 2021
  • Business Facilities, "Israel's Ben Gurion University and NJIT are teaming up to create an Institute of Future Technologies based in the Garden State," March/April 2021
  • The Rider News, "Ciattarelli brings campaign for governor to Rider and pushes Murphy on policy," by Stephen Neukam, March 10, 2021
  • Politico.com, "Capitol insurrection may have claimed its first GOP candidacy," by Matt Friedman, 01/13/2021, (Link)
  • The Bergen Record, "A month after joining NJ governor's race, Doug Steinhardt abruptly exits," by Dustin Racioppi, 1/11/21
  • The Ridgewood Blog, "Gubernatorial Candidate Ciattarelli Looks to Revive Republican Fortunes," January 6, 2021
  • ABC This Week interview of Phil Murphy on 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial race, 12.13.2020
  • New Jersey Globe, "Singh launches bid for Governor against Murphy," by David Wildstein, November 09, 2020
  • InsiderNJ.com, "Ciattarelli Announces Campaign Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation," February 12, 2020
  • Bridgewater Courier News, "Jersey guy Jack Ciattarelli adds fire to his gubernatorial campaign," by Mike Deak, Jan. 22, 2020
  • InsiderNJ.com, "Hirsh Singh on 2019 Elections: Restoring conservative values to NJ," November 12, 2019
  • The Newark Star Ledger, "Property taxes, pensions, guns and more: How your next N.J. governor stands on big issues," by Brent Johnson, May 15, 2019
  • Catholic Online, "Catholic governor signs assisted suicide law 'after careful prayer'," 4/16/2019
  • InsiderNJ.com , "Jack Ciattarelli: A Wendell Willkie and Larry Hogan in Waiting," by Alan Steinberg, April 9, 2019
  • Bergen Record, "First GOP challenger announces run to unseat NJ Gov. Phil Murphy," by Dustin Racioppi, Jan. 21, 2020


New Mexico
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
NM 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Michelle Lujan Grisham(D)
vs.Mark Ronchetti(R nominee)
vs.State Rep Rebecca Dow(R,lost primary)
vs.Commissioner Jay Block(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 New Mexico gubernatorial debate,
Lujan-Grisham vs.Apodaca (D) vs.Cervantes(D) vs.Pearce(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 New Mexico gubernatorial Debate
Former challengers:
State Attorney General Gary King (D)

    2022 New Mexico Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • KOAT-7 Action News, "New Mexico Gubernatorial Debate," by Nick Catlin, Oct 17, 2022, (Link)
  • Albuquerque Journal, "Gov candidates confront each other in combative debate," by Dan McKay, October 12th, 2022 (Link)
  • Democratic Party of New Mexico, "Rebecca Dow Is Dangerous For New Mexico," July 7, 2021
  • New Mexico Democratic Party press release, "Jay Block Is Wrong for New Mexicans," April 17, 2021
  • Albuquerque Journal, "Q&A: House District 38 Candidate Rebecca Dow," September 23, 2020
  • Townhall.com blog: "House Democrat Introduces Bill to Completely Eliminate HHS's New Conscience Rights Division," by Lauretta Brown, Feb 28, 2018
  • Albuquerque Journal, "Sandoval County Commission District 2 (R)-Jay Block," by Rio Rancho Observer, October 5, 2016


New York


Next election in 2026:
NY 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Andrew Cuomo(D,resigned)
vs.Gov.Kathy Hochul(D nominee)
vs.Joe Pinion(R nominee)
vs.US.Rep.Lee Zeldin(R nominee)
vs.Rob Astorino(R,lost primary)
vs.Andrew Giuliani(R,lost primary)
vs.U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi(D,lost primary)
vs.A.G. Letitia James(D,withdrew)
vs.Larry Sharpe(Libertarian)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 New York gubernatorial debate,
Cuomo(D) vs.Nixon(D)
vs.Molinaro(R)
vs.Hawkins(G)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 New York gubernatorial Debate
Former contenders:
Rob Astorino (R,2014)
Zephyr Teachout (D,2014)
Howie Hawkins (G,2014)
Rep. Rick Lazio (R,2010)
John Faso (R,2006)

    2022 New York Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • CNN Politics, "4 takeaways from the New York governor debate," by Gregory Krieg, October 25, 2022, (Link)
  • State of Politics, "New York GOP gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Giuliani on Buffalo shooting, education," by Susan Arbetter, May 24, 2022
  • NBC: Meet the Press: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rev. Al Sharpton; moderated by Chuck Todd, May 15, 2022, (Link)
  • ABC News: Full transcript of "This Week": interview of New York Governor Kathy Hochul, moderated by George Stephanopoulos, Sunday, May 15, 2022, (Link)
  • Gotham Gazette, "Q&A: Andrew Giuliani, Republican Candidate for Governor of New York," by John Besche, February 03, 2022
  • The Forward, "Eating pizza and talking Jewish politics with Tom Suozzi," by Jacob Kornbluh, December 19, 2021
  • CNN, "New York tells SCOTUS to allow vaccine mandate for health care workers to remain on the books," by Ariane de Vogue, November 10, 2021
  • Gay City News, "Letitia James Urges Federal Court to Rule in Favor of Trans Athletes in Connecticut," by Tat Bellamy-Walker, October 18, 2021
  • Spectrum News, "Andrew Giuliani says he'd work to implement New York's marijuana measure," by Nick Reisman, Aug. 17, 2021
  • Spectrum Local News, "AG James calls for passage of federal LGBTQ rights bill," by Nick Reisman, Jun. 24, 2021
  • N. Y. Times, "Andrew Giuliani Enters the Republican Primary for Governor," by J. David Goodman, May 18, 2021
  • New York Post, "Andrew Giuliani announces 2022 bid for New York governor," by Carl Campanile, May 18, 2021
  • CBS News, "Georgia GOP Governor Brian Kemp faces primary challenge from former Democrat," by Adam Brewster, April 16, 2021
  • New York Times, "Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Staunch Conservative, Will Run for N.Y. Governor," by Katie Glueck, April 8, 2021
  • The Jerusalem Post, "US lawmakers introduce bill to make State Dept. review PA textbooks," by Omri Nahmias, April 7, 2021
  • Long Island Newsday, "Voting changes undermine American democracy," Letter to the Editor, March 31, 2021
  • News10 Albany, "James protects stimulus payments from debt collectors," Mar 24, 2021
  • The Suffolk Times, "Zeldin touts Trump's accomplishments as House votes to impeach president for second time," by Joe Werkmeister, 01.13.2021
  • Fox News: "I am a lifelong Democrat who is joining the Republican Party. Here's why," by Vernon Jones, January 8, 2021
  • WSHU Public Radio, "Long Island Rep. Zeldin Joins Texas Lawsuit Attempting To Overturn Election," by J.D. Allen, Dec 11, 2020
  • The Jewish Insider, "Lee Zeldin claims he's never experienced antisemitism from the GOP," by Jacob Kornbluh, August 24, 2020
  • Atlantic Magazine, "What Does Rudy Giuliani's Son Do?," by Elaina Plott, November 18, 2019
  • CityAndStateNY.com, "Kathy Hochul says there's something women need to realize," by Frank G. Runyeon, March 25, 2018
  • CBS-NY, "Who Is Cuomo's Possible Successor, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul?", by Tony Aiello, March 2, 2021
  • Lower Hudson Journal News, "Who is Kathy Hochul? What to know about Cuomo's lieutenant governor," by Tiffany Cusaac-Smith, March 2, 2021
  • WLNY-2 CBS-TV, "Who Is Cuomo's Possible Successor, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul?," by Tony Aiello, March 2, 2021
  • U.S. News & World Report, "Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signs 10-Bill Police Reform Package into Law," by Alexa Lardieri, June 12, 2020
  • Valdosta Today, "Hate crime amendment presented by GA representative," June 9, 2020
  • N.Y. Daily News, "Lt. Gov. Hochul says state Senate too 'afraid' of NRA to pass gun control bill," by Esther Shittu, Jun 19, 2018
  • City & State NY, "Kathy Hochul says there's something women need to realize," by Frank G. Runyeon, March 25, 2018


North Carolina
(2024)


NC 2024 debates: Gov. Doug Burgum (R)
Roy Cooper (D, term-limited)
vs. Dale Folwell (R)
vs. Michael Morgan (D)
vs. Mark Robinson (R)
vs. Josh Stein (D)
vs. Andy Wells (R)
Past NC gubernatorial races:
2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial debate
Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Dan Forest(R)
vs.Al Pisano(Constitution Party)
vs.Holly Grange(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Carolina Gubernatorial debates:
Attorney General Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Spaulding(D)

