2020 Gubernational elections: Who is running megathread

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It's been mentioned in another thread that Tim Scott is considering a 2018 SC gubernatorial run with Trey Gowdy as his running mate.

Why would a sitting Congressman take a step down to Lt. Governor?

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I guess stranger things have happened. DeWine was a Senator and now he's but an Attorney General. Speaking of which...

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

Yes you're right I will update it tonight

Both A.G. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor have announced for the Ohio governorship.

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Setti Warren interested in MA.

I like this news! I think he'd be a strong candidate and a fresh face in MA politics. I know Baker is largely considered to be the favorite to win, but warren would give him a run for his money. Even if Warren lost, it would give him name recognition and would pave the way for a future run for governor / senate / congress. I would likely vote for him in the primary, I suppose I'll have to wait to see who else runs too though.

I know they're unrelated, but how much of a boost would Massachusetts Dems see for Etti since they're voting Warren/Warren at the top of the ticket?

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MI: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion Executive Director, has resigned his post to "pursue" a run for Governor.

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The lack of recruitment on behalf of Michigan Democrats is concerning.

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The lack of recruitment on behalf of Michigan Democrats is concerning.

Gretchen Whitmer is a strong recruit.

Oh, she's good. I thought we were limited to El-Sayed. Who I hear great things about from friends familiar with Detroit, but there's no way he's ready. And I suppose it's possible Kildee gets in.

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CT: Kennedy out.

I'm pretty surprised by this, it seemed fairly likely that he would enter. Congrats, Kevin Lembo.

I guess you could say that the primary race is no longer in Lembo.

I'm sorry.

10/10

In all seriousness, TKII wants to be in the Senate when Blumenthal retires.