His advice to Republicans is to keep hammering away at issues like education. All rights reserved. Tuesday, May 31 at 2:00 PM: Gov. While targeting eight states, Republicans will be playing plenty of defense in the purple state of Arizona and the blue state of Maryland, where Govs. Enter the governors. The elections were held on November 8, 2022, with Republicans losing a net of 2 governorships. Duceys standoffishness echoed a RGA statement issued after Mastriano won the crowded and bruising primary, which offered no endorsement. "The governor also talked about the importance of tapping into young Republican voters between the ages of 20-35 and for the party to realize that the demographic has different priorities than older voters. We don't fund landslides," Ducey said. ", First published on November 19, 2021 / 9:32 AM. Steve Sisolak, and the party lost a trio of open seats in Arizona, Maryland and Massachusetts. "Through this entire campaign season, the polls kept telling us that education was the seventh, eighth or ninth most important issue," Youngkin said. I think one of the big lessons that I have learned and that I think so many candidates are watching translate into strategies going forward is that these are our customers. Are you ready to be a part of bipartisan problem-solving? Group. Kim Reynolds as chair for the 2023 cycle during the organizations annual conference this week. Chris Sununu surprised many people last week by announcing hed run for reelection as governor rather than launch a Republican challenge against Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in what would have been a blockbuster and crucial Senate showdown. citing a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that Democratic elected officials are secretly supporting him, screening of a documentary in which he appears, California residents do not sell my data request. We need to listen to them.. Joining Governor Ducey, Governor Ricketts, and Governor Reynolds are those serving on the RGAs Executive Committee for 2022:Governors Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Eric Holcomb of Indiana, Larry Hogan of Maryland, Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Greg Gianforte of Montana, and Charlie Baker of Massachusetts. Jan 21 WASHINGTON, D.C. The Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA), a caucus of the Republican State Leadership Committee, today announced its 2022 Executive Committee. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. now-Sen. Mitt Romneys 2012 Iowa campaign. McMaster will participate in the 2022 Governors Award for Excellence in Science, State House, first floor, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C. Republican Governors Association meeting. And a lot of people feel like the people in power haven't fought for them and caved in to a lot of things back in 2020 that didn't have to be done. Doug Ducey of Arizona, the chairman of the Republican Governors Association and a frequent target of Trumps ire, made it clear he wants Republicans to learn from Youngkins example. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Jessica Taylor, governor and Senate races editor at the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, noted that "Republican governors are on an upswing. Craig Gongol will take over the organization in January of next year. Larry Hogan of Maryland said. AS FOR 2024, SUNUNU. HE SAYS ITS ALSO IMPORTANT FOR THE PARTY TO REALIZE THAT THAT DEMOGRAPHIC HAS DIFFERENT PRIORITIES THAN OLDER VOTERS. 6 min read. By putting Youngkin front and center at Wednesdays meeting, where he got several hearty rounds of applause, the governors association is hoping to capture his winning spirit as the organization heads into the 2022 midterm election cycle. Terry McAuliffe. So well be looking at this map. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. But Kemp's bigger challenge may come from former Senator David Perdue, who is also reportedly considering running against Kemp. Dick Uliano, WTOP Washington broadcast and digital journalist, moderated with Pamela Wood, who covers Maryland politics and government for The Baltimore Banner. Andy Beshear running for reelection while Louisiana Gov. Doug Ducey gives his state of the state address. Governor races next year include Kentucky and Louisiana, now held by Democrats, and Mississippi. Glenn Youngkin won Virginias governorship over former Gov. Gov. The DGA's Republican counterpart is the Republican "We've never been in a situation where our incumbent governors have faced primaries. Coming off of strong performances in two key gubernatorial showdowns earlier this month, and benefiting from a favorable political climate, the Republican Governors Association (RGA) is optimistic about making more pickups in the 2022 elections. Gov. Craig Gongol previously served as chief of staff to Iowa Gov. Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. or redistributed. Doug Ducey (whos the current RGA chair) and Larry Hogan are term-limited incumbents. New Hampshire governor speaks at annual conference of Republican governors. Republicans also captured the lieutenant governor and attorney general offices from the Democrats and flipped the states House of Delegates. That's their choice. Republicans are defending 20 governorships next year and hope to make inroads in several states where Democrats currently hold the top job. Brian Kemp may face a potential primary challenge from former Sen. David Perdue. "Before Glen Youngkin, there were 27 sitting republican governors. NEW HAMPSHIRE GOP GOV. ", Ducey was quick to point out that the Perdue challenge is still "hypothetical," but said if it does materialize, "the RGA is in the business, of course, of supporting our incumbents and ultimately electing Republican governors.". / CBS News. The Republican Governors Association is dedicated to one primary objective: electing and supporting Republican governors. The issues that I ran on were really straightforward, Youngkin said at a news conference Wednesday. Glenn Youngkin wrote the GOP playbook to navigate the Trump factor. 7:00 PM (CST): Republican Governors Association event. "Do we believe in every individual, or do we just say it?" Continue reading your article witha WSJ membership, Already a member? I think we saw the road map in the commonwealth of Virginia, Ducey said. The elections were held on November 6, 2018, with Republicans losing a net of 7 governorships. [10] As of 2021, this election meant that only one of five American territories have Republican governors. New Hampshire Gov. Craig Gongol replaces outgoing executive director David Rexrode, a Virginia operative who has been the top staffer at the RGA for the last four years. The group ended the meeting with no commitment to endorse or fund Mastrianos campaign. Fresh off a big win in Virginia and better-than-expected performance in New Jersey, Republican governors are confident about their 2022 midterm prospects against Democrats, but they'll have an added wrinkle before next year's general election: challenges within their own party. The National Governors Associations 114th annual Winter Meeting was January 28-31, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Governors met to discuss best practices and bipartisan collaboration on leading policy issues including infrastructure, computer science education and cybersecurity, as well as the importance of bipartisan leadership. Mastriano could use the RGAs deep pockets. GOP governors at the RGA's annual conference praised Virginia governor-elect Glenn Youngkin for his win earlier this month and said his victory demonstrated that candidates need to focus on state-based issues in 2022 and can win in a variety of states. All rights reserved. There are already competitive and potentially combustible GOP gubernatorial primaries in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. But the RGA caught a break in the battleground state of New Hampshire, where GOP Gov. Additionally, Governor Bill Leeof Tennessee was elected Policy Chairman. 2023 Cable News Network. Now, in the wake of the impressive GOP performances in the 2021 elections, the RGA is looking for repeat performances in 2022. In Georgia, for instance, Gov. The 2022election offers exciting pick-up opportunities for the RGA, and I am looking forward to continuing to work with Governor Ricketts, Governor Reynolds, and the RGA to elect more pro-growth and pro-opportunity Republican governors., I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Co-Chairman of the RGA in this crucial year. And in Massachusetts, two-term GOP Gov. The Republican Governors Association (RGA) is a Washington, D.C.-based 527 organization founded in 1961, consisting of U.S. state and territorial Republican governors.The Republican This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The last two years have been up and down for Republican governors. Sara has been a valuable resource for me during my four-year tenure as executive director and Im incredibly excited to welcome her as our new leader, Rexrode said in a statement. Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in New Hampshire. 5:00 PM (CST): Republican Governors Association event. [11], In 2018, the Republican Governors Association announced that $63.2 million was raised in all of 2017, including $27.2 million raised in the final six months of the year, setting a new fundraising record that significantly eclipses the $52.5 million raised in 2013, the last comparable year. SUNUNU IF REPUBLICANS WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, THE BIG GOVERNMENT APPROACH OF HIS PARTY IS NOT GOING TO WORK. Mastriano, who limits communications to solicitous podcasters and supportive conservative radio hosts, did not respond to a request for comment. The film, shown to about 1,200 people, drew boos when the leaders of the Republican state legislative caucus were shown and cast as traitors for not doing enough to overturn the 2020 presidential election in the state, according to a report from ABC17 in Harrisburg. Doug Ducey of Arizona, left, speaks to reporters while Gov. But the 2022 midterms were largely a disappointment for the GOP. You ran a great campaign. During Wednesdays panel, Republican governors criticized the Biden administrations record on border security, the economy and the handling of the pandemic. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, a Republican who hopes a governor will win his partys 2024 presidential nomination. Tate Reeves is eligible to run for another term after he narrowly beat a Democrat for the seat in 2019. Legal Statement. No, but guess what? He said the RGA will make decisions "race by race" in terms of how to use its resources, including how it supports incumbents. Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, fresh off his victory in Virginia, got a heros welcome at a gathering of the countrys Republican governors on Wednesday. Terry McAuliffe of Virginia in a state that Biden carried by 10 points a year ago over former President Trump and where Republicans hadnt won statewide in a dozen years. A Warner Bros. Fox News' Lee Ross contributed to this report. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mastriano has been seeking party unity for his campaign, though his firebrand style of slashing at anyone he sees as not as conservative as he remains in play. Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo was the only Republican to flip a state in 2022, beating Democratic Gov. "Democrats will have a long holiday season worrying about next year after watching two states Joe Biden won by double digits break heavily toward Republicans in 2021. Republican governors are delivering tremendous results and we are committed to continuing this progress by electing and re-electing more great chief executives in states around the country, said incoming RGA Co-Chairman Governor Pete Ricketts. | Jonathan J. Cooper/AP Photo. Phil Scott (R) is the most popular governor nationwide, according to new polling from Morning Consult, and Oregons former Gov. The party scored a big upset victory in 2021, when now-Gov. Did you encounter any technical issues? I am eager to work with Governor Ducey, Governor Ricketts, and RGA leadership to ensure continued success.. Fox News Flash top headlines for November 17, 'You have failed': Texas lawmakers call on Biden's DHS secretary to abandon 'misguided liberal policies', George Santos denies scamming disabled veteran by raising money for their dog's cancer treatment, As historic numbers of migrants cross the border, their dogs are often left behind, Elites in Davos strategize on how to fight right-wing' groups: Hit back. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Sara Craig Gongol has served as Iowa Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Gov. She brings to the RGA a knowledge of how to win tough races, support a governors policy agenda, and make important strategic decisions. The former presidents itching to find a top-tier primary challenger against Kemp as payback for the governors refusal to help Trump overturn his narrow 2020 election loss in Georgia to Biden. I dont see division, Mastriano said while complaining about media coverage of those groups. PHOENIX, AZ The Republican Governors Association announced today that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and NebraskaGovernor Pete Ricketts were voted by collegaues to serve as the RGA Co-Chairmen and Iowa Governor Kim Reynoldswas elected to serve as RGA Vice Chairfor 2022. I think that everyones going to have to decide their strategy for their state, he said. Across the nation in this season of inaugural and State of the State addresses, the sense of looming catastrophe is seemingly everywhere. She was one of the top aides on Reynolds 2018 campaign, and she has worked on other campaigns in the state and nationally, including on now-Sen. Mitt Romneys 2012 Iowa campaign. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [8] This marked the first time Montana elected a Republican governor in 16 years. ", But she pointed out that "the challenge for them going forward is that primaries in key states where they hope to go on offense -- Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin -- could have messy, Trump driven primaries, which Youngkin was able to avoid in Virginia. WMUR TIM CALLERY IN THE NEWSROOM NOW WITH MORE ON THE GOVERNORS DISCUSSION ABOUT 2024. To learn more, click here. The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is a Washington, D.C.