    North Carolina 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Raleigh News-Observer, "A second prominent Democrat is entering the race for North Carolina governor in 2024," by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, September 12, 2023, (Link)
  • The News & Observer, "'Hell's gates': Speech by NC Lt. Gov. Robinson takes aim at schools, transgender people," by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, July 24, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_NC_Gov: Associated Press, "Runner-up in lieutenant governor's primary in 2020 now running for governor in 2024," by Gary D. Robertson, July 20, 2023, (Link)
  • Jewish Insider, "North Carolina's GOP front-runner for governor has a history of racist and antisemitic diatribes," by Matthew Kassel, July 7, 2023, (Link)
  • WRAL, "NC leaders react to Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions," Jun 29 2023, (Link)
  • American Independent, "North Carolina gubernatorial candidate wants public safety funding but voted against it," by Josh Israel, June 01, 2023, (Link)
  • CNN K-file, "GOP frontrunner for NC governor mocked school shooting survivors and once justified shooting protesters," by Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, May 9, 2023, (Link)
  • FOX8 "Mark Robinson's measured announcement speech emphasizes relatability, offers insight into possible platform," by Emily Mikkelsen, Apr 25, 2023, (Link)
  • WFAE, "With Lt. Gov. Robinson a heavy favorite in the primary, can Republican Dale Folwell compete for governor?," by Steve Harrison, April 12, 2023, (Link)
  • WTVD, "North Carolina treasurer Dale Folwell running for governor in 2024," March 25, 2023, (Link)
  • Business North Carolina, "Important N.C. Supreme Court tax ruling favors state revenue department," by Colin Campbell in N.C Tribune, 12/22/2022, (Link)
  • WUNC North Carolina Public Radio, "NC Treasurer Folwell and hospitals at odds over health pricing and transparency," by Jason deBruyn, December 6, 2022, (Link)
  • The Assembly, "The Gospel According to Mark Robinson," by Tim Funk, November 15, 2022, (Link)
  • WRAL, "How NC Attorney General Josh Stein is bracing for his next big political fight," by Bryan Anderson, Sep 23, 2022, (Link)
  • Business North Carolina, "Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson talks Medicaid expansion, incentives," by Colin Campbell, 09/06/2022, (Link)
  • North State Journal, "Robinson discusses education topics at Durham roundtable event," by A.P. Dillon, September 2, 2022, (Link)
  • The Carolina Journal, "Dale Folwell backs WV move against activist 'ESG' investments," by Brayden Marsh, August 17, 2022, (Link)
  • The Fayetteville Observer, "NC attorney general: Tighten self-defense and gun laws, and do not ban abortion," by Paul Woolverton, July 25, 2022, (Link)
  • FOX8 Spotlight, "Senate candidate Mark Walker speaks on issues impacting NC voters," by Bob Buckley, Apr 22, 2022, (Link)
  • Spectrum News, "Republican Senate primary debate focuses on inflation, immigration, Ukraine, by Charles Duncan, Apr. 20, 2022, (Link)
  • WPDE, "NC Treasurer wants Russia to pay for economic damages to state pension plan," by Lauren Brigman, April 12, 2022, (Link)
  • Carolina Coast Online, "Former opponent slams Lt. Gov. Robinson over 'filth' comments, Oct 17, 2021, (Link)
  • The Washington Examiner, "North Carolina treasurer slams IRS tracking proposal," by Nyamekye Daniel, October 06, 2021, (Link)
  • FOX News, "North Carolina's lieutenant governor blasts rising crime, anti-cop sentiment in liberal cities," June 14, 2021, (Link)
  • Chatham News + Record, "N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell guest at 'lunch & learn'," by Cindy Poindexter, May 5, 2021, (Link)
  • WCNC, "No one should have to live in fear because of who they are," by Savannah Levins, April 17, 2021, (Link)
  • WTVD, "North Carolina task force calls for decriminalization of marijuana," November 18, 2020, (Link)
  • The News & Observer, "Muslim 'invaders' and transgender 'delusion': Lt. gov. candidate's posts draw criticism," by Colin Campbell, October 10, 2020, (Link)
  • WBTV, "State Senator Andy Wells announces retirement," Jul. 20, 2020, (Link)
  • Washington Examiner, "Rep. Mark Walker calls female colleagues 'eye candy' during press conference," by Ariella Phillips, September 26, 2017 08:55 PM, (Link)
  • Salisbury Post/AP, "Perdue vetoes voter ID bill," July 27, 2011, (Link)
  • Carolina Public Press, "With legislation deadlines looming Thursday, N.C. House tackles bills dealing with guns, immigration, voter ID," by Travis Fain, June 8, 2011, (Link)
  • Winston-Salem Journal, "GOP budget plan would cut millions from education, raise fees, end penny of sales tax," by Travis Fain, May 1, 2011, (Link)
  • WRAL, "Bill would make killing fetuses a crime," Mar 3, 2011, (Link)


North Dakota
(2024)


ND 2024 debates: Gov. Doug Burgum (R)
vs. State Rep. Rick Becker (R)
Past ND gubernatorial races:
2020 North Dakota Gubernatorial debate
Doug Burgum(R)
vs.Shelley Lenz(D)
vs.Michael Coachman(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Dakota Gubernatorial debates
Challengers: Burgum(R)
vs.Nelson(D)
vs.Dalrymple(R)
vs.Stenehjem(R)
vs.Rick Becker(R)

    North Dakota 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Ballotpedia, "Rick Becker: Law enforcement drones", downloaded 12/23/23, (Link)
  • Ballotpedia, "Rick Becker: Biography", downloaded 12/23/23, (Link)
  • Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum applauds $350M DOE grant awarded to Minnkota for carbon capture demonstration project", December 14, 2023, (Link)
  • Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum releases Veterans Day statement honoring those who served their country in the military", November 11, 2023, (Link)
  • Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum: Senate squanders opportunity to save taxpayers $46M per year by killing tax relief bill", Oct. 25, 2023, (Link)
  • Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum urges support for Israel after terrorist attack, connects with North Dakota group in Bethlehem", Oct. 9, 2023, (Link)
  • Family Policy Alliance of ND, "2021 North Dakota Legislative Report Card: 67th Legislative Session," 6/17/21, (Link)


Ohio
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
OH 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Mike DeWine(R)
vs.Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley(D nominee)
vs.Mayor John Cranley(D,lost primary)
vs.Former Rep.Jim Renacci(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Ohio gubernatorial debate,
Jim Renacci (R)
Betty Sutton (D)
Mary Taylor (R)
Former Senator Mike DeWine (R)
vs.Joe Schiavoni(D)
vs.Jon Husted(R)
vs.Nan Whaley(D)
vs.Connie Pillich (D)
vs.Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich(D)
vs.Richard Cordray(D)

    2022 Ohio Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Ohio Capital Journal, "Ohio leaders push to make it harder for poor to get health coverage," by Marty Schladen, September 10, 2021
  • NBC-24 News, "Husted calls on community to pursue career readiness programs," August 30, 2021
  • Renewable Energy Magazine, "First Solar Breaks Ground on $680 million Ohio Manufacturing Facility," 23 August 2021
  • Cincinnati Enquirer, "Analysis: John Cranley's wins, losses and draws in eight years as mayor," by Sharon Coolidge, 8/10/21
  • Associated Press on WLWT, "Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley enters Ohio governor's race," Aug 10, 2021
  • WLWT-TV5-NBC, "DeWine designates Ohio as 'Hidden Heroes State' to recognize those who care for veterans," Aug 3, 2021
  • The Columbus Dispatch, "Why Gay Street is Gay Street and some Ohio lawmakers embrace anti-gay laws," by Thomas Suddes, June 27, 2021
  • Crain Cleveland Business Op-Ed: "Let's make Ohio a sanctuary state for law-abiding gun owners," by Jim Renacci, 04/27/21
  • Highland County Press, "Ohio leaders should always put Ohio and its citizens first," by Jim Renacci, April 26, 2021
  • Dayton 24/7 NOW, "Dayton working to implement police reform through alternative response model," by Tiffany L. Denen, April 5, 2021
  • Cleveland Plain Dealer, "Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's coronavirus tweet left Asian Americans feeling disappointed in Ohio leadership," by Seth A. Richardson, Apr. 03, 2021
  • WVXU 91.7 FM, Cincinnati Public Radio, "Analysis: What Is Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Up To?," by Howard Wilkinson, Mar 26, 2021
  • University of Dayton Flyer News, "Women in politics: Mayor Nan Whaley speaks about her time in office," by Kaitlin Lewis, February 22, 2021
  • WVXU, "A 'Kumbaya Moment' At Cincinnati Council: Bipartisan Support For LGBTQ Rights," by Becca Costello, February 3, 2021
  • WVXU 91.7 FM Cincinnati Public Radio , "Will Nan Whaley Run For Governor Of Ohio?," by Howard Wilkinson, Jan 8, 2021
  • CNN State of the Union Interview of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, January 03, 2021
  • Toledo Blade, "Ohio Democrats outline plan to avoid pitfalls of 'clunky' election in November," by Liz Skalka, May 11, 2020
  • NBC News, Meet the Press interview of Mike DeWine, April 19, 2020
  • USA Today, "Are abortions considered essential surgery during coronavirus crisis?," by Doug Stanglin, Giacomo Bologna, & Alissa Zhu, March 25, 2020
  • CNN 2020 "State of the Union" interview of Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH), March 15, 2020
  • City of Dayton Human Relations Council, "Dayton is Open for Everyone: Mayor Whaley Reacts to Religious Freedom Restoration Act trends," March 30, 2015


Oklahoma
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
OK 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Kevin Stitt(R)
vs.former State Sen. Ervin Yen(Independent)
vs.State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister(D nominee)
vs.former State Sen. Constance Johnson(D,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial debate,
Gary Richardson (R)
vs.Kevin Stitt(R)
vs.Mick Cornett(R)
vs.Connie Johnson(D)
vs.Scott Inman(D)
vs.Joe Maldonado(L)
vs.Chris Powell(L)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Oklahoma gubernatorial Debate
Former contenders:
Joe Dorman (D,2014)
Ernest Istook (R, 2006)

