Across the nation in this season of inaugural and State of the State addresses, the sense of looming catastrophe is seemingly everywhere. Sununu tells fellow Republican governors to abandon 'big government' approach, FLORIDA. AND WERE LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024. Gov. The eight states the RGA eyes flipping next year areKansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Panels of Republican governors previewed the issues that they'll attack Democrats on, including the southern border, rising energy prices, vaccine requirements for businesses, COVID response, education and the cost of living. Meeting On February 25, 2021 NGA held a Virtual Winter Meeting. 1980 NGA Annual MeetingDenver, Colorado Below are meeting notes from NGA's Annual and Winter Meetings held from 1970 to 1979. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. In New Jersey, Gov. Brian Kemp may face a potential primary challenge from former Sen. David Perdue. 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. 7:00 PM (CST): Republican Governors Association event. I think that everyones going to have to decide their strategy for their state, he said. 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. The organization is in good hands with Sara in control and Im confident more Republican governors will be elected because of her commitment to running effective operations.. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "Through this entire campaign season, the polls kept telling us that education was the seventh, eighth or ninth most important issue," Youngkin said. Tuesday, May 31 at 2:00 PM: Gov. 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. Phil Murphy on: Bipartisan leadership from Americas governors delivers solutions that work for all of us, Watch Governor Hutchinson and Governor Murphy on Meet the Press, Governor Hutchinson Highlights K-12 Computer Science Initiative At NGA Winter Meeting, Governors Discuss Implementing The IIJA With Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Now, in the wake of the impressive GOP performances in the 2021 elections, the RGA is looking for repeat performances in 2022. It is an honor to be elected to serve once again alongside my collegues as the RGA Co-Chair for the people of Arizona and America, said RGA Co-Chairman Governor Doug Ducey. "We intend to protect our incumbents and keep our red states red, but we've also shown that we can win in any state in the country," Republican Governors Association chair Doug Ducey told reporters. 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. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WMUR-TV. He said the RGA will make decisions "race by race" in terms of how to use its resources, including how it supports incumbents. AS FOR 2024, SUNUNU. [8] This marked the first time Montana elected a Republican governor in 16 years. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Governors are the C.E.O.s, said Gov. SUNUNU IF REPUBLICANS WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, THE BIG GOVERNMENT APPROACH OF HIS PARTY IS NOT GOING TO WORK. It's always been our posture that we protect incumbents.". NOW, THE GOVERNOR ALSO TALKED ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HIS PARTY TAPPING INTO YOUNGER REPUBLICANS, PEOPLE AGES TWO, 20 TO 35. Senior staff at gubernatorial committees typically serve in four-year cycles. A person who attended the luncheon and asked for anonymity to discuss the private event, said Mastrianos brief speech focused on his decisive win in the primary, the grassroots effort that helped make that happen, and early polling showing a tight race. They say their incumbents will have strong records to run on when it comes to education, infrastructure and voting rights. Published PHOENIX, AZ The Republican Governors Association announced today that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts were voted by collegaues to serve as the RGA Co-Chairmen and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was elected to serve as RGA Vice Chair for 2022. 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. or redistributed. Stateside Contact: Kiley Smith. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. [12], Organization of U.S. Republican governors, "The Democratic and Republican Governors Associations and the Nationalization of American Party Politics, 19611968", "As he faces backlash from Trump, Arizona GOP, Ducey is picked to lead Republican Governors Association", "This New G.O.P. 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. [6], In 2017, it sponsored a website The Free Telegraph to promote issues from the perspective of Republicans.[7]. 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. AND AGAIN, YOU KNOW, DO I LIKE WHAT EVERY SCHOOL BOARD DOES? That allowed Youngkin to keep Trump voters in the GOP tent while broadening his coalition to win over those who did not support the former President. Fox News' Lee Ross contributed to this report. 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. GOP SEES YOUNGKIN'S VIRGINIA VICTORY AS A BLUEPRINT FOR 2022 MIDTERMS. When the calendar flips to 2022, his organization will be sitting on more cash than it has in any other midterm election cycle. