Talk Elections

1 Governor was already sworn into office:

Mike Dunleavy (R) in Alaska on Dec. 3rd

The next ones to be sworn in are:

Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) on Jan. 1st

The last one will be Bill Lee (R-TN) on Jan. 19th

 Mike Dunleavy Was already sworn in? Why? Why is the governor of Alaska sworn in so early?

I don't see a problem here:

Once the election results are official and certified, the new Governor can be sworn in at any time.

Does anyone know when gubernatorial terms exactly expire and begin? At midnight or at noon? Is that even defined by law? We all know that presidential terms begin and end at 12 a.m. EST.

Should also be noted that Andrew Cuomo will be sworn in for his third term on January 1.

So, Republicans are technically at their all-time (or at least in modern times) high number of governorships right now (tied with the period between Justice switching parties and Murphy being inaugurated in NJ), right?

They have a shorter lame-duck period. Hawaii also has a fairly short lame-duck period.

This is an interesting thread. I think most states have a specified day (first Monday in January) while a few have specified dates and times (in Michigan it’s New Year’s Day at noon).

Sounds about right, yup.

Yes, ideally elected officials should be sworn in 2-3 days after election results are certified.

Agreed, it prevents the inherently anti-democratic action in lame-duck sessions seen in places like WI, MI, NC

Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) will be sworn in today.

Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) and Gina Raimondo (D-RI) will be sworn in again today for a new term.

Inaugurations today:

Gretchen Whitmer (Michigan)
Michelle Lujan Grisham (New Mexico)
Andrew Cuomo (New York)
Gina Raimondo (Rhode Island)

& as for all other upcoming inaugurations...

Wed., January 2, 2019:
Janet Mills (Maine)
Gov. Chris Sununu (New Hampshire)

Thurs., January 3, 2019:
Gov. Charlie Baker (Massachusetts)
Gov. Pete Ricketts (Nebraska)

Mon., January 7, 2019:
Gavin Newsom (California)
Lou Leon Guerrero (Guam)
Brad Little   (Idaho)
Tim Walz (Minnesota)
Steve Sisolak (Nevada)
Albert Bryan (Virgin Islands)
Tony Evers (Wisconsin)
Mark Gordon (Wyoming)
Gov. Doug Ducey (Arizona)

Tues., January 8, 2019:
Jared Polis (Colorado)
Ron DeSantis (Florida)
Kristi Noem (South Dakota)
Gov. Greg Abbott (Texas)

Wed., January 9, 2019:
Ned Lamont (Connecticut)
Gov. Henry McMaster (South Carolina)

Thurs., January 10, 2019:
Gov. Phil Scott (Vermont)

Mon., January 14, 2019:
Brian Kemp (Georgia)
J.B. Pritzker (Illinois)
Laura Kelly (Kansas)
Mike DeWine (Ohio)
Kevin Stitt   (Oklahoma)
Gov. Kay Ivey (Alabama)
Gov. Ralph Torres (Northern Mariana Islands)
Gov. Kate Brown (Oregon)

Tues., January 15, 2019:
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (Arkansas)
Gov. Kim Reynolds (Iowa)
Gov. Tom Wolf (Pennsylvania)

Wed., January 16, 2019:
Gov. Larry Hogan (Maryland)

Sat., January 19, 2019:
Bill Lee (Tennessee)

President Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) sworn in:

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) sworn in:

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Here is Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R), who was already sworn in at a school gym on Dec. 3:

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Some people were joking about it on Twitter, but I didn't realize it was actually a school gym.

They have snow in New Mexico of all places but not up here? I've been robbed.

You want snow ??

We got more than 1 foot today and 3-4 feet more are on the way in the next days !

Please send us some foreign aid packages - missed out on a white Christmas this year for the first time in a while.

Muriel Bowser was sworn in for her second term as Mayor of the District of Columbia on Wednesday.

I’ll let others argue whether this is within the scope of this thread.

Janet Mills has officially been sworn in as the 75th Governor of Maine.

The nightmare that is Paul LePage is finally over... hopefully.

