2020 Gubernational elections: Who is running megathread

[Figueira]

Do Democrats have a shot in Wyoming? I assume Mead is uncontroversial but it's an open seat and Democrats have a history of success in WY-gov during Republican presidencies (similar to KS and OK) despite the fact that it has basically always been a Republican state on other levels.

[KingSweden]

Do Democrats have a shot in Wyoming? I assume Mead is uncontroversial but it's an open seat and Democrats have a history of success in WY-gov during Republican presidencies (similar to KS and OK) despite the fact that it has basically always been a Republican state on other levels.

Maybe. Don't know who of Freudenthal's stature is out there

[Kamala]

Do Democrats have a shot in Wyoming? I assume Mead is uncontroversial but it's an open seat and Democrats have a history of success in WY-gov during Republican presidencies (similar to KS and OK) despite the fact that it has basically always been a Republican state on other levels.

Maybe. Don't know who of Freudenthal's stature is out there

His wife is the Chief Judge of the District of Wyoming. Could she be a contender?

[RogueBeaver]

OH: Husted in.

[The Other Castro]

CT Lt. Gov Nancy Wyman is considering a run, and says she'll decide in the next month or so.

http://fox61.com/2017/05/07/the-real-story-wyman-considers-run-for-governor/

[JMT]

Rep. Kildee NOT running for Governor of Michigan, will instead run for reelection.

http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/kildee-passes-run-governors-race

Looks like Whitmer will likely be the nominee

[KingSweden]

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

[windjammer]

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

^^

[RogueBeaver]

ID: Labrador in.

[Mr. Morden]

Fieger says he might run for Michigan governor (and doesn't rule out a presidential run in 2020 either):

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/12/fieger-considering-run-governor/101590714/

[Duke of York]

Fieger says he might run for Michigan governor (and doesn't rule out a presidential run in 2020 either):

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/12/fieger-considering-run-governor/101590714/

I hope he doesnt pull votes away from Whitmer.

[Maxwell]

uhh... Chris Kennedy's campaign is not going well so far. Rumor is some Dems are asking him to drop out.

[VPH]

Keep your eyes on Kansas today. I'll edit this post once it happens.

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Keep your eyes on Kansas today. I'll edit this post once it happens.

Is Kobach announcing?

[KingSweden]

uhh... Chris Kennedy's campaign is not going well so far. Rumor is some Dems are asking him to drop out.

Lol when you're losing to JB Pritsker in a Dem primary

[The Other Castro]

Iowa State Rep. Todd Prichard (D) Running for Governor.

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https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2017-05-16/iowa-state-rep-todd-richard-running-for-governor

[MAINEiac4434]

Lol at a millionaire Kennedy businessman running as anti-establishment.

[KingSweden]

Remarkable the difference between Wisconsin recruiting and other Midwestern states for Democrats

[Gass3268]

Remarkable the difference between Wisconsin recruiting and other Midwestern states for Democrats

Particularly Iowa

[MAINEiac4434]

Remarkable the difference between Wisconsin recruiting and other Midwestern states for Democrats

Particularly Iowa

Five pretty strong candidates vs. a 25-year-old who ran for the house in California six months ago. The Wisconsin Democratic Party should be referred to in the past tense.

[Maxwell]

Iowa State Rep. Todd Prichard (D) Running for Governor.

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https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2017-05-16/iowa-state-rep-todd-richard-running-for-governor

wow what a crowded field.

[VPH]

Former Kansas Agriculture Commissioner and State Rep, (currently a farmer) Josh Svaty announced his campaign for governor in Black Wolf Kansas today. The first article covers his announcement, while the second one discusses reactions to it, including that of yours truly.

http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article150832357.html

http://www.salina.com/news/local/crowd-pleased-to-hear-svaty-plans-to-run/article_e75a4fce-1251-5554-8910-1ec8ccec1b77.html

[KingSweden]

Former Kansas Agriculture Commissioner and State Rep, (currently a farmer) Josh Svaty announced his campaign for governor in Black Wolf Kansas today. The first article covers his announcement, while the second one discusses reactions to it, including that of yours truly.

http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article150832357.html

http://www.salina.com/news/local/crowd-pleased-to-hear-svaty-plans-to-run/article_e75a4fce-1251-5554-8910-1ec8ccec1b77.html

Endorsed! Been hoping he'd get in

[smoltchanov]

Former Kansas Agriculture Commissioner and State Rep, (currently a farmer) Josh Svaty announced his campaign for governor in Black Wolf Kansas today. The first article covers his announcement, while the second one discusses reactions to it, including that of yours truly.

http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article150832357.html

http://www.salina.com/news/local/crowd-pleased-to-hear-svaty-plans-to-run/article_e75a4fce-1251-5554-8910-1ec8ccec1b77.html

Who is better between Svaty and Brewer? As far as i see it - we have relatively rural candidate (Svaty) against very urban (Brewer) here. But what abouth geography, ideology and so on? Brewer is from Wichita.Svaty - ?

[VPH]

Former Kansas Agriculture Commissioner and State Rep, (currently a farmer) Josh Svaty announced his campaign for governor in Black Wolf Kansas today. The first article covers his announcement, while the second one discusses reactions to it, including that of yours truly.

http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article150832357.html

http://www.salina.com/news/local/crowd-pleased-to-hear-svaty-plans-to-run/article_e75a4fce-1251-5554-8910-1ec8ccec1b77.html

Who is better between Svaty and Brewer? As far as i see it - we have relatively rural candidate (Svaty) against very urban (Brewer) here. But what abouth geography, ideology and so on? Brewer is from Wichita.Svaty - ?

Svaty is from Ellsworth County, a rural central Kansas county. He remains popular in his old district and in much of Central Kansas as a whole. The KDP has a divide between rural and urban Democrats and it shows in various races, this one included.

Brewer seems to be quite moderate, having even endorsed and fundraised for Pat Roberts in 2008!! It's tough to know exactly where he is on the issues though because as mayor he didn't have to deal with lots of national issues. He was a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns and close to the business community during his terms. Also called for police body cameras. Overall Brewer did a good job in Wichita.

Svaty is moderate on social issues (voted pro-life in the legislature) but relatively mainstream Dem on economic issues. He has a strong record on environmental and energy issues that I think can help him with progressives. However, Svaty's already being attacked (just hours after announcing) on his abortion stance. Some of the attacks are quite exaggerated, and as we saw in KS-04's nomination race, that issue will likely create a grueling primary season.

Brewer is not nearly as charismatic as Svaty but he does carry more name recognition and as of now would win Sedgwick County and probably Wyandotte and Johnson too. As Svaty raises money and becomes more known we'll see how that dynamic changes. He explained today that he has family in many counties and plans to campaign in every county in the state. I think that Brewer has weaker organization of his campaign at this point but if others stay out of the race maybe some people will flock to him.

The real wild card is whether or not State House Minority Leader Jim Ward, a fiery progressive from Wichita, will jump in. Rumor has it he is considering but in the past few days I've heard he is leaning no. Personally, I am a huge fan of his but I believe he would be most effective in the legislature. I also hear that the mayor of Lawrence, KS may run but I don't think he would have much appeal outside of Douglas County.