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. We are the only majority Republican caucus in the country. He made a pitch for RGA support Tuesday in Colorado. Please enter valid email address to continue. This is going to create a different environment in 2022 from what we had in Virginia," the DGA told Fox News. And he argued that "each states Democrat governor has failed to address the major concerns voters have heading into 2022, and theres not enough money in the world to save them from their own failed leadership.". Sununu is scheduled to return to New Hampshire on Wednesday. Jacob Bliss 11 Apr 2022, 6:12 PM PST 0 Report The Most at Risk Incumbent Governors: Democrats The Western Governors Foundation is proud launch the second annual Western Governors Leadership Institute. With highly contested governors races across the country next year and with Democrats failures in Washington, we are focused on defending our incumbents and competing to flip governorships from blue to red. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I think we saw the road map in the commonwealth of Virginia, Ducey said. 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. 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. Youngkins theory about his 2-point victory is that he campaigned focused on Virginia and not national politics. Doug Mastriano has a habit of quoting from history and angering his fellow Republicans. Paul LePage, her predecessor and 2022 opponent, will be using the meeting to campaign alongside Republican Gov. 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. "Again, do I like what every school board does? "Do we believe in every individual, or do we just say it?" Mastriano made false claims about the 2020 election a centerpiece of his primary campaign, echoing former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him. The Republican Governors Association is dedicated to one primary objective: electing and supporting Republican governors. The Republican Governors Association has been cool to Doug Mastriano, the party's nominee for governor in Pennsylvania. As we approach this election cycle, the stakes are high for millions of Americans who will benefit from Republican leadership in their states. Additionally, Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee was elected Policy Chairman, and Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi was elected Policy Vice Chairman.[5]. HIS FELLOW REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS FOR A PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE MIDTERMS AND THEIR STRATEGY HEADING INTO 2024. Doug Ducey of Arizona, left, speaks to reporters while Gov. But the RGA caught a break in the battleground state of New Hampshire, where GOP Gov. ", 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." Legal Statement. Democrats have 16 seats to defend next year, a mixture of incumbents and open seats, and believe they'll remain in Democratic hands. 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. Republicans also captured the lieutenant governor and attorney general offices from the Democrats and flipped the states House of Delegates. 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. 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. The RGA, indifferent to Mastriano from his primary election win in May to earlier this week, showed no sign at the meeting of wishing to hang with him. Well be looking at the resources that we have. 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 "The DGA is ready for the fight we have not lost an incumbent since 2014 while the RGA has lost McCrory, Walker, Bevin and others," Democratic Governors Association communications director David Turner said in a statement. Sununu said. But the 2022 midterms were largely a disappointment for the GOP. now-Sen. Mitt Romneys 2012 Iowa campaign. This big government Republican approach is not going to work. "The infrastructure bill is historic, and is going to have an immediate impact on peoples lives. 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. Craig Gongol previously served as chief of staff to Iowa Gov. We must all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately, Mastriano told a crowded luncheon, according to someone in the room, citing a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. THE GOVERNOR JOINED. Those meetings include open plenary sessions and committee meetings, as well as closed-door private meetings for governors only. Youngkin said he won by "looking forward and not looking backward." 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. Enter the governors. Henry McMaster of South Carolina could barely contain himself as he praised Youngkin for his win. Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Sea Island, GA. Doug Mastriano has a habit of quoting from history and angering his fellow Republicans. While Republicans feel good about their prospects against Democrats next year, and the cash has been flowing, the RGA has a new challenge to navigate in 2022: several GOP incumbents are facing primary opponents. To learn more, click here. 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. 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. Already a member? Sign In Youngkin won the GOP nomination at a convention, so he didnt necessarily face the Trump loyalty contests that are animating some GOP primaries in states featuring competitive Senate elections next year. 