United States US State & Territory Governorships Megathread

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Looks like the transition inside the Nutmeg State is slowly taking shape as I think it's looking like CT Governor Ned Lamont (D) won't be seeking reelection to a 3rd term in 2026.
Fresh Off Election Win, Stewart Hints at Run for Governor

Lamont open to 3rd term as CT governor, but others are lining up

 

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Is Stewart someone the current CT GOP could get behind for a state level race?

 

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Is Stewart someone the current CT GOP could get behind for a state level race?

We'll find out soon enough.

 

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Monday, December 11th, 2023: Kentucky Education Television Live-Stream of the private Midnight Swearing-In ceremony for KY Governor Andy Beshear (D) & KY Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (D).

This morning: The Public Inauguration festivities will take place on the grounds of the KY State Capitol Building in downtown Frankfort, KY.
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Tuesday, December 12th, 2023: Courier Journal Live Coverage of the Public Inauguration of KY Governor Andy Beshear (D) & KY Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (D) on the grounds of the KY State Capitol Building in downtown Frankfort, KY. Following the Inaugural Address, the 19 Cannon Salute is fired by the KY Army National Guard including flyover from the KY Air National Guard.

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Tuesday, January 9th, 2024: MPB live coverage of the Inauguration of MS Governor Tate Reeves (R) on the grounds of the MS State Capitol Building in downtown Jackson, MS which includes the "Go Mississippi" state song including the 19 Cannon Salute fired by the MS Army National Guard & the flyover from the MS Air National Guard.

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Sunday, January 7th, 2024: CBS 9 WAFB-TV Baton Rouge live-stream coverage of the Inauguration of Jeffery Martin Landry (R) as the Pelican State's 57th Governor on the grounds of the LA State Capitol Building in downtown Baton Rouge, LA:

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@Ixian @TerrificWarden @Morphic Tide Tuesday, January 9th, 2024: WA St Governor Jay Inslee (D) delivering his 12th & final State of the State Address from the WA House of Representatives Chambers of the WA St State Capitol Building in downtown Olympia, WA St.

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BREAKING: ND Governor Doug Burgum (R) announcing he's NOT seeking reelection to 3rd term in 2024, which will likely set up a huge political jockeying for positioning inside the Peace Garden State.

1.) Burgum NEVER intended to seek 3rd term in the first place in my personal opinion.
2.) Despite the state's new term limit law, Burgum was grandfathered into seeking 3rd & 4th terms if he wanted to.
3.) Presidential campaign was lackluster.
4.) Low job approval ratings back home & backlash from ND GOPers.
5.) United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) rumored to declare his campaign for the Governorship.

Any thoughts on the non-surprise news of Burgum bailing out of Bismarck & if he's making a mistake ?

 

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That's a shame. I'd rather have another term of Burgum than Cramer. Cramer is crooked as fuck.

 

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That's a shame. I'd rather have another term of Burgum than Cramer. Cramer is crooked as fuck.

Speculation is swirling around Trump might offer Burgum a Cabinet spot if Trump wins reelection.

 

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That's a shame. I'd rather have another term of Burgum than Cramer. Cramer is crooked as fuck.

did a quick google and from what I can see he is saying mostly the right things. Care to elaborate a bit more since you are a native of the state?

edit. most concerning thing I can see is

Violence Against Women Act[edit]

In 2013, at a forum on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Cramer engaged in "a testy exchange with Native American victim assistance leaders."[65][66] He later issued a statement apologizing for his "tone and rhetoric" during the exchange.[65] Cramer voted to reauthorize VAWA,[67] but opposed language in the act that would allow tribal courts to prosecute non-Natives "for abusing or assaulting Native American women on Indian land."[68] Cramer asked, "How could a non-Native man get a fair trial on a reservation?"[68] and questioned the provision's constitutionality. He voted for an amendment to repeal it.[67]

admitedly I don't know much about Tribal courts either so I can't say how bad that actually is. but it is terrible optics there.

 

[Captain X]

What I know about him is mostly having to do with money under the table type stuff. I know he got elected by riding on Trump's coat tails and then turned around and didn't support him. Also his son makes Hunter look like a winner.

As far as Tribal courts, I actually agree with him on that particular issue. Tribal courts really aren't fair, especially not to non-Natives.

 

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What I know about him is mostly having to do with money under the table type stuff. I know he got elected by riding on Trump's coat tails and then turned around and didn't support him. Also his son makes Hunter look like a winner.

As far as Tribal courts, I actually agree with him on that particular issue. Tribal courts really aren't fair, especially not to non-Natives.

Considering ND has that STUPID term limits law, Cramer is better off staying right where he is serving in the United States Senate until he kicks it.

 

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Associated Press reporting US Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND At-Large) will be running for the ND Governorship.
https://apnews.com/article/north-dakota-kelly-armstrong-doug-burgum-le7ff3704685e75847eecafe5d4072a3

 

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