    2022 Oklahoma Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Frontier, "We fact-checked the Oklahoma governor's debate between Kevin Stitt and Joy Hofmeister," by Clifton Adcock & Reese Gorman, October 21, 2022, (Link)
  • The 74 (America's Education News Source), "As Oklahoma Governor's Race Tightens, Voucher Debate Takes Center Stage," by Linda Jacobson, October 14, 2022, (Link)
  • The Journal-Record, "Sparks fly as Stitt, Hofmeister make their case," by Janice Francis-Smith, October 12, 2022 , (Link)
  • Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, "Oklahoma Providers Increase After Anti-Christian Regs Blocked," by Ray Carter, June 28, 2022
  • Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, "Hofmeister Sends Mixed Messages on Bathroom Policy," by Ray Carter, April 25, 2022
  • Tahlequah Daily Press, "Hofmeister disagrees with Stitt on tribal issues," by James Beaty McAlester, Dec 14, 2021
  • Tulsa World, "Oklahoma tribes might be more active in 2022 governor's race," by Bob Doucette, Nov 22, 2021
  • KFOR-4-TV Oklahoma's News, "Reactions to State of Oklahoma's execution of John Grant by lethal injection," by Hicham Raache, Oct 28, 2021
  • The Frontier, "Hofmeister is running as a Democrat. Would she govern like one?," by Ben Felder, October 22, 2021
  • The Oklahoman, "Second Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate changes political affiliation, abandons GOP," by Carmen Forman, Oct 19, 2021
  • The Black Wall Street Times, "Education Superintendent Switches from R to Dem to Run for Oklahoma Governor," by Erika Stone, October 7, 2021
  • Tulsa World, "Joy Hofmeister to flip parties, challenge Kevin Stitt for governor in 2022," by Andrea Eger & Randy Krehbiel, Oct 7, 2021
  • The Journal Record, "Hamilton: The show is underway--candidates starting 2022 campaigns," by Arnold Hamilton, November 12, 2020
  • KOCO-5 ABC News, "Former state Sen. Ervin Yen officially announces campaign for Oklahoma governor," Nov 8, 2020
  • OKC Friday, "Yen Cites Stance on Pot, Immunizations For Primary Loss," by Mike W. Ray, Jul 06, 2018


Oregon
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
OR 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Kate Brown(D,term-limited)
vs.former House Speaker Tina Kotek (D nominee)
vs.State Rep. Christine Drazan (R nominee)
vs.Betsy Johnson (Independent)
vs.State Treasurer Tobias Read (D,lost primary)
vs.Julian Bell (D,lost primary)
vs.Mayor Kerry McQuisten (R,lost primary)
vs.Gov. nominee Bud Pierce(R,lost primary)
vs.Nicholas Kristof(D,withdrew)
vs.Paul Romero(R,declined)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Oregon gubernatorial debate,
Brown(D) vs.Buehler(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Oregon Gubernatorial debates
Kate Brown
vs.Bud Pierce(R)
vs.Julian Bell(D)
vs.Bob Niemeyer(R)

    2022 Oregon Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Oregon Capital Chronicle, "Governor's debate fractured, with 2 candidates on one side of an issue, another opposed," Randy Stapilus, September 29, 2022, (Link)
  • The Oregonian, "Betsy Johnson: Unaffiliated Oregon governor candidate would bring longtime skepticism about government to the job," by Hillary Borrud, Sep. 25, 2022, (Link)
  • Associated Press in Statesman Journal, "Oregon's Betsy Johnson among high-profile candidates trying to break Democratic, GOP control," June 5, 2022, (Link)
  • Canby Herald, "Q&A: Betsy Johnson talks independent campaign for governor," by Scott Keith, May 24 2022, (Link)
  • Blue Mountain Eagle, "Oregon gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan meets with voters in John Day," by Steven Mitchell, Jan 12, 2022
  • Eugene Weekly, "Building on a Foundation," by Henry Houston, 11/24/2021
  • LGBTQ Nation, "Oregon's Tina Kotek could be the country's first out lesbian governor," by Molly Sprayregen, November 18, 2021
  • Willamette Week, "Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read Has Made No Enemies," by Rachel Monahan and Nigel Jaquiss, October 27, 2021
  • KGW-TV 8-NBC, "Former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will run for Oregon governor," by John Tierney & Laural Porter, October 27, 2021
  • The Oregonian, "Nicholas Kristof, former New York Times columnist, formally announces he is running for ," by Hillary Borrud, Oct. 27, 2021
  • CBS News, "Former New York Times columnist Nick Kristof officially launches run for Oregon governor," by Adam Brewster, October 27, 2021
  • Willamette Week, "Tina Kotek, the Longest-Serving House Speaker in Oregon History, Makes Her Case for the State's Top Job," by Rachel Monahan and Nigel Jaquiss, October 20, 2021
  • Portland Monthly, "Tina Kotek Has Been Ready for Her Close-Up," by Julia Silverman, October 15, 2021
  • FOX News, "Ex-NYT columnist, potential Oregon gubernatorial candidate Nicholas Kristof once downplayed Portland violence," by Joseph A. Wulfsohn, Oct. 14, 2021
  • The Oregonian, "Editorial: Oregon Democrats' anti-democratic power play," Sep. 24, 2021
  • Willamette Week, "Democratic Leaders Allowed an Oregon Lawmaker to Earmark $4 Million in Public Money for an Anti-Abortion Group," by Sophie Peel, September 15, 2021
  • The Oregon Way, "Outside the Box Should be the Norm: Rethinking Red Tape and Welcoming New Oregonians," by Casey Kulla, Aug 24 2021
  • Marijuana Moment, "Bipartisan State Treasurers Call For Marijuana Banking Protections In Next Coronavirus Bill," by Kyle Jaeger, July 9, 2020
  • Portland Tribune, "In race to be Oregon governor, Democrats get first contender," by Ryan Clarke, July 06, 2021
  • KGW-TV 8-NBC, "New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof reflects on growing up in Oregon and the struggles of rural America," by Laural Porter, June 11, 2021
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Will Oregon divest from fossil fuels?," by Julie Sabatier, June 3, 2021
  • New York Times, "How Do We Stop the Parade of Gun Deaths?," by Nicholas Kristof, April 3, 2021
  • KGW-TV NBC-8, "Yamhill County becomes Second Amendment sanctuary," by Dan Haggerty, March 30, 2021
  • Oregon Oncology Specialists, "Our Team: ​Bud Pierce, MD, Ph.D.," 1/6/21
  • The Salem Statesman Journal, "Salem's Bud Pierce to run for Oregon governor in 2022," by Connor Radnovich, December 2, 2020
  • KGW-8 NBC-TV, "Selma Pierce, Salem community leader and wife of 2016 governor nominee Bud Pierce, dies," December 1, 2020
  • Democratic Governor's Association, "Statement on Bud Pierce's Decision to Enter Oregon Governor's Race," December 1, 2020
  • New York Times, "Republicans and Democrats Agree: End the War on Drugs," by Nicholas Kristof, Nov. 7, 2020
  • Portland Tribune, "PERS reform passes after Speaker whips last-minute votes," by Claire Withycombe and Aubrey Wieber, May 30, 2019
  • Capital Press, "The marijuana farmer next door," by Mateusz Perkowski, Aug 3, 2017
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Bud Pierce Calls for Big Cut In State Employment," by Jeff Mapes, Oct. 12, 2016
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting, "Pierce Booed for Sexual Assault Remarks, Later Apologizes," by Jeff Mapes and Bradley W. Parks, Oct. 1, 2016
  • Willamette Week, "5 Things You Didn't Know About Bud Pierce," by Nigel Jaquiss, Sept. 20, 2016


Pennsylvania
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
PA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Tom Wolf(D,term-limited)
vs.A.G.Josh Shapiro(D nominee)
vs.State Senator Doug Mastriano(R nominee)
vs.U.S.Rep. Lou Barletta(R,lost primary)
vs.Commissioner Joe Gale(R,lost primary)
vs.U.S. Attorney William McSwain(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate, Wolf(D)
vs.Fetterman(D,Lt.Gov.)
vs.Krawchuk(Libertarian) vs.Wagner (R) vs.Barletta(R,declined)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 PA Gubernatorial debate

    2022 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Shapiro, moderated by Dana Bash, May 22, 2022, (Link)
  • Spotlight PA, "Doug Mastriano wins GOP nomination for governor, will face Democrat Josh Shapiro," by Angela Couloumbis and Stephen Caruso, May 17, 2022
  • Gettysburg Times, "Mastriano, Robinson propose legislation to fund the police," Mar 28, 2022
  • Harrisburg Patriot-News (PennLive.com), "Officials break ground on new cost-free preschool for low-income, at-risk families in central Pa.," by Zahriah Balentine, Nov. 10, 2021
  • Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, "Josh Shapiro follows Jewish values in governor's race," by Jarrad Saffren, October 19, 2021
  • ABC27-WHTM, "Shapiro finally announces Pa. gubernatorial run, Republicans cry another Wolf," by Dennis Owens, Oct 13, 2021
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro says he's running for governor," by Andrew Seidman, Oct 13, 2021
  • Reading Eagle, "Pennsylvania attorney general Josh Shapiro jumps into '22 governor's race," by Marc Levy, Mark Scolforo and Michael Rubinkam, October 12, 2021
  • Philly Voice, "Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana use," by Brooks Holton, September 28, 2021
  • MSNBC, transcript from "The Reid Out," March 23, 2021
  • Philly Voice, "Suburban politician, who called BLM a hate group and COVID-19 lockdowns 'un-American,' will run for governor," by Hannah Kanik, Feb 17, 2021
  • WHYY NPR-radio 90.9 FM, "Montco, Delco elected leaders react to violent insurrection at the Capitol Building," by Kenny Cooper, January 7, 2021
  • The Colonial Montgomery News, "Montgomery County approves 2021 budget with property tax hike," by Rachel Ravina, Dec 18, 2020
  • WFMZ, "Joe Gale talks tax hikes and cancel culture," Dec 15, 2020
  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency, "5 things to know about Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's Jewish attorney general who's making sure the state's votes are counted," by Ben Sales, November 5, 2020
  • The Pottstown Mercury, "Citizens repeat calls for Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale to resign," by Carl Hessler Jr., Jul 9, 2020
  • Pittsburgh City Paper, "Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro defends immigrant Dreamers in letter to Trump," by Ryan Deto, Jul 27, 2017
  • The Colonial Montgomery News, "Commissioner Joseph Gale: Put the 'worship' back in Whitemarsh," Apr 18, 2017
  • The Philadelphia Citizen, "Zero-Based Budgeting," by Larry Platt, Jan. 16, 2016