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. The first two have incumbent Democratic governors, with Kentucky Gov. https://www.wsj.com/articles/some-gop-governors-donors-say-party-should-move-past-donald-trump-11668514982. ", "I'm concerned about the state of our state," Perdue said. At the close of the RGAs Annual Conference, all were chosen unanimously to assume the positions immediately and will serve for a one-year duration. During the past two years, these organizations have had a string of unprecedented success in electing Republican lieutenant governors. [9] Former Governor Wanda Vzquez Garced, who was a member of the Republican Governors Association, lost reelection in Puerto Rico, meaning a net loss of one Republican governor for territorial elections. Steve Sisolak, and the party lost a trio of open seats in Arizona, Maryland and Massachusetts. "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. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. November 15, 2022 Republican Governors Association Conference Republican governors speak about the partys policies and messaging in the wake of several losses in Kate Brown (D) clocks in last place. Arizona Gov. No, but guess what? The Republican Governors Association has tapped Sara Craig Gongol as the party committees next executive director. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. I write about politics at the federal, state, and local level. She brings to the RGA a knowledge of how to win tough races, support a governors policy agenda, and make important strategic decisions. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. This gives Democrats something to sell and run on, and its also going to bolster our Democratic incumbents who get to implement the bill. Are you ready to be a part of bipartisan problem-solving? That's their choice. ", First published on November 19, 2021 / 9:32 AM. "Do we believe in every individual, or do we just say it?" He noted that his campaign "built a coalition in Virginia of all voters" and said that "President Trump was helpful to me.". Asked whether that formula could be replicated in other states, Youngkin demurred on Wednesday. This big government Republican approach is not going to work.". Glenn Youngkin wrote the GOP playbook to navigate the Trump factor. [3] Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa serves as vice-chair. Mark Gordon issued his State of the State address last week, it may have Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks during his election night party at a hotel in Chantilly, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2021. But Gov. Mastriano, who limits communications to solicitous podcasters and supportive conservative radio hosts, did not respond to a request for comment. Chris Sununu told fellow Republican governors Tuesday that the party needs to abandon its "big government" approach if it wants to be successful. Today there are 28. 1964 NGA Annual MeetingCleveland, Ohio Land Management, Agriculture, Wildlife, and Rural Communities, NGA Committees, Task Forces & Council of Governors, Supporting State Efforts to Address Healthcare Challenges, Twenty-First Annual Intergovernmental Meeting on Nuclear Weapons Waste Cleanup, Webinar on Addressing Wages of the Direct Care Workforce through Medicaid Policies, Preparing the Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce, governors and states meet to talk prevention and resilience in youth mental health, Strategies for Addressing the Comprehensive Needs of Students and Families Through Community Schools and Wraparound Supports, Electric and Alternative Vehicle Infrastructure Summit. 2022 Attorneys General Elections; 2022 Ballot Measures Republican Lieutenant Governors Association - Annual Conference. It is an honor to lead the RGA again along with Governor Ducey, Governor Reynolds,and our colleagues on the Executive Committee in the year ahead., In states across the country, Republican governors are leading the way and Americans know that Republican leadership means a protection ofpersonal freedoms,thriving economies, and keeping our kids in school and government out of our daily lives, said incoming RGA Vice ChairGovernor Kim Reynolds. "We have a divided party in Georgia right now. Gov. Glenn Youngkin won Virginias governorship over former Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona. Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. 8 is a long way off, Ducey said when pressed about Mastriano. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. In the key battleground of Georgia, Republican Gov. Teams with the Center for Best Practices host frequent meetings with other policy experts to develop and share innovative solutions to todays most pressing public policy challenges. The issues that I ran on were really straightforward, Youngkin said at a news conference Wednesday. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has primary challengers to his right, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is facing former Representative Jim Renacci and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will be trying to fend off against former Georgia state representative Vernon Jones, who used to be a Democrat but switched parties. November 19, 2021 / 9:32 AM We have 28 sitting Republican governors. Republican Governors Association (RGA), a group aimed at helping Republican governors get elected, announced a record $33.1 million raised in the first quarter, outpacing its Democrat counterpart by $10 million. Mastriano again said in that brief Valley Forge speech that Democratic elected officials are secretly supporting him, offering no proof for that claim. Terry McAuliffe. The attendees at the Republican Governors Association meeting could not stop gushing about the newest member of their club, who defeated a longtime Democratic politician in a state President Joe Biden had carried by double digits last year. "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. 