2020 Gubernational elections: Who is running megathread

[Hindsight was 2020]

J.B. Pritzker considers running as a Democrat in Illinois:

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http://www.politico.com/states/illinois/story/2016/12/jb-pritzker-would-self-fund-2018-gubernatorial-run-107807

YES!!

[The Other Castro]

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  10m10 minutes ago
"Maybe in the year 2090" - US Sen Tim Scott (R-SC), on whether he will run for Governor

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  1m1 minute ago
GEORGIA: Retiring Cong Lynn Westmoreland (R) holding "reconnect tour" around state; says he's considering 2018 run for Governor.

[The Other Castro]

With Malloy getting a 2nd term as DGA Chair, some are saying this means it's unlikely he'll run for reelection in Connecticut.
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Malloy-to-lead-Democratic-governors-group-again-10695607.php

At the same time, State Comptroller Kevin Lembo might be making some moves:
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Outspoken-comptroller-could-be-mulling-10688402.php

[The Other Castro]

With Branstad accepting the offer of Chinese Ambassador, the race for Iowa Governor is now open.

[Gass3268]

If Morgan wins the D primary in FL, this races becomes lean/likely D IMO. He'd be a much better candidate than Gwen Graham.

Agreed, Morgan/Graham would be a good ticket however. Would provide some regional balance to the ticket.

[The Other Castro]

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IOWA: Cong Steve King (R) says he may run for Gov in 2018. Lt Gov Kim Reynolds (R) to move up to Gov, certain to run in 2018.

We may have a battle a brewing.

[KingSweden]

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IOWA: Cong Steve King (R) says he may run for Gov in 2018. Lt Gov Kim Reynolds (R) to move up to Gov, certain to run in 2018.

We may have a battle a brewing.

King could make it competitive. Likely R with Reynolds

[RogueBeaver]

IL: Chris Kennedy will file within a month.

[The Other Castro]

Florida Dems gonna Florida Dem?

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FLORIDA: Outgoing Cong Patrick Murphy (D), who lost US Sen run, says he wants "to keep all options on the table" about poss 2018 Gov run.

[RogueBeaver]

LOL Fratrick.

[KingSweden]

Per ABQ Journal, Udall not running in '18

[Figueira]

Per ABQ Journal, Udall not running in '18

So much for that.

I guess it'll be one of the Lujans then? They're cousins so I doubt they'll both run.

[Hindsight was 2020]

Per ABQ Journal, Udall not running in '18

So much for that.

I guess it'll be one of the Lujans then? They're cousins so I doubt they'll both run.

What about that Mayor of Santa Fe who's openly gay? Javier Gonzales

[Figueira]

Per ABQ Journal, Udall not running in '18

So much for that.

I guess it'll be one of the Lujans then? They're cousins so I doubt they'll both run.

What about that Mayor of Santa Fe who's openly gay? Javier Gonzales

Based on his wiki article he sounds mostly OK (with a few notable exceptions) but I don't know if he'd be a good statewide candidate.

[publicunofficial]

Is there a reason I'm not seeing Hector Balderas being mentioned? AG stands for Aspiring Governor after all.

[Hindsight was 2020]

So what's the word on Michigan? On the one hand it went to Trump but on the other hand the Flint water crisis is gonna be a big talking point against republicans at the local level

[The Other Castro]

So what's the word on Michigan? On the one hand it went to Trump but on the other hand the Flint water crisis is gonna be a big talking point against republicans at the local level

It's probably best to mostly ignore presidential results when thinking about Governor races, especially during midterms.

[KingSweden]

So what's the word on Michigan? On the one hand it went to Trump but on the other hand the Flint water crisis is gonna be a big talking point against republicans at the local level

Probably between Schuette and Calley on the R side. D side should be wide open; I'd expect Whitmer and Hackel to both take stabs at it

[JMT]

Florida Dems gonna Florida Dem?

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FLORIDA: Outgoing Cong Patrick Murphy (D), who lost US Sen run, says he wants "to keep all options on the table" about poss 2018 Gov run.

Murphy didn't run a good statewide campaign, he shouldn't run for governor. If he wants back in politics, though, he should run for his house seat again. He seems pretty popular in his district, and a republican just won his seat. He could beat Mast, especially if the midterm is rough for Trump and Republicans.

[Figueira]

Florida Dems gonna Florida Dem?

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  4m4 minutes ago
FLORIDA: Outgoing Cong Patrick Murphy (D), who lost US Sen run, says he wants "to keep all options on the table" about poss 2018 Gov run.

Murphy didn't run a good statewide campaign, he shouldn't run for governor. If he wants back in politics, though, he should run for his house seat again. He seems pretty popular in his district, and a republican just won his seat. He could beat Mast, especially if the midterm is rough for Trump and Republicans.

How did Murphy do vs. Rubio in Murphy's district?

[Maxwell]

Florida Dems gonna Florida Dem?

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  4m4 minutes ago
FLORIDA: Outgoing Cong Patrick Murphy (D), who lost US Sen run, says he wants "to keep all options on the table" about poss 2018 Gov run.

Murphy didn't run a good statewide campaign, he shouldn't run for governor. If he wants back in politics, though, he should run for his house seat again. He seems pretty popular in his district, and a republican just won his seat. He could beat Mast, especially if the midterm is rough for Trump and Republicans.

Either that or one of the lower statewide offices - Maybe CFO or Agriculture Comissioner.

And to answer the question asked if he won his own district - no, he did not. He did worse than Clinton in both of the notable counties in the district, and Clinton only barely out-performed Perkins.

[Figueira]

Florida Dems gonna Florida Dem?

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  4m4 minutes ago
FLORIDA: Outgoing Cong Patrick Murphy (D), who lost US Sen run, says he wants "to keep all options on the table" about poss 2018 Gov run.

Murphy didn't run a good statewide campaign, he shouldn't run for governor. If he wants back in politics, though, he should run for his house seat again. He seems pretty popular in his district, and a republican just won his seat. He could beat Mast, especially if the midterm is rough for Trump and Republicans.

Either that or one of the lower statewide offices - Maybe CFO or Agriculture Comissioner.

And to answer the question asked if he won his own district - no, he did not. He did worse than Clinton in both of the notable counties in the district, and Clinton only barely out-performed Perkins.

In that case, let's not run Murphy for anything ever again.

[RogueBeaver]

WI: Abele and Cullen out.

[RogueBeaver]

MA: Moulton confirms he's out, running for reelex.

[Figueira]

MA: Moulton confirms he's out, running for reelex.

I'm mildly surprised he announced it so early, but I never expected him to run anyway.

I think it will be Setti Warren honestly.