-based 527 organization founded in 1983, consisting of U.S. state and territorial governors affiliated with the Democratic Party. Kate Brown (D) clocks in last place. .css-16c7pto-SnippetSignInLink{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;cursor:pointer;}Sign In, Copyright 2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Doug Ducey of Arizona. The governor-elect said candidates will have to decide based on their own race whether it's best to keep Mr. Trump at arm's length. Sununu said. The National Governors Association's 114th annual Winter Meeting was January 28-31, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Governors met to discuss best On July 8, 2021 NGA held its Summer Meeting, in a virtual format, here are videos from the sessions. Sununu said. The state senator from Franklin County and nominee for Pennsylvania governor GOP governors confident about dominating Democrats in 2022, but some will first face challenges from within. [3] Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa serves as vice-chair. Were so happy about that, we cant stand it, he said. 1990 NGA Annual MeetingMobile, Alabama Below are meeting notes from NGA's Annual and Winter Meetings held from 1980 to 1989. And he shrugged off new efforts by the Republican Accountability Project, a national super PAC, and Republicans for Shapiro, a state super PAC, to persuade GOP voters to reject Mastriano. Today there are 28. Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Sea Island, GA. This gives Democrats something to sell and run on, and its also going to bolster our Democratic incumbents who get to implement the bill. NGA 2022 Summer Meeting The National Governors **Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! [4], The RGA's Executive Committee for 2021 includes Governors Eric Holcomb of Indiana, Larry Hogan of Maryland, Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Henry McMaster of South Carolina, Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and Greg Abbott of Texas. Former Gov. As head of the RGA, Ducey will have to navigate a slew of races in top battleground states, including the race to replace him in Arizona, while trying to expand the map of Republican-controlled governor's mansions. SUNUNU ANNOUNCES REELECTION RUN, The DGA, pointing to what it said are "real far right candidates leading primaries" in Arizona and Pennsylvania, along with what it called "real primary problems" for Baker and Kemp, predicted that "this is going to expand the map for us.". "Do we believe in every individual, or do we just say it?" The RGA is not directly affiliated with the non-partisan National Governors Association. Those meetings include open plenary sessions and committee meetings, as well as closed-door private meetings for governors only. The Democratic Governors Association (DGA), looking ahead to the 2022 faceoffs, is pointing to the sweeping bipartisan infrastructure package that the president signed into law on Monday. They mean nothing.. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, when introducing Youngkin on a panel. Published Distribution and use of this material are governed by New Hampshire Gov. "I think we saw the roadmap in the commonwealth of Virginia.". 11/15/2022 11:27 AM EST The Republican Governors Association has tapped Sara Craig Gongol as the party committees next executive director. They presented the GOPs governance in the states as a positive alternative to Democratic leadership in Washington. Were lucky to have her leading the RGA for four years.. Many cybersecurity professionals consider the Zero Trust framework the gold standard for implementing a strong information security practice. Helicopter crash near Ukraine kindergarten kills children and top officials, U.S. lawyer who died in Mexico was "victim of a brutal crime," family says, Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar and George Santos get House committee seats, Qantas plane lands safely on single engine after mayday call over Pacific, New Mexico lawmaker says shootings suspect confronted her outside her home, Gov. What we found along the way was that America became very focused on Virginias issues, as opposed to Virginia being swept up in national issues, Youngkin said. Congratulations.. For Trump, who has harshly criticized Kemp for not challenging the results of the 2020 election, Perdue could be the champion the former President has been searching for. Craig Gongol previously Greg Abbott, of Texas, and Kim Reynolds and Pete Ricketts, of Nebraska, listen at the Republican Governors Association meeting in Phoenix on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. TIM? Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks during his election night party at a hotel in Chantilly, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2021. Im so proud of my neighbor to the south, Gov. State Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, the Republican nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania, speaks at a primary night election gathering on May 17. June 21, 2023. News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services. It's always been our posture that we protect incumbents.". Republican governors will discuss policy priorities and the RGA's electoral strategy at the two-day meeting, with an eye towards the 2022 elections, when 36 states hold contests for governor. "Unlike the national political parties and federal candidates, the governors' associations can take in unlimited amounts from corporations," according to Bloomberg, which notes that the RGA recently received $1 million from Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, the parent corporation of Fox News, and $500,000 from WellPoint (now Anthem). Phil Murphy, a Democrat and chair of the National Governors Association, suggested the notion of the American dream is harder to achieve for too many people.In Idaho, Republican Gov. In Mississippi, Republican Gov. Nov. Its Democratic counterpart is the Democratic Governors Association. "We're going to, where appropriate and where necessary, be financially supporting our incumbent governors in primaries. ", Hunt pointed to the "eight Democrat-held states where Biden performed the same or worse compared to Virginia that are up for grabs in 2022." Stateside Contact: Kiley Smith. SUNUNU BY THE WAY, WILL RETURN BACK HERE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE TOMORR. The mission of the organization is to provide party support to the election and re-election of Democratic gubernatorial candidates. Market data provided by Factset. Additionally, Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee was elected Policy Chairman, and Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi was elected Policy Vice Chairman.[5]. Also speaking Wednesday night at the conference will be former Vice President Mike Pence, a former Republican governor of Indiana. Mastriano made false claims about the 2020 election a centerpiece of his primary campaign, echoing former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him. Members of the Republican Governors Association unanimously elected Gov. 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The Republican Governors Association meeting at a resort near Disney World is the first major gathering of GOP officeholders following elections that left the party in the It's divided. Doug Ducey, who co-chairs the RGA, dodged questions about whether the group would support Mastriano in an interview Sunday on CNNs State of the Union. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If youd sat in the Wyoming statehouse as Gov. This big government Republican approach is not going to work.". When the calendar flips to 2022, his organization will be sitting on more cash than it has in any other midterm election cycle. Asked whether that formula could be replicated in other states, Youngkin demurred on Wednesday. That's something we're new to.". The governors of Iowa, South Dakota and Tennessee joined Sununu in Orlando for the conference and discussed what worked and what didn't work for the party during last Republican Governors Association chair and Arizona Gov. The National Governors Associations 114th annual Winter Meeting was January 28-31, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Governors met to discuss best practices and bipartisan The Republican Governors Association meeting at a resort near Disney World is the first major gathering of GOP officeholders following elections that left the party in the Senate minority and with likely a slim House majority once all the votes are counted. Paul LePage, her predecessor and 2022 opponent, will be using the meeting to campaign alongside Republican Gov. "Let me tell you, it is the top issue right now and Republicans across the country can own this topic. Despite endorsing Youngkin, Trump did not campaign in Virginia for him. DO WE BELIEVE IN THE INDIVIDUAL OR DO WE JUST SAY IT? Youngkin, a first-time candidate who hailed from the business wing of the GOP, will appear at the RGA meetings. Market data provided by Factset. The governors of Iowa, South Dakota and Tennessee joined Sununu in Orlando for the conference and discussed what worked and what didn't work for the party during last week's midterms. Weve demonstrated that we can win in any state, including Massachusetts, Maryland, Bernie Sanders Vermont and most recently 2022 Attorneys General Elections; 2022 Ballot Measures Republican Lieutenant Governors Association - Annual Conference. All of the following states are members of the Republican Governors Association: No governor of a U.S. territory is a member of the Republican Governors Association, 36 gubernatorial races occurred during the 2018 election cycle. Can it be replicated in 2022? HE CALLED ON HIS FELLOW REPUBLICANS TO STICK TO THEIR WORD, TELLING THEM THAT IF THEY BELIEVE IN THE INDIVIDUAL, THEY BETTER BACK IT UP OR THEY WILL HURT THEIR CHANCES WITH VOTERS. The Republican Governors Association has tapped Sara Craig Gongol as the party committees next executive director. Even through the height of the Tea Party primaries when the House and Senate guys were being primaried, governors never really had that experience because you only run for reelection one time," RGA executive director Dave Rexrode said. Kim Reynolds' chief of staff. Youngkin said he won by "looking forward and not looking backward." Sununu joined other governors at the Republican Governors Association annual meeting in Florida for a panel discussion on the midterm election and what's ahead for 2024. Forget about me. 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