Gubernatorial elections

Scott Walker Spiderman backpack

It’s Getting Lonely on Scott Walker’s Sinking Ship It’s Getting Lonely on Scott Walker’s Sinking Ship

The onetime Republican golden boy has never recovered from his failed presidential run.

Oct 23, 2018 / John Nichols

How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color

How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color

New candidates will create opportunities for Democrats across the country—if the establishment is willing to back them.

Oct 10, 2018 / Steve Phillips

Ben Jealous Profile

Don’t Count Out Ben Jealous and His Progressive Message for Maryland Don’t Count Out Ben Jealous and His Progressive Message for Maryland

A massive mobilization of an anti-Trump, heavily female, and African American base in a very blue state could lead to a November surprise.

Oct 2, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Gillum Thumbs Up

Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline

His Florida primary win is a tribute to the infrastructure the movement has built.

Sep 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Andrew Gillum Florida Victory

Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy

The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.

Aug 29, 2018 / Andrea Cristina Mercado

Andrew Gillum

Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida

The differences between the candidates could not be more stark: visionary progressivism versus lockstep Trumpism.

Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Randy Bryce Wisconsin

Real Progressive Change Is Happening From the Ground Up Real Progressive Change Is Happening From the Ground Up

In Wisconsin, a new model for building power is blazing a trail for progressive change.

Aug 20, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

Mandela Barnes Medicaid

The Other Mandela Is Going to Help End Scott Walker’s Governorship The Other Mandela Is Going to Help End Scott Walker’s Governorship

Economic and social- and racial-justice activist Mandela Barnes was just nominated for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.

Aug 17, 2018 / John Nichols

Christine Hallquist Isn’t Just the First Transgender Candidate for Governor—She’s Also a Visionary Progressive

Christine Hallquist Isn’t Just the First Transgender Candidate for Governor—She’s Also a Visionary Progressive Christine Hallquist Isn’t Just the First Transgender Candidate for Governor—She’s Also a Visionary Progressive

The history-making candidate says that Vermonters will elect her because of her platform.

Aug 15, 2018 / John Nichols

Bill Schuette Winning the Michigan Governor Nomination

An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan

As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.

Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan

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