Puerto Rico
(2024)

Next race in 2024; Gov. Wanda Vazquez Garced lost re-election in 2020:
2020 Puerto Rico Gubernatorial debate
Ricky Rossello(D; resigned 2019)
Wanda Vazquez Garced(R; lost primary)
Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia(D)
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Rhode Island
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
RI 2022 Gubernatorial debate: Incumbent Gina Raimondo(D,to Cabinet)
vs.Gov. Dan McKee(D)
vs.Ashley Kalus(R)
vs.Secy.Matt Brown(D; lost primary)
vs.Luis-Daniel Munoz(D)
vs.RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea(D)
vs.Helena Foulkes(D)
vs.Mayor Allan Fung(R,running for House instead)
vs.Treasurer Seth Magaziner(R,running for House instead)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial debate,
Raimondo(D)
Brown(D) vs.Fung(R) vs.Morgan(R)

    2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Boston Globe, "Even before votes are counted, Democratic ad attacks R.I. GOP gubernatorial candidate Kalus," by Edward Fitzpatrick and Brian Amaral, September 13, 2022
  • WJAR-TV (channel 10), "Democratic candidates for governor face off in final televised debate before primary," by Brian Crandall, September 6, 2022, (Link)
  • GoLocal24 (New England), "Political Profile: Helena Foulkes, Candidate for Governor," August 22, 2022, (Link)
  • The Providence Journal, "Saving the environment: RI governor candidates share their strategies," by Patrick Anderson, August 3, 2022
  • The Providence Journal, "McKee hits, GOP candidate Kalus deflects punch on her most admired pol, Ron DeSantis," by Katherine Gregg, July 7, 2022
  • GoLocalProv, "Thousands Protest Supreme Court Decision at State House, Call for Passage of EACA in RI," June 25, 2022
  • Johnston Sunrise, "Gubernatorial candidates discuss poverty-related issues," by Emma Bartlett, May 31, 2022
  • The Providence Journal, "Will RI gun-control laws change following the Texas school massacre?," by Katherine Gregg, May 25, 2022
  • WPRI-TV (channel 12) , "Foulkes urges state budget amendment to allow abortion funding," by Ted Nesi, May 12, 2022, (Link)
  • WPRI, "Mediation to begin in contract dispute between RI, gov candidate Ashley Kalus," by Eli Sherman, May 2, 2022
  • Boston Globe, "Ashley Kalus steps into the ring in the R.I. governor's race," by Edward Fitzpatrick, April 7, 2022
  • Boston Globe, "Gorbea weighs in on repealing the voter ID law, taxing the rich," by Edward Fitzpatrick, March 3, 2022
  • Waste 360 blog, "Community Solar Farm Sited On Remediated EPA Landfill Opens in Rhode Island," Oct 26, 2021
  • WPRI CBS-TV-12, "McKee signs bill ensuring in-state tuition for RI students, regardless of immigration status," by Melanie DaSilva, Oct 18, 2021
  • GoLocalProv.com, "Matt Brown Running for Governor Again: Former RI Secretary of State Announces Mendes as Running Mate," September 22, 2021
  • UpriseRI.com, "Matt Brown and Senator Mendes announce run for Governor and Lt Governor," by Steve Ahlquist, September 22, 2021
  • UPRISE RI, "BLM RI PAC rallies against LEOBoR in the wake of police videos showing violent arrests," by Steve Ahlquist, August 21, 2021
  • WUN What's Up Newport blog, "Governor McKee signs five bills into law that support women's health and equity," by Ryan Belmore, August 4, 2021
  • Go Local Prov blog, "McKee's Veto of Airbnb Legislation Sparks Response From Shekarchi and Ruggerio," July 08, 2021
  • The Public's Radio blog, "R.I. set to change parole guidelines for young people convicted of a crime," by Sofie Rudin, July 6, 2021
  • Filter magazine, "Why Rhode Island Cannabis Activists Want Worker-Owned Co-Ops," by Alexander Lekhtman, June 29, 2021
  • Boston Globe, "Should Rhode Island Equity Council meetings be secret?," by Edward Fitzpatrick, May 28, 2021
  • Newport Buzz, "Rhode Island Governor Dan Mckee Cancels Fundraiser Co-Hosted by Trump Supporter," by Christian Winthrop, May 9, 2021
  • Providence Journal, "Gubernatorial Candidate Munoz: A Call For Greater Accountability," by Pat Ford, April 23, 2021
  • Providence Journal, "Timing seems to bode well for McKee's reelection chances," by Patrick Anderson, April 19, 2021
  • Brown Daily Herald, "RI to hold vaccination weekends for residents of color," by Brendan Gardner, April 9, 2021
  • The Providence Journal, "McKee proposes $11.2-billion budget with no call for broad tax hikes," by Katherine Gregg, March 11, 2021
  • Boston Globe, "10 things you didn't know about R.I. Governor Dan McKee," by Edward Fitzpatrick, March 3, 2021
  • The Narragansett Independent, "Dan McKee ready to hit the ground running as governor," by Joseph B. Nadeau, Jan 21, 2021
  • The Providence Journal, "From forgotten man to head of the state: Who is Dan McKee?," by Patrick Anderson, January 8, 2021
  • WPRI , "Who is Dan McKee? Meet Rhode Island's next governor." by Eli Sherman, Jan 7, 2021
  • Associated Press, "Raimondo aims to close Veterans Home deficit and boost funds," January 17, 2020
  • Uprise RI, "Governor Raimondo encourages undocumented residents to seek testing and healthcare during pandemic," by Steve Ahlquist, April 7, 2020
  • Republican Governor's Association, "Gov. Gina Raimondo, The Grinch Who Raises Taxes," December 20, 2019
  • Providence Journal, "Brush with history: Raimondo is in Israel as Netanyahu is indicted," by Katherine Gregg, Nov 21, 2019
  • CNN.com, "Rhode Island governor signs abortion protection bill," by Caroline Kelly, June 20, 2019
  • Providence Journal, "Raimondo makes public stance in support of Pride," by Patrick Anderson, Jun 3, 2019
  • UPRISE RI, "Dan McKee overstates his support for marriage equality in campaign ad, say advocates," August 22, 2018
  • NBC News, "The last bastion of anti-abortion Democrats--and the move to oust them," by Alex Seitz-Wald, June 25, 2018
  • Providence Journal, "Governor signs bill giving Dreamers right to driver's licenses in R.I.," by Mark Reynolds, Jun 19, 2018
  • Seattle Times, "Gov. Raimondo signs bills to support the state's veterans," November 8, 2017
  • DOC, Time magazine, 'You Remind Me of What Really Matters', Gina Raimondo Letters, May 4, 2016


South Carolina
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
SC 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Henry McMaster(R)
vs.US.Rep.Joe Cunningham(D)
vs.State senator Mia McLeod(D,lost primary)
vs.State Rep. James Emerson Smith(D,declined)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 South Carolina gubernatorial debate,
vs.McMaster(R) vs.McGill(R) vs.Pope(R) vs.Templeton(R) vs.Smith(D) vs.Bryant(R)

    2022 South Carolina Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Charleston Post and Courier AdWatch, "SC Gov. Henry McMaster uses Joe Cunningham's own words against him in new TV ad," by Caitlin Byrd, Oct 7, 2022, (Link)
  • The State, "SC abortion ban is political grandstanding at its worst," by Joe Cunningham, February 04, 2021
  • WCSC Live 5 News, "Cunningham appalled, embarrassed after SC AG announces support for election lawsuit," by Ray Rivera, December 9, 2020
  • N.Y.Times, "Trump Signs Landmark Land Conservation Bill," by Annie Karni, Aug. 4, 2020
  • ABC News-4, "Rep. Cunningham submits bill to provide healthcare benefits to SC National Guard members," by Tony Fortier-Bensen, May 22, 2020
  • WIS News 10, "Joe Cunningham files preliminary paperwork for SC governor's race," by Patrick Phillips, April 21, 2021
  • The State: "As SC Democrats regroup, possible 2022 governor's race hopefuls bubble to surface," by Maayan Schechter, November 11, 2018


South Dakota
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
SD 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Kristi Noem(R)
vs.State Rep. Jamie R. Smith(D nominee)
vs.State Rep. Steve Haugaard(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 South Dakota gubernatorial debate,
Marty Jackley (R)
Rep. Kristi Noem (R)
Billie Sutton (D)