Can't help but feel hopeful for the future in watching the inauguration of Janet Mills tonight.

That rendition of "Girl on Fire" by those two immigrant girls was incredible.

Damn, I just realized this now, but Gretchen Whitmer is hot.

You just realized that?

I didn't realize that Tennessee is the last state to inaugurate governors.  Ours is always on a Saturday, which I like, because it lets me attend without having to take off work.  Hopefully, I'll be able to get up to Nashville for Lee's inauguration!

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Her speech was amazing. One of the best inaugural addresses I've ever heard. Both poetic and rallying, it was refreshing to hear after 8 years of her dolt of a predecessor. She's going to make a fantastic governor.

Her speech was honestly amazing. I've rarely heard any politician ever speak that concisely and aggressively on climate change, and she included humor in a way I didn't see during the campaign.

Maine is in store for good things. I can't wait.

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Huh, no mention of David Ige....he blipped past Hanabusa to an easy win GE and I guess that was it?

Yeah, he got sworn in for his 2nd term a month ago already lol, Mon. Dec. 3rd.

And today's slate is Atlas Fav. Republican (R-MA) and Egghead (R-dead0state).

I haven't seen this yet:

CONGRATULATIONS to Governor ANDREW CUOMO of New York for his third term inauguration on January 1st. Since he has a Democratic state senate now, he'll do an even greater job.

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The full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJnhynmQ6Y

Boo!

Thrilled for Governor Gavin Newsom in a few hours. And that he finally decided to move into the historic Governor's Mansion. But I'm a little bit saddened over Jerry Brown's departure, because he has been the greatest governor in CA history. Thank you Governor Brown for your service.

We get rid of Walker officially today too!

Josh Kaul called out Vos, Fitzgerald and Walker during his inauguration speech with them in the building to a standing ovation.  Beautiful.

Fun things to say out loud:

Governor Tony Evers
Lt Governor Mandela Barnes
Attorney General Josh Kaul
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.

Love it!

Larry Householder (R) just became Speaker of the House again in Ohio after constructing a bi-partisan collation made up of 26 Democrats (majority of the caucus) and 26 Republicans (minority of the cacus). He is planning on giving Democrats added power in the minority in the new session.

https://twitter.com/jpelzer/status/1082368357192663040

https://twitter.com/jpelzer/status/1082367824180535300

https://twitter.com/jpelzer/status/1082367560245489664

Governor Newsom is sworn in now. Congrats to him and also Governor Steve Sisolak of Nevada! The first Democrat to lead the Silver State since 1999.

I will greatly miss Jerry Brown. Hope he enjoys a long life and stays in public.

I'm pretty dissapointed in Brown for not heeding the call to empty CA death row before leaving office (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/opinion/jerry-brown-california-death-row.html).

Gretchen Whitmer looks even more presidential than Kirsten Gillibrand in that chair! Presidential material in 2024/28???

Yes, she's definitely one to watch. Maybe even VP in 2020, but that's most likely a bit early.

Ron DeSantis (R) was just sworn in as new FL Governor:

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https://eu.tallahassee.com/story/news/2019/01/08/ron-desantis-governor-florida-inauguration-address/2513844002

Ughhhh.

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Yesterday, Ned Lamont was sworn in as governor of Connecticut. Muhloy is finally gone. Good luck Ned, you're one of my favorite gubernatorial newcomers.

MSNBC moderator Joe Scarborough, he resides in the state, gave a concert at the inauguration ball. Yes, he is a freetime musican. And not even a bad one.

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The clue is in the name :D

Ughhh is right. I hate him so much. He is probably my new least favorite Governor in the country, and he just took office. He's a perfect fit for the state that elected him.

IF he is perfect fit for the state (and not YOUR state to boot) - why hate? Governor must fit the state, doesn't he? And it's only natural, that people of the state elected a person, who fits THEM.

Kevin Stitt was inaugurated just now. He's going to suck but let's just all take a moment and be thankful that...

MARY FALLIN IS NO LONGER THE GOVERNOR OF OKLAHOMA.

DING DONG, THE WITCH IS DEAD.

