Democratic Governors Association
Coverage of Democratic Governors Association in the Nexus archive.
- Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, will hold his first rally with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race against Republican Zach Lahn is among the most competitive, with Iowa facing a budget deficit, agricultural struggles, and a cancer crisis. Democrats aim to flip the governor's office despite a voter registration deficit.
- Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand, the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, will hold a rally with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip the state. The race against Republican Zach Lahn is competitive amid challenges like a state budget deficit, struggling agriculture, and a cancer crisis. Both candidates face hurdles in a Republican-leaning voter registration landscape.
- Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama GOP gubernatorial nomination, defeating Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci. He will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in the general election. Tuberville is a close ally of President Donald Trump.
- Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Tommy Tuberville won the Alabama GOP gubernatorial nomination, defeating rivals Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci. He will face former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones in the general election. Tuberville is closely aligned with President Donald Trump.
- Beshear takes on national role as Dems eye governors to get to the White House
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is leading the Democratic Governors Association for the 2026 midterms, alongside Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as vice chair. They are potential presidential candidates. The role may help them gain national recognition.