Governors races take on new prominence, with higher stakes
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Governors races take on new prominence, with higher stakes

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Governors races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections. For Democrats, Cooper said, governors “are often the last line of defense” on issues that have been turned over to states, including gun laws and voting rights in addition to abortion. During a debate at the Kansas State Fair this month, Schmidt portrayed Kelly’s position on abortion as too extreme, telling a crowd she supports abortion without restrictions. But asked about Schmidt’s characterization of her position on abortion, she said, “You know, I have never said that.” Kelly hasn’t emphasized abortion as an issue, though many Democrats think it would help her. Ducey and Trump have feuded over the governor’s refusal to cede to Trump’s wishes and overturn the 2020 election results in his state.

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Governor's races take on new prominence, with higher stakes
2 years, 3 months ago

Governor's races take on new prominence, with higher stakes

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With abortion rights, immigration policies and democracy itself in the balance, both parties are …

Democrats eye key governors’ races as backstop against GOP
2 years, 10 months ago

Democrats eye key governors’ races as backstop against GOP

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Tony Evers was in a familiar spot earlier this month when Republican legislators sent him a bill that would have banned anti-racist teachings in schools. “It is a bit lonely, but I know I’m representing the people of Wisconsin.” Wisconsin is one of four states emerging as top priorities for Democrats in an election year when the party is facing …

NC’s Roy Cooper elected to lead Democratic governors’ group
3 years ago

NC’s Roy Cooper elected to lead Democratic governors’ group

Associated Press  

N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has been formally chosen to lead the Democratic Governors Association next year, spearheading efforts to help the party’s nominees win more in a big gubernatorial year ahead. Cooper, the current vice chair and chair-elect in 2021, was elected chair on Saturday, according to social media posts by the association, which met in New …

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