GOVERNOR LAURA KELLY (D-KS):

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https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article224496950.html


JB Pritzker is also sworn in as Illinois Governor now.

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http://www.kfvs12.com/2019/01/14/jb-pritzker-be-sworn-monday-illinois-governor/

Kemp sworn in as GA Governor:

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Ughhh ... :(

Mike DeWine is now the new OH Governor.

He took the oath of office not on 1 Bible, but on a stack of 9 (!) Bibles ...

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I threw up in my mouth. Have fun, Illinois.

What the hell? Does that makes his oath nine times more meaningful? Is it to compensate for his height? Actually that's not fair of me to say, to my knowledge, I'm about the same height as him


Another well deserved "ughhh." Unlike Florida though, I actually figured Kemp was going to win all along so it wasn't as disappointing as when DeSantis won.

Unlike DeSantis,  I don't see Kemp triangulating at all.

That's quite the twist. Kemp was supposedly the somehow less extreme right nominee between he and Cagle in Georgia, in contrast to their personalities, at least from what I knew. Maybe the average Georgian Republican is just that far-right in general.

Yours truly with Gretchen Whitmer, Garlin Gilchrist, and Flint Mayor Karen Weaver.

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Someone has to clean up Rauner's filth.

If you look at Kemp's appointments and staffing, he is actively triangulating.  He's also recently committed to not signing any RFRA legislation that goes beyond the 1993 Federal law.  

Governor Kemp...looks like I'll be having nightmares tonight

It's supposed to pour down rain on Saturday for Bill Lee's outdoor inauguration (it will be near 60, but rain is rain).  Four years ago, it was a perfect warm sunny day for Haslam's second inauguration.  As of now, I'm still planning to go, but we will see!

Jeb! is the featured speaker at Hogan's inauguration tomorrow, lmao (https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-hogan-bush-20190114-story.html)

Please clap.

I'm curious how John Fetterman will be dressed for today's inaugural in PA. A tie?

Tom Wolf inauguared for a second term as Governor of Pennsylvania.

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He in fact did wear one!

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They definitely had fun at the Inaugural Ball. Gov Pritzker footed the entire bill and gave the ticket sales to charity. He even sprung for Maroon 5 to play at the festivities.
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Gross, I hate Pritzker even more now

FF

Blasphemy.

Larry Hogan (R-MD) sworn in for another term:

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Bill Lee (R-TN) is now the last one to be sworn in tomorrow ...

If you think JB trustfund is going to be the one actually calling the shots you are adorable

Fetterman looks pretty damn good in a suit ;)

I always felt that Prizker got a bit of undeserved hate...but this I totally understand. He is also the first Maroon 5 fan that I have ever heard of in existence.

Doesn't the NFL count?

Lee won't be sworn in until Saturday.  It's going to be nasty outside for the inauguration.

Fortunately, they have moved Lee's inauguration indoors due to the deluge expected on Saturday in Middle Tennessee.

Not really, because that isn't one individual paying for them to perform.

Thanks for reminding me to skip the halftime show this year.

Politico speculating that Hogan used his inaugural as an "act of aggression" against Trump, stoking speculation he'll primary Trump in 2020 (https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/18/larry-hogan-donald-trump-2020-election-1110535)

I'd be okay with that. Someone needs to, if just to wound him. Kasich and his useless ass seems to want to go the Independent route, so yeah, go Hogan!

Bill Lee (R-TN) now in charge, which means all Governors new and old are now sworn in:

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Whoever did this thread needs to add corrections:

1.) TX Governor's are sworn in on the 3rd Tuesday every 4 years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Governors_of_Texas

2.) TX Governor Greg Abbott (R) was inaugurated on January 15th, 2019.

3.) IA Governor Kim Reynolds (R) was inaugurated on January 18th, 2019.

Here's picture from TX Governor Greg Abbott (R)'s inauguration from January 15th, 2019 & I should note to the person who posted the Inaugural dates that TX Governors are sworn in on the 3rd Tuesday every 4 years:



Here's a picture from IA Governor Kim Reynolds (R)'s inauguration from January 18th, 2019: