2020 Gubernational elections: Who is running megathread

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Hey guys, I believe that this is important to have a megathread will all the potential candidates, so please if you have any infos share them with us!


2017
Virginia:
Democrats: Ralph Northman (current Lt Governor)
Republicans: Ed Gillespie (former 2014 senate nominee), Frank Wagner (state senator), Rob Wittman (US representative), Corey Stewart (a strong supporter)

New Jersey
Republicans: Jack Ciattarelli (state assemblyman)
Democrats: Phil Murphy (former Goldman Sachs executive), John Wisniewski (some important Bernie dudes)


2018

California
Democrats: Gavin Newson (Lieutenant Governor), John Chiang (State Treasurer), Antonio Villaraigosa (mayor of Los Angeles)
Republicans: no one relevant yet

Idaho
Republicans: Brad Little (Lieutenant Governorà
Democrats: no one yet

Illinois
Republicans: Bruce Rauner (incumbent governor)
Democrats: No one yet

Minnesota
Democrats: Erin Murphy ( former state senate majority leader)
Republicans: No one yet

Ohio
Republicans: Mike Dewine (former senator, incumbent Attorney General)
Democrats: No one yet

South Dakota
Republicans: Kristi Noem (US representative)
Democrats: no one yet

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Reserved

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In New Mexico apparently Tom Udall is seriously considering running for governor.

I will only update my posts when they will announce.

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What about Gavin Newsome, Antonio Villaraigosa and John Chiang for California governorship in 2018?

Yes you're right I will update it tonight

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I updated everything, please let me know if I have forgotten something.

Can't wait for Florida!

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http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2016/11/joe_schiavoni_the_goal_is_to_r.html OH Sen Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni is all but in.

Unless Ryan runs...

Why would he run honestly? He has always declined doing that in the past.

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I doubt it. But if it were to happen, Collins would obviously try everything to keep this seat in GOP hands. I wonder who she would want to run? Maybe Poliquin? But yeah, it would be a tough race for Republicans, no doubt about it.

I just read an article that apparently Lepage would fill the vacancy. I don't understand as I thought it should be her who would havr to make an appointment if she becomes governor

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I doubt it. But if it were to happen, Collins would obviously try everything to keep this seat in GOP hands. I wonder who she would want to run? Maybe Poliquin? But yeah, it would be a tough race for Republicans, no doubt about it.

I just read an article that apparently Lepage would fill the vacancy. I don't understand as I thought it should be her who would havr to make an appointment if she becomes governor

Ah... I see. He can't appoint himself, right?

I mean, let's imagine.

Collins wins, so it's her the new governor, so that would be her duty to fill the vacancy right ?
Why Lepage would have this power as rollcall suggested?

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Thank you

The special election would be held in 2020 btw

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For the best. I think Whitmer's the superior candidate

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South Dakota:

State senator minority leader Billie Sutton running for governor.

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South Dakota:

State senator minority leader Billie Sutton running for governor.

Interesting backstory. College rodeo star who was paralyzed in an accident.

In my opinion, he's a B-list candidate for the Dems. But better than Paula Hawks.

Who would be better except the obvious Stephanie Herseth?