    2022 South Dakota Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • , KEVN Black Hills Fox, "South Dakota gubernatorial candidates debate for first and only time," Oct. 2, 2022, (Link)
  • U.S. News and World Report, "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says that if re-elected she will uphold the state's abortion ban that provides no exceptions for rape or incest," by Stephen Groves, Oct. 1, 2022, (Link)
  • Madison Daily Leader, "Smith brings gubernatorial race to Madison," by Mary Gales Askren, Aug 11, 2022
  • Dakota News Now, "Former Sioux Falls mayor hopes to raise awareness of gun violence prevention," by Beth Warden, Aug. 5, 2022
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), moderated by Dana Bash, July 03, 2022, (Link)
  • CBS News: Full transcript of "Face the Nation": interview of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, moderated by Margaret Brennan, June 26, 2022, (Link)
  • ABC News: Full transcript of "This Week": interview of Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Kristi Noem , moderated by Martha Raddatz, Sunday, June 26, 2022, (Link)
  • KELO, "Gov. Noem, Smith react to abortion stopping in S.D.," by Eric Mayer, Jun 16, 2022
  • Rapid City Journal, "Gov. Noem's primary challenger says state needs 'a full-time governor'," Nov 17, 2021
  • Rapid City Journal: "After close governor race, Sutton hints at political future," by James Nord, Associated Press, Dec 14, 2018, Updated Jan 20, 2019


Tennessee
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
TN 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Bill Lee(R)
vs.Jason Martin(D)
vs.Carnita Atwater(D)
vs.J. B. Smiley, Jr.(D)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Tennessee gubernatorial debate,
Karl Dean(D) vs.Mark Green(R) vs.Diane Black(R) vs.Bill Lee(R)

    2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Tennessean, "Sumner County ICU doctor Jason Martin seeks Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor in 2022," by Yue Stella Yu, 8/23/21
  • WTVF, "Voting Democrat in Tennessee? Here are your choices for governor," by Emily West, Jul 18, 2022
  • The Tennessean, "Jason Martin believes he has a chance to beat Gov. Bill Lee if picked by Democrats on Aug. 4," by Adam Friedman, July 10, 2022
  • Citizen Tribune, "Gubernatorial candidate Smiley Jr. stumps in Morristown," by Chase Hall, Nov 24, 2021
  • FOX13Memphis, "Praying for peace: Memphis pastors turn to faith to combat youth gun violence," by Jacque Masse, November 23, 2021
  • The Tennessee Tribune, "Memphis Councilman Smiley Seeks Governor Seat," by Ashley Benkarski, October 28, 2021
  • Tri-State Defender, "Confident, committed JB Smiley Jr. shakes off naysayers in governor's bid," by Erica R. Williams, 10/14/2021
  • WSMV, "Gov. Bill Lee signs proclamation declaring Monday 'Day of Prayer & Fasting'," by Joseph Wenzel, Oct 11, 2021
  • MLK50 blog, "Why didn't a proposal to raise the bar for tax breaks receive support at City Council?," by Jacob Steimer, October 7, 2021
  • WZTV, "Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee extending school mask opt-out order, despite judge blockings," by Kaylin Jorge, September 30, 2021
  • WREG, "TN governor says open carry law, Kroger shooting are 'separate issues'," by Sebastian Posey, Sep 24, 2021
  • : "'Critical race theory' roils a Tennessee school district," by Gabriella Borter, September 21, 2021
  • Columbia Daily Herald, "Prospective gubernatorial candidate Carnita Atwater aims to transform Tennessee," by Mike Christen, 9/14/21
  • Tennessee Journal: On the Hill, "Memphis Councilman Smiley announces Democratic bid for governor," by Erik Schelzig, September 8, 2021
  • Nashville Scene, "Democrats Look Uphill at the 2022 Governor's Race," by Stephen Elliott, Aug 12, 2021
  • MLK50, "Proposal for higher tax rate, ‘moral' budget fails with only one vote in its favor," by Carrington J. Tatum and Jacob Steimer, June 15, 2021
  • FOX13 Memphis, "Memphis city council members oppose bill banning critical race theory in public schools," May 19, 2021
  • ABC24 News, "Memphis City Council approves resolution opposing Byhalia Pipeline," March 17, 2021
  • Memphis Commercial Appeal, "Memphis, Light, Gas and Water will start sending out voter registration cards when customers sign up," by Samuel Hardiman, 2/5/21
  • Memphis Commercial Appeal, "Some on the Memphis City Council aren't pleased about more federal law enforcement coming to Memphis," by Samuel Hardiman, 8/14/20


Texas
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
TX 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Greg Abbott(R)
vs.Beto O'Rourke(D nominee)
vs.Deirdre Dickson-Gilbert(Independent)
vs.Chad Prather(R,lost primary)
vs.State Sen.Don Huffines(R,lost primary)
vs.U.S.Rep. Allen West(R,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Texas gubernatorial debate,
Abbott(R) vs.White(D) vs.Glass(L) vs.Valdez(D)

    2022 Texas Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Texas Tribune, "Abbott, O'Rourke spar over immigration, abortion and Uvalde shooting in debate," by James Barragan, Sept. 30, 2022, (Link)
  • EIN Presswire, "Deirdre Gilbert, Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Files Lawsuit in Supreme Court," by Vedette Global, September 17, 2022
  • KETK, "Where do Texas gubernatorial candidates stand on the issue of the Border?," by Sharon Raissi, Michael Fowler & Cynthia Miranda, Feb 14, 2022
  • Houston Chronicle, "Here are the candidates vying for Texas governor in 2022," by Ariana Garcia, Nov. 29, 2021
  • Spectrum Local News, "Deirdre Gilbert hopes to break glass ceiling," by Shakari Briggs, Nov. 16, 2021
  • KXAN, "Meet Deirdre Gilbert, now independent Texas governor candidate," by Will DuPree, Nov 16, 2021
  • Spectrum News, "Deirdre Gilbert hopes to break glass ceiling in run for governor of Texas," by Shakari Briggs, Nov. 15, 2021
  • Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott calls for stiffer penalty for illegal voting--weeks after he signed a bill lowering it," by Neelam Bohra, Sept. 30, 2021
  • FOX News Radio, "Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) Says Texas Would Be 'Honored' To Hire Any Border Patrol Agent Fired For Not Complying With Reported Biden Vaccine Mandate," Sep 29, 2021
  • KSAT-TV ABC-2, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill banning mail-order abortion drugs into law," Sept. 24, 2021
  • CNN Politics, "What's so wrong about Greg Abbott's rape comments," by Chris Cillizza, September 8, 2021
  • Texas Tribune, "Man bites dog, tries to make amends," by Ross Ramsey, Sept. 8, 2021
  • GLAAD Accountability Project ("Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination," on Allen West), 7/29/21
  • Houston Chronicle, "5 things to know about Allen West, who is challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott," by Jeremy Wallace, July 6, 2021
  • The Texan, "Allen West Enters Heated GOP Gubernatorial Race," by Brad Johnson, July 4, 2021
  • Dallas Morning News, "Texas GOP chairman Allen West challenges incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in governor's race," by Robert T. Garrett, Jul 4, 2021
  • Texas Tribune, "Allen West resigns as chair of Texas Republican Party, says he's mulling statewide run," by Patrick Svitek, June 4, 2021
  • BlazeTV, The Chad Prather Show, "I will take the aliens over this INSANITY," May 21, 2021
  • Houston Public Media KERA News, "Who Is Don Huffines? Former State Senator Challenges Gov. Greg Abbott," by Elizabeth Myong, May 11, 2021
  • Houston Press, "Abbott Gets First Real Right-Wing Challenge As Patrick Secures Trump's Vote of Confidence," by Schaefer Edwards, May 11, 2021
  • Dallas Morning News, "Former state Sen. Don Huffines announces he'll challenge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022 GOP primary," by Robert T. Garrett and Gromer Jeffers Jr., May 10, 2021
  • The Texan, "Conservative Humorist Chad Prather Launches Campaign for Texas Governor," by Daniel Friend, March 26, 2021
  • CNBC: "Texas governor says companies moving headquarters to the state has turned into a 'tidal wave'," by Kevin Stankiewicz, Dec 11, 2020
  • Austin American-Statesman, "Be wary of people like Allen West and their interpretations," by Ken Herman, 12/11/20
  • Texas Monthly, "How Did a Florida Man Become the Face of the Texas Republican Party?," by Christopher Hooks, December 2020
  • Texas Tribune, "Who will challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022?," by Patrick Svitek, Nov. 23, 2020
  • USA Today, "Are abortions considered essential surgery during coronavirus crisis?," by Doug Stanglin, Giacomo Bologna, & Alissa Zhu, March 25, 2020
  • Texas Tribune, "The latest battle of the Alamo pits Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick against Land Commissioner George P. Bush," by Stacy Fernandez, Dec. 18, 2019
  • ThinkProgress.org, "Rep. Allen West's 15 Most Outrageous Statements," by Zachary Bernstein, Feb 16, 2012


Utah
(2024)


UT 2024 debates: Gov. Spencer Cox (R)
vs. State Rep. Phil Lyman (R)
Past UT gubernatorial races:
2020 Utah Gubernatorial debate
Spencer Cox(R)
vs.Chris Peterson(D)
vs.Jon Huntsman(R)
vs.Jeff Burningham(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Utah Gubernatorial debates:
Gary Herbert
vs.Mike Weinholtz(D)
vs.CEO of Overstock.com Jonathan Johnson(R)
vs.Vaughn Cook(D)

    Utah 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Deseret News, "Utah Rep. Brian King announces he will challenge Gov. Spencer Cox," by Brigham Tomco, Dec 4, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_UT_Gov: Deseret News, "Utah Democrat resurrects bill for universal background checks on gun sales," by Katie McKellar, Dec 17, 2019, (Link)
  • KPCW (NPR 91.7FM Park City), "Utah Democratic Rep. Brian King to challenge Gov. Spencer Cox in 2024," by Kristine Weller, December 7, 2023, (Link)
  • Daily Utah Chronicle, "Utah Lawmakers Must Rein in the State Attorney General," by Isaac Reese, February 10, 2021, (Link)
  • Breitbart.com, "Utah State Rep. Phil Lyman Announces Gubernatorial Exploratory Campaign," by Joshua Klein, 5 Sep 2023, (Link)
  • Salt Lake Tribune, "Utah bill would grant some offenders access to guns after 3 years", by Kolbie Peterson, Feb. 24, 2023, (Link)
  • FOX 13 Salt Lake City, "Cox signs bills offering millions in tax cuts," by Ben Winslow, Mar 22, 2023, (Link)
  • The Hill e-zine, "GOP governor says Greene's call for 'a national divorce' is 'evil'," by Julia Mueller, 02/20/23, (Link)
  • Salt Lake Tribune, "Utah Legislature overrides Gov. Cox's veto of transgender athletes sports ban," by Kim Bojorquez and Bryan Schott, March 25, 2022, (Link)
  • KUER 90.1 FM, "Utah lawmaker wants to ban mail-in ballots and voter registration drives," by Sonja Hutson, February 11, 2022, (Link)
  • The Salt Lake Tribune, "Utah Gov. Cox denounces voting misinformation during Politico summit in Washington," by Kim Bojorquez, Jan. 28, 2022, (Link)
  • Salt Lake Tribune, "'Equity' isn't a dirty word to Gov. Spencer Cox. But is it a priority?," by Bethany Rodgers, Jan. 3, 2022, (Link)
  • FOX13 Salt Lake City, "Lawmakers say medical cannabis should be treated like any other prescription drug in Utah," by Ben Winslow, Nov 17, 2021, (Link)
  • KUTV, "Governor touts police reform in Utah, but is there more to be done?," by Daniel Woodruff, April 21, 2021, (Link)
  • 2024_UT_Gov: Salt Lake Tribune, "President Donald Trump pardons Utah Rep. Phil Lyman and Weldon Angelos," by Bryan Schott and Dan Harrie, Dec. 22, 2020, (Link)
  • Salt Lake Tribune, "LDS Church calls on Legislature to legalize medical pot this year--a move that some suspect is aimed at defeating ballot measure," by Lee Davidson, Sep. 17, 2018, (Link)
  • NPR: All Things Considered, "'My Heart Has Changed': Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox Apologizes To LGBT Community," June 15, 2016, (Link)
  • St. George News, "New Utah law prohibits dog discrimination," by Kimberly Scott, January 5, 2015, (Link)


Vermont
(2024)

Next election in 2024:
VT 2024 debates: Gov. Phil Scott (R) unopposed
Past VT gubernatorial races:
VT 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Phil Scott(R)
vs.Brenda Siegel(D)
2020 VT Gubernatorial debate
Phil Scott(R)
vs.David Zuckerman(D)
vs.Rebecca Holcombe(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2018 Vermont gubernatorial debate,
vs.Scott(R) vs.Stern(D) vs.Hallquist(D)
2016 Vermont Gubernatorial debates:
Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott(R)
vs.former State Representative Sue Minter(D)
vs.Former state senator Matt Dunne(D)
vs.Bruce Lisman(R)
vs.Speaker of the House Shap Smith(D)

    Vermont 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Facebook postings, "Governor Phil Scott", 11/11/23 thru 12/21/23, (Link)
  • VT Governor press release, "Governor Phil Scott Announces $4 Million in Brownfield Revitalization Funding for Seven Communities," November 3, 2023 (Link)
  • 2024_WA_Gov: Twitter posting, @bird4governor, Semi Bird For Governor Of Washington, March 13 thru May 4, 2023, (Link)
  • Instagram post, @Vtltgov, 3/30/23, (Link)
  • Office of Governor Phil Scott Press Release, "Vermonters Show Support for Ukraine as Governor Phil Scott Signs Ukrainian Aid Bill," March 15, 2022, (Link)
  • The Salt Lake Tribune , "Democrats need to rally around Kael Weston in Utah's Senate race," by Caralee Woods, Jan. 13, 2022
  • Seven Days e-magazine, "Zuckerman Apologizes for 2013 Remark About Vermont Air Guard," by Paul Heintz, Oct 25, 2016, (Link)


Virginia
(2021)

Next election in 2025:
2021 Virginia Gubernatorial debate
Incumbent Ralph Northam(D,term-limited)
CEO Glenn Youngkin(R)
vs.A.G. Mark Herring(D)
vs.State Sen. Amanda Chase(I)
vs.Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax(D)
vs.State Rep. Jennifer Carroll Foy(D)
vs.State Rep. Lee Carter(D)
vs.Former Governor Terry McAuliffe(D)
vs.State Sen. Jennifer McClellan(D)
vs.State Rep. Kirk Cox(R)
vs.CEO Pete Snyder(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2017 Virginia gubernatorial debate,
Northam(D)
vs.Perriello(D)
vs.Wittman(R)
vs.Gillespie(R)
vs.Stewart(R)
2013 Virginia gubernatorial debates
2009 Virginia gubernatorial debates
Former contenders:
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R,2013);
Creigh Deeds (D,2009)