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. Larry Hogan of Maryland said. 2. A Warner Bros. New Hampshire governor speaks at annual conference of Republican governors. [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. No, but guess what? 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. And in Massachusetts, two-term GOP Gov. NO. Phil Murphy of New Jersey along with GOP legislative pickups in the very blue Garden State are seen as ominous signs for the Democrats as they try to hold their razor-thin House and Senate majorities in the 2022 midterms. Andy Beshear running for reelection while Louisiana 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. ORLANDO, Fla.Some Republican governors and their donors said former President .css-1h1us5y-StyledLink{color:var(--interactive-text-color);-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1h1us5y-StyledLink:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}Donald Trumps role as a leader of their party is diminished as they convened Monday for an annual event one week after the GOPs subpar midterm election performance. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Mastriano could use the RGAs deep pockets. THATS RIGHT. 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. Its Democratic counterpart is the Democratic Governors Association. 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 Brian Kemp who will likely face a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams next year has been fending off verbal attacks all year from Trump. 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. You ran a great campaign. So well be looking at this map. Kim Reynolds, who recently won reelection and is currently the vice-chair of the RGA. Sununu said. In the 2020 election cycle, 11 states and two territories held elections for governors. Gov. 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. 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. PHOENIX, AZ The Republican Governors Association announced today that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts were voted by collegaues POLLS INDICATE INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE MUCH MORE POPULAR THAN BIDEN AND DEMOCRATS, "These races proved voters are tired of Democrats reckless agenda that has led to record increases in the costs of goods and services and a surge in crime across the country," RGA communications director Jesse Hunt charged. Republican Governors Association | Stateside Associates Republican Governors Association Group Events Republican Governors Association Group Republican Governors GOP governors confident about dominating Democrats in 2022, but some will first face challenges from within. "We don't fund losers. John Bel Edwards is term-limited and cannot run again. NOW, THE GOVERNORS OF IOWA, SOUTH DAKOTA AND TENNESSEE JOINED SUNUNU TODAY DOWN IN ORLAND FOR THE CONFERENCE. 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. Kim Reynolds as chair for the 2023 cycle during the organizations annual conference this week. 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. Doug Ducey of Arizona, left, speaks to reporters while Gov.-elect Glen Youngkin, of Virginia, Govs. 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 Maggie Astor May 17, 2022. Distribution and use of this material are governed by THE GROUP DISCUSSED WHAT WORKED AND WHAT DIDNT WORK FOR THE PARTY DURING LAST WEEKS MIDTERMS. Phil Scott (R) is the most popular governor nationwide, according to new polling from Morning Consult, and Oregons former Gov. 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. This webinar discusses strategies to address the comprehensive needs of students and families through community schools and wraparound supports. BUT GUESS WHAT? Were so happy about that, we cant stand it, he said. The gathering comes two weeks after Republican businessman GlennYoungkin edged former Democratic Gov. The attendees at the Republican Governors Association meeting could not stop gushing about the newest member of their club, who defeated a longtime Democratic politician If youd sat in the Wyoming statehouse as Gov. Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in New Hampshire. Governor races next year include Kentucky and Louisiana, now held by Democrats, and Mississippi. Session videos from the National Governors Association Winter Meeting 2018 which took place February 24 & 25 in Washington DC National Governors Association Chair Virginia Gov. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Doug Ducey gives his state of the state address. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Session videos from the National Governors Association Winter Meeting 2017 which took place February 25 & 26 in Washington DC Below are meeting notes from NGA's Annual and Winter Meetings held from 2010 to 2015. THIS BIG GOVERNMENT REPUBLICAN APPROACH IS GOING TO WORK. 1970 NGA Annual MeetingLake of Below are meeting notes from NGA's Annual and Winter Meetings held from 1964 to 1969. The RGAs most recent campaign finance report as a nonprofit, filed last Friday, showed the group raised just under $30 million from April to June, spent just under $17 million, and had more than $12 million in the bank.
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