2020 Gubernational elections: Who is running megathread

[Mr. Morden]

WI: Abele and Cullen out.

Update from that link:

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[The Other Castro]

Star Tribune ‏@StarTribune  5m5 minutes ago
BREAKING: St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has filed paperwork to run for Governor of Minnesota.

[Gass3268]

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[Bojack Horseman]

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Why can't I be 25 so I can go run for that seat. I actually want to move to Albuquerque irrespective of politics.

[The Other Castro]

Politics1.com ‏@Politics1com  21m21 minutes ago
CALIFORNIA: Retiring Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin (R), the top GOP prospect for Governor in 2018, announced she will NOT run.

[publicunofficial]

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[publicunofficial]

Clay Pell isn't ruling out a primary challenge to Raimondo.


In a somewhat interesting story: Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether, who has been a rumored statewide candidate, has changed his party ID from Democrat to Independent. Possible Bill Walker/Greg Orman scenario?

[RogueBeaver]

TN: Diane Black will likely be Budget Chair, so presumably she's out.

[RogueBeaver]

NV: Heller running for reelex. Hutch will run, maybe Laxalt. Laxalt wins a primary, per Ralston.

Ralston: Heller wanted to run but Laxalt wouldn't back down and Heller decided to avoid a primary. Laxalt is probably running.

[Heisenberg]

NV: Heller running for reelex. Hutch will run, maybe Laxalt. Laxalt wins a primary, per Ralston.

Ralston: Heller wanted to run but Laxalt wouldn't back down and Heller decided to avoid a primary. Laxalt is probably running.

Probably better. Heller needs to run for reelection, it would be in Laxalt's best interests to do so too, and then challenge CCM in 2022 for his grandpa's seat (he'll lose, but I want CCM to get a good challenger). A crowded primary should be avoided, but I'm predicting Democrats to pick up NV-GOV, NV-SEN, and at least one row office. I think it could stay competitive in the future, but 2018 probably won't be good for Nevada Republicans. Then again, even 2006 had Gibbons win the open Governorship, Ensign win by double digits, and Jon Porter hold onto his swingy seat. Things have changed, but NV Democrats may not turn out.

[RogueBeaver]

NV: Ralston says Laxalt would likely clear the GOP field if he ran, Dem businessman Steve Cloobeck is the only person considering right now.

[Maxwell]

I was expecting Republicans to at least try to knock off Laxalt - he wasn't even qualified for the job he ran for and won in 2014!

[KingSweden]

NV: Ralston says Laxalt would likely clear the GOP field if he ran, Dem businessman Steve Cloobeck is the only person considering right now.

Cloobeck was on Undercover Boss where he came off as a pretentious ass. Doubt he'd do well

[Kingpoleon]

Heidi Gansert or Ross Miller would be good for Nevada.

[KingSweden]

Heidi Gansert or Ross Miller would be good for Nevada.

If Laxalt vacates AG, I imagine Miller looks there unless he decides to gun for Heller

[The Other Castro]

New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart (R) might be considering a run for CT Gov. She's the youngest big city mayor in the country at 29.

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http://www.newsmax.com/t/newsmax/article/766368?section=JohnGizzi&keywords=erin-stewart-mayor-new-britain&year=2017&month=01&date=01&id=766368&aliaspath=%2FManage%2FArticles%2FTemplate-Main&oref=www.google.com

[KingSweden]

Gretchen Whitmer announced she would run in the 2018 Michigan Gubernatorial race.

https://medium.com/@gretchenwhitmer_12225/im-ready-are-you-c150e9f75e97#.v5dudg1ge

Front runner barring entry by Kildee or Hackel

[brucejoel99]

Chicago Alderman Ameya Pawar to Run for IL Governor

http://wtax.com/news/101101-chicago-alderman-to-run-for-governor/

[RogueBeaver]

CA: Faulconer considering.

[RogueBeaver]

VA: Perriello considering.

[KingSweden]

VA: Perriello considering.

Plot twist!

[RogueBeaver]

Martin says Perriello will announce tomorrow, Kaine/Warner/Macker are all closing ranks around Northam.

[progressive85]

VA: Perriello considering.

I had predicted Tom to run for the Senate and for Tim Kaine to retire.  This is funny

[heatcharger]

VA: Perriello considering.

I like Perriello, but I feel like he's a better fit for a state like Wisconsin or Michigan rather than Virginia. Still, I think he'll excite the "base" more than Northam can, and VA Dems cannot afford low turnout in this year's election.

I'm undecided as for who I'd vote for in the primary, but I'm actually glad there's a solid alternative as long as nothing gets nasty.

[publicunofficial]

Perriello is IN. Reportedly called Northam to confirm.