    Virginia 2021 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • CNN: Transcript of "State of the Union": Interview With Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA). October 9, 2022, (Link)
  • CBS News: Full transcript of "Face the Nation": interview of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, moderated by Robert Costa, July 10, 2022, (Link)
  • FOX Business, "Virginia governor-elect Youngkin's economic plan includes lower taxes, less regulation," by Thomas Barrabi, Nov. 2, 2021
  • Virginia Mercury, "Cheat sheet: Youngkin and McAuliffe on the issues," by Ned Oliver, Kate Masters, Graham Moomaw and Sarah Vogelsong, November 1, 2021
  • The 19th, "Virginia Republican Glenn Youngkin opposes marriage equality," by Kate Sosin, November 1, 2021
  • The Daily Beast, "Glenn Youngkin's Complicated History on Critical Race Theory," by Roger Sollenberger, Oct. 12, 2021
  • Virginia Dogwood, "'It's a Moral Issue': Virginia Families Need Affordable Child Care and Paid Leave," by Keya Vakil, July 29, 2021
  • WRIC ABC8, "NRA endorses Republican statewide candidates, but not Youngkin in Virginia governor's race," by Dean Mirshahi, Jul 23, 2021
  • WVTF Virginia Public Radio, "Glenn Youngkin Still Not Ready to Answer Questions About Abortion," by Michael Pope, Jul 14, 2021
  • Virginia Mercury, "A clearer picture is emerging of Glenn Youngkin," by Roger Chesley, July 14, 2021
  • VirginiaScope.com, "Glenn Youngkin unveils a veteran support plan," Jul 9, 2021
  • Marijuana Moment, "Marijuana Legalization Divides Virginia Gubernatorial and Attorney General Candidates Across Party Lines," July 6, 2021
  • Washington Post, "Glenn Youngkin, GOP nominee for Virginia governor, goes mum on guns and abortion," by Laura Vozzella, May 26, 2021
  • Prince William Times, "At Dumfries rally, GOP candidates promise 'a different path' for Virginia," by Daniel Berti, May 25, 2021
  • Charlottesville Tomorrow, "Charlottesville can choose new, bold leadership on June 8," by Jennifer Carroll Foy, May 24, 2021
  • Woodbridge Patch, "Meet The Candidate: Jennifer Carroll Foy Runs For VA Governor, by Mark Hand, May 18, 2021
  • Fox News transcript: "Laura Ingraham on CDC updating mask guidance for vaccinated Americans," May 14, 2021
  • WRIC ABC-8 News, "Glenn Youngkin vows to turn Virginia red again in first rally as GOP nominee for governor," by Jackie DeFusco, May 11, 2021
  • Politico.com, "Youngkin seeks to reverse Virginia GOP's Trump-era carnage," by Zach Montellaro, 05/11/2021
  • Charlottesville Tomorrow, "Former House Speaker Kirk Cox to bring longtime experience if elected governor," by Charlotte Rene Woods, May 6, 2021
  • Fairfax City Patch, "Meet The Candidate: Pete Snyder Seeks Nomination For Governor," by Mark Hand, May 5, 2021
  • Black Wall Street Times, "Her father was forced to pay a poll tax, now she's running for Governor to protect the right to vote," by Nate Morris, April 28, 2021
  • Loudoun Now, "Snyder Stumps in Ashburn as Convention Nears," 2021-04-27
  • Fauquier Times, "Lawmakers OK recreational marijuana possession, cultivation starting July 1," by Sam Fowler, Apr 7, 2021
  • Virginia Mercury, "4 moments that stood out during the first Democratic gubernatorial debate," by Graham Moomaw, April 6, 2021
  • Washington Post, "Diverse field of Democratic candidates for Virginia governor faces off in debate," by Gregory S. Schneider, April 6, 2021
  • BlueVirginia.US, Democratic Party of Virginia press release, "In Virginia, Health Care is On the Ballot," March 23, 2021
  • The Roanoke Times, "What Virginia's gubernatorial candidates will do about broadband," by Amy Friedenberger, Mar 20, 2021
  • Axios.com, "Va. candidate's COVID charity shrouded key information," by Lachlan Markay, Mar 18, 2021
  • The Washington Blade, "Ebbin, Sickles condemn Va. GOP gubernatorial candidate's anti-trans comments," March 9, 2021
  • The Hill, "Virginia attorney general dedicates team to investigating worker exploitation," by Joseph Choi, 03/04/21
  • The Progress-Index, "Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy campaigns in her Petersburg hometown," by Sean Jones, 2/22/21
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Cox calls for returning $730 million in extra revenues to Virginians as tax rebate," by Mel Leonor, Feb 16, 2021
  • Charlottesville Tomorrow, "Jennifer Carroll Foy to bridge equity with economic development," by Charlotte Rene Woods, February 16, 2021
  • August Free Press, "Jennifer McClellan earns endorsement nod from Care in Action," Feb. 10, 2021
  • The Republican Standard, "Cox Releases Plan to Hold Big Tech Accountable," February 10, 2021
  • Blue Virginia, "Kirk Cox Embraces Chase-Like Anti-LGBTQ Extremism…Again," February 5, 2021
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Virginia Senate unanimously passes McClellan measure for stronger foreclosure protections," by Mark Robinson, Feb 2, 2021
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Virginia lawmakers split on criminal penalties as they work to legalize marijuana," by Mel Leonor, Feb 1, 2021
  • Associated Press, "Republican Snyder joins crowded Virginia governor contest," by Sarah Rankin, January 26, 2021
  • Augusta Free Press, "Jennifer McClellan statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade," Jan. 22, 2021
  • Mother Jones magazine, "A List of the Lawmakers Who Joined Pro-Trump Crowds on the Day of the Capitol Riot," by Dan Spinelli, January 16, 2021
  • Farquier Times, "The 2021 general election in Virginia: The race for governor," Jan 6, 2021
  • WTKR Coastal Virginia CBS-3, "Virginia Food Access Investment Fund applications now open to provide grants from $5K to $50K," by Arianna Herriott, Jan 03, 2021
  • Jacobin magazine, "Socialist Lee Carter Wants to Be Virginia's Next Governor," by Indigo Olivier, January 2021
  • WRIC 8News, "New Virginia law bars debt collectors from seizing stimulus payments," by Ben Dennis, Dec 30, 2020
  • Prince Williams Times, "What to do about Virginia's coal ash?," by Jill Palermo, Dec 19, 2018
  • WHSV 3-News, "Virginia candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe announces Lucy Simms Educator Program," Dec. 17, 2020
  • The Washington Post, "Republican contender for Va. governor says Trump should declare martial law," by Laura Vozzella, Dec. 15, 2020
  • WRIC ABC8, "Republican gubernatorial hopeful Amanda Chase believes Trump should declare martial law," by Dean Mirshahi, Dec 15, 2020
  • WRIC-TV ABC-8 News, "Reversing course, Amanda Chase will seek GOP nomination for Virginia governor," by Dean Mirshahi, Dec 11, 2020
  • The Nation newsmagazine, "Is It Really Terry McAuliffe's Turn in Virginia--Again?," by Joan Walsh, December 11, 2020
  • Virginia Mercury, "Terry McAuliffe is running for governor again. Can anyone beat him?," by Graham Moomaw, December 9, 2020
  • PolitiFact FactCheck, "Amanda Chase makes bogus claim of voting fraud in Virginia precinct," by Warren Fiske, December 9, 2020
  • Politico.com, "Terry McAuliffe wants to be governor again. Women: Not so fast," by Sabrina Rodriguez and Maya King, 12/08/2020
  • Smith Mountain Eagle, "Republican candidate for Virginia governor Amanda Chase visits Smith Mountain Lake," by William Seidel, Nov 25, 2020
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Three fellow GOP senators rebuke Chase over her 'hate' statements about Virginia Democrats," by Andrew Cain, Nov 23, 2020
  • Virginia Mercury, "Q&A: Why Kirk Cox thinks he can win the governor's mansion in an ever-bluer Virginia," by Ned Oliver, November 17, 2020
  • WSLS-10 News, "Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax announces bid for Virginia governor," by Associated Press, September 10, 2020
  • Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Which racism and whose history?," by Deborah Levine, June 26, 2020
  • WHSV-3-TV & WWBT newsroom. "Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax proposes $30 billion plan to rebuild Virginia's aging schools," Jun. 18, 2020
  • CNN "State of the Union" interview of Ralph Northam, April 19, 2020
  • Daily Energy Insider, "Gov. Northam signs Virginia Clean Energy Act," by Dave Kovaleski, 4/15/20
  • Press Releases from the Office of the Attorney General (Mark Herring), March 23-30, 2020
  • Virginia Mercury, "Fairfax calls for 'bolder and swifter actions' in state's response to COVID-19," by Graham Moomaw, March 19, 2020
  • WAMU 88.5-FM, American University Radio, "Democrats Promised to Change Virginia. Here Are Six Areas Where They Made Moves," by Daniella Cheslow,Mar 10, 2020
  • Prince Williams Times, "Two Democratic no votes on gun bills came from Prince William lawmakers," by Daniel Berti, Feb 18, 2020
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Controversial state Sen. Amanda Chase announces run for governor," by Justin Mattingly, 2/17/2020
  • Virginia Mercury, "Q&A: Amanda Chase pitches herself as Virginia's Donald Trump," by Ned Oliver, December 11, 2020
  • PewTrusts.org Stateline, "Southern States Split in Response to EPA's Coal Ash Rule Rollbacks," by Max Blau, December 2, 2019
  • Virginian-Pilot Op-Ed, "Justice reform a Virginia necessity," by Mark Herring, Nov 17, 2019
  • Rewire News, "Virginia's Abortion Landscape Could Change Drastically If Democrats Take Majorities," by Dennis Carter, 11/1/2019
  • VaDogwood.com, "Read Sen. Amanda Chase's most provocative comments against LGBTQ people," by Davis Burroughs, October 21, 2019
  • Blue Virginia, "AG Mark Herring Reiterates Call for Marijuana Reform," July 18, 2019
  • The Dogwood Daily, "Virginia A.G. Mark Herring fights to get Blackjewel miners paid", by Davis Burroughs, 7/17/2019
  • Blue Virginia, "AG Mark Herring Defends Human Rights of Immigrant Children in Civil Detention," July 10, 2019
  • CBS Face the Nation, "ICE is ready to deport 1 million undocumented immigrants," by Camilo Montoya-Galvez, 7/7/19
  • NewsOne, "Fairfax and Northam put differences aside for gun control after Virginia Beach shooting," by Bruce C.T. Wright, 6/4/2019
  • Virginian-Pilot, "AG Mark Herring explains why he called for Northam's resignation," by Laura Vozzella, 3/5/19
  • NBC News, "Who is Justin Fairfax? The descendant of slaves is next in line for Virginia governor," by Alex Seitz-Wald, Feb. 2, 2019
  • The Hill, "Virginia's one, black statewide official is lone protester during Robert E. Lee Tribute," by Morgan Gstalter, 1/19/2019 The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, "Vogel-Fairfax in tight race for Lieutenant governor," by Scott Shenk, 10/29/2017
  • BearingDrift.com, "There's No Such Thing As Free Money: A Big Government Bait-And-Switch," by Pete Snyder, March 6, 2013


Washington
(2024)


WA 2024 debates: Gov. Jay Inslee (D, retiring);
Hilary Franz (D, withdrew)
vs. State Sen. Mark Mullet (D)
vs. County Chair Semi Bird (R)
vs. WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D)
Past WA gubernatorial races:
2020 Washington Gubernatorial debate
Jay Inslee(D)
vs.Loren Culp(R)
vs.Bill Bryant(R)
vs.Phil Fortunato(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Washington Gubernatorial debates:
Jay Inslee
vs.Seattle Port Commissioner Bill Bryant(R)

    Washington 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Olympian, "Hilary Franz announces she will run for Congress after dropping out of 2024 governor's race," by Shauna Sowersby, Nov. 10, 2023, (Link)
  • Lynnwood Times, "Gubernatorial candidate Mark Mullet speaks to supporters in Everett," by Kienan Briscoe, October 29, 2023, (Link)
  • Twitter posting: Washington Gubernatorial candidate Hilary Franz, @hilaryfranz, Aug 18, 2023, (Link)
  • KING-TV Channel 5 Seattle, "Washington governor Candidate Hilary Franz: Childhood abduction made me 'resilient'," by Drew Mikkelsen, August 9, 2023, (Link)
  • My Edmond News, "Gubernatorial candidate Franz: Childhood kidnapping drives her public service," by Laurel Demkovich, July 20, 2023, (Link)
  • FOX13 Seattle, "Dave Reichert gives emotional interview to FOX 13, reveals why he's running for governor," by Hana Kim, July 12, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_WA_Gov Press Release, "Sen. Mark Mullet Calls for Stronger Public Safety Leadership," July 11, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_WA_Gov: Roll Call, "Reichert focuses on crime in bid for Washington governor," by Mary Ellen McIntire, July 10, 2023, (Link)
  • KING5 News, "Dave Reichert wants to be state's 'servant' as governor," by Drew Mikkelsen, July 7, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_WA_Gov Press Release, "Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Mullet Vows to Enshrine Reproductive Rights in Washington Constitution," June 24, 2023, (Link)
  • The Cascadia Advocate, "Washington State Senator Mark Mullet launches 2024 gubernatorial campaign," by Andrew Villeneuve, June 1st, 2023, (Link)
  • Seattle Times, "WA lands chief Hilary Franz kicks off campaign for governor as race takes shape," by Isabella Breda, May 15, 2023, (Link)
  • Clark County Today, "Semi Bird shares his early plans to run for governor," by Leah Anaya, December 17, 2022, (Link)
  • Washington Times, "M. Semi Bird, a Black conservative, set to shake up governor's race in liberal Washington state," by Mica Soellner, November 24, 2022, (Link)
  • Yakima Herald-Republic, "Richland school board member Semi Bird launches campaign for WA governor in 2024," by Kate Smith, Nov 17, 2022, (Link)
  • Tri-City Observer, "Before Semi Bird admitted he was court-martialed, he denied it," by Randy Slovic, May 16, 2022, (Link)
  • Associated Press, "Washington Supreme Court unanimously OKs tax on big banks," by Gene Johnson, September 30, 2021, (Link)
  • KIRO Newsradio, MyNorthwest.com, "An unexpected casualty in Washington state from Trump trade war with China," Dec 3, 2019, (Link)
  • The Stranger, "After 20 Years, Washington Repeals Its Ban on Affirmative Action," by Rich Smith, Apr 29, 2019, (Link)
  • Crosscut, "These firefighters face a different kind of battle: Immigration," by Lilly Fowler, March 7, 2018, (Link)
  • The Seattle Times, "Washington state officials say they won't back down on legal pot as Sessions rescinds Obama-era policy," by Evan Bush and Mike Carter, January 4, 2018, (Link)
  • Religious News Blog, "Lawmaker seeks to remove Christian Scientists' religious exemption," January 27, 2014, (Link)


Wisconsin
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
WI 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Tony Evers(D)
vs.CEO Jonathan Wichmann(R for Lt.Gov.)
vs.former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch(R)
vs.Timothy Ramthun(R)
vs.2004 Senate candidate Tim Michels(R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial debate,
Gov. Scott Walker(R)
Bob Harlow (D)
Kathleen Vinehout (D)
vs.Kelda Helen Roys(D)
vs.Tony Evers(D)
Former challengers:
Neumann (R, 2010);
Barrett (D, 2010 & 2012);
Green (R, 2006)

    2022 Wisconsin Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Associated Press, "Wisconsin Republican Michels walks back abortion pledge," by Scott Bauer, 10/17/22, (Link)
  • The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, "Takeaways from the only debate between Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and challenger Tim Michels," Molly Beck, 10/14/22, (Link)
  • WisPolitics .com, "WisDems: Tim Michels' Gubernatorial general election fact sheet," 8/12/22
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "GOP governor candidates Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels and Tim Ramthun pledge they won't legalize marijuana," by Ben Baker, July 28, 2022
  • Wisconsin Examiner, "Tim Michels' troubles expose Republican hypocrisy on immigration," by Ruth Conniff, July 21, 2022
  • Green Bay Press-Gazette, "Michels touts outsider, leadership credentials in Oconto campaign stop," by Kent Tempus, July 14, 2022
  • Eagle Herald, "Businessman Tim Michels campaigns in Marinette on election reform," by Ann Meyer, May 1, 2022
  • Wisconsin Public Radio, "Fetal heartbeat bill in Legislature divides abortion foes, political candidates," by Shamane Mills, February 21, 2022
  • Shepherd Express, "Education as a Battlefield: Wisconsin Legislature Pushes an anti-LGBTQ Parental Consent Law," by Paul Masterson, Feb. 18, 2022
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rebecca Kleefisch accuses education conference of promoting critical race theory," by Molly Beck, 12/6/21
  • WISN, "Wisconsin election conspiracy theorist launches campaign for governor," by The Associated Press, Feb 10, 2022
  • The Journal Times, "2 Wisconsin Republican say they voted against 'pro-life' bill because it wasn't anti-abortion enough," by Adam Rogan, Oct 29, 2021
  • WISN, "Former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch says health choices should be between a doctor and a patient not the government," Sep 12, 2021
  • Wisconsin State Journal, "Business, renewable energy groups align to support community solar bill," by Chris Hubbuch, Jul 21, 2021
  • Wisconsin Christian News, "Time to Protect Our Liberties and Fight For Prosperity," by Jonathan Wichmann, downloaded 6/1/21
  • Politifact Fact-Check, "Jonathan Wichmann: 'The DC looting was staged' by Antifa," by Eric Litke, January 8, 2021
  • Medium.com, "What If Big-Tech Companies Became Non-Profits?," by Jonathan Wichmann, Jul 31, 2020
  • WTMJ, "Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in Mexico for trade mission this week," Associated Press, Jun 13, 2017
  • Fond du Lac Reporter, "Wisconsin Primary: Ramthun wins 59th State Assembly District Republican race," by Sarah Razner, 8/14/18
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Candidate's campaign manager is man upstairs," by Daniel Bice, Sept. 05, 2010


West Virginia
(2024)


WV 2024 debates: Gov. Jim Justice (R, term-limited);
vs. WV State Auditor JB McCuskey (R, withdrew)
vs. WV Secretary of State Mac Warner (R)
vs. State Del. Moore Capito (R)
vs. WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R)
vs. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams (D)
Past WV gubernatorial races:
2020 West Virginia Gubernatorial debate
Jim Justice(R)
vs.Ben Salango(D)
vs.Woody Thrasher(R)
vs.Edwin Ray Vanover(D)
vs.Michael Folk(R)
vs.Stephen Noble Smith(D)
vs.Ron Stollings(D)
Former races:
2016 West Virginia Gubernatorial debates:
Jim Justice(R)
vs.State Senator Bill Cole(D)
vs.Minority Leader of the Senate Jeff Kessler(R)
vs.Former Senator Carte Goodwin(D)

    West Virginia 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • The Journal (Martinsburg), "Moore Capito lays out plans as he runs for W.Va. governor," by Steven Allen Adams, Sep 29, 2023, (Link)
  • Parkersburg News and Sentinel, "Moore Capito hits campaign trail in pursuit of West Virginia governorship," by Evan Bevins, Aug 18, 2023, (Link)
  • WVVA News, "House Judiciary Chairman Moore Capito visits Raleigh County in his bid to become West Virginia's next governor," by Annie Moore, Apr. 5, 2023, (Link)
  • Washington Examiner, "West Virginia auditor JB McCuskey announces run for governor," by Misty Severi, February 28, 2023, (Link)
  • The Exponent Telegram, "Abortion, guns, energy and elections," by Mac Warner, Jun 29, 2022, (Link)
  • W.V. MetroNews, "McCuskey says West Virginia should reconsider armed guards in public schools," by Carrie Hodousek, April 3, 2023, (Link)
  • Parkersburg News and Sentinel, "Morrisey details why he's seeking West Virginia governorship," by Douglass Huxley, Apr 6, 2023, (Link)
  • The Record Delta, "Fighting for fairness in female sports," by Patrick Morrisey, Mar 16, 2023, (Link)
  • The Daily Athenaeum, "Campus carry passes House, heads to governor," by William Arnett, Feb 21, 2023, (Link)
  • Loot Press, "We're in a battle for the heart and soul of West Virginia," by Cameron B. Gunnoe, February 9, 2023, (Link)
  • WTRF, "West Virginia state auditor introduces legislation to ban China, Russia, others from participating in tax sales," by Karen Compton, Jan 30, 2023, (Link)
  • The Record Delta, "Mac Warner will fight for West Virginia," by Mac Warner, Jan 17, 2023, (Link)
  • MetroNews, "Mac Warner joins run for governor with nods to service and vow to battle 'woke' D.C.," by Brad McElhinny, January 10, 2023, (Link)
  • DC News Now, "West Virginia Auditor bans TikTok on government devices," by Alexandra Weaver, Dec 19, 2022, (Link)
  • WBOY-12-NBC, "Candidate Statement: From the Desk of Mac Warner," 11/29/22, (Link)
  • The State Journal, "For West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, military training has made him successful on many fronts," by John G. Miller, Jul 26, 2021, (Link)
  • The Appalachian Voice, "Calls to Expel WV Attorney General Over 2020 Election Lawsuit," by Diane Bernard, January 12, 2021, (Link)
  • Williamson Daily News, "WV AG Patrick Morrisey fights job protections for gays," by Megan Osborne, Sep 5, 2018, (Link)
  • West Virginia AFL-CIO scorecard for 2016, (Link)


Wyoming
(2022)

Next election in 2026:
WY 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Mark Gordon(R)
vs.Minority Leader Chris Rothfuss(D,declined) vs.Rex Rammell(C)
vs.Theresa Livingston (D) vs. Rex Wilde (D)
Past gubernatorial races:
2018 Wyoming gubernatorial debate,
Dahlin(R) vs.Throne(D) vs.Gordon(R) vs.Rammell(C)

    2022 Wyoming Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • KTGA 99 Bigfoot, "Rammell, Bien, Gordon face off in gubernatorial debate," August 1, 2022, (Link)
  • WyoFile, "Five challengers vying to oust incumbent Gov. Gordon," by Maggie Mullen, July 5, 2022
  • Oil City News, "Wyoming Democrat, GOP Leaders See Common Paths For Economic Diversification," by Brendan LaChance on January 18, 2021
  • Letter from Five Republican governors in Washington Post: "Our states stayed open in the covid-19 pandemic. Here's why our approach worked," by Governors Mark Gordon, Pete Ricketts, Asa Hutchinson, Kim Reynolds and Mike Parson, May 5